The '90s

In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?

Pokémon meets Tamagotchi with the Pokémon Poké-nade Monster Ball.

People have grafted a ton of dark themes onto SpongeBob, Patrick, and all their equally cheery underwater pals, suggesting their sunny dispositions are masking some serious trauma.

If you want a more cuddly version of an American Girl doll, now‘s your chance.

A nostalgic chapter in early internet history ends this year.

The search is on for the next Buddy. Submit your golden retriever’s video and join the legacy of the beloved Air Bud franchise.

If the only thing Jeff Buckley ever did was record his 1994 cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” he would still have a permanent spot in music history.

From Oprah to Jerry, ‘90s talk shows produced some titans of entertainment.

Harland Williams, Barry Watson and Michael Rosenbaum co-star in ‘Sorority Boys.’

You might be glad you don’t remember some of the films that bombed during the turn of the 21st century’s teen movie renaissance.

Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback vibes.

Are your old Beanie Babies worth serious cash? Here's how to tell.

Beanie Babies like the purple Princess Diana bear are sometimes listed for $900,000 on eBay. But how much money are the nostalgic toys really worth?

Nickelodeon invaded schools throughout the 1990s.

In the '90s, Nickelodeon convinced a handful of schools to cancel class for the day and let kids go (somewhat) wild.

These throwback scents still put us in another time and place.

From retired Victoria’s Secret perfumes to fragrances from Calvin Klein and others, these discontinued scents will always be great for a nostalgia trip.

Animatronic 'Jaws' shark from the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour.

The original 'Jaws' ride at Universal Studios Florida closed after two months—but not before terrorizing theme park guests (and their children).

Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, and Stacey Dash star in Clueless (1995).

Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!

Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.

How did a pompom with googly eyes go from cheap toy, to marketing tool, to Dutch cultural phenomenon?

Catch Pikachu and many more Pokémon in the new browser game.

A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.

The Nintendo 64 defined many people’s childhoods.

For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.

Another Universe Commercial, Magic the Gathering, Buzz Burbank Voiceover

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.