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A Drive Around London in 1926

In 1926, British-born filmmaker Claude Friese-Greene filmed the streets of London in breathtaking color. But only recently has the British Film Institute released an extract of their restoration of Friese-Greene's footage.... READ ON

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How Not to Blow Up Your Computer (in 1993)

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The Muppets Celebrate Earth Day (in 1990)

On April 22, 1990, the Muppets celebrated Earth Day with Carl Sagan, Neil Patrick Harris, Downtown Julie Brown, and many, many more.... READ ON

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25 Things Turning 25 This Year

If you're turning 25 this year, good news—you can now rent a car in the US without paying a weird fee and you're as old as the California Raisins. Read on, before your quarter-life crisis hits.... READ ON

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AOL Fixes Everything in 1995

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How to Use Email (in 1997)

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DID YOU KNOW? Marlon Brando hated memorizing lines so much that he posted cue cards everywhere to help him get through scenes. He even asked for lines to be written on an actress's posterior. (That request was denied.)