Box office success does not always equal critical acclaim. But many of the biggest hits of the 1990s are still being talked about, and revisited, today.

THE '90S
Everyone thought Pleasant Rowland’s idea was terrible. Thankfully, she didn’t listen. Now there’s a new American Girl movie in development, making it the perfect time to read up on what you might not have known about these beloved dolls.
U2 was at a breaking point when “One,” which has been repeatedly named one of the greatest songs of all time, brought the band back together.
Hershey's Kisses’s “Christmas Bells” is one of the longest-running Christmas commercials.
These deleted scenes shed more light on Harry's motivations, Kevin's siblings' feelings, and more.
What do Kevin McCallister’s parents do for a living to afford the family such a lavish lifestyle?
For 25 years, a segment of 'The X-Files' fans have been wondering about the creative origins of a country song that played in the background of a scene in season 6. Finally, they have their answer.
In 1998, Cher reinvented herself yet again—and forever changed the way hit songs were made—with “Believe.“
Furby was a toy sensation for ’90s kids, but these chatty, distinctive-looking fluffballs are still captivating youngsters to this day.
It’s possible to sing the chorus to Hanson’s 1997 smash “MMMBop” over the chords to Taylor Swift’s 2012 hit “22.”
From ‘The Sopranos’ to ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,’ these TV shows capture all the things you love (or hate) about Thanksgiving.
Solariums are nostalgic for many customers, but Wendy's thinks they’re dated.
Britney Spears’s songs, music videos, and live performances defined an era and inspired an entire generation of future pop stars.
Most of these items are ’90s snacks and drinks that’ll evoke a hearty “I remember that!” from the nearest Millennial.
These vintage Polly Pocket toys from the ’90s and beyond are fun for more than just nostalgia; they could pack some serious cash into your wallet, too.
Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.
In 1990, kids went crazy for lip-syncing Turtles who were rocking out live on stage—and trying not to pass out in the process.
We debunk myths from the last decade of the 20th century, from fraudulent Furby fears to some misinformation around the era’s most famous trial.
His Airness once lectured McDonald’s employees on good customer service: “They expect to be treated as a guest in your home.”
The Beatles helped bring backmasking to the mainstream, but here are a few classic tracks that may (or may not) feature hidden messages, too.
Could anyone dance that horribly in real life? Yes.
Ask Jeeves became a casualty of the search engine wars of the early 2000s. Eventually, their mascot was escorted right out the door.