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Do you think you know the gang names from back in the day? Their monikers might sound funny, but they definitely weren’t to be messed with.

Where this bizarre expression came from, how its meaning has evolved, and where you might have seen it used.

If a plane ticket and hotel stay are out of your budget, a paperback book (or a loaner from the library) can help transport you to far-flung, sun soaked climes.

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

With a few ingredients and minimal gear, you can enjoy a rich, portable backcountry cake on any camping trip.

Where did your state rank?

A fallout shelter sign left over from the Cold War still visible in Brooklyn, New York.

Tens of thousands of fallout shelter signs, with three yellow triangles in a black circle, are visible on building façades today. They serve as grim reminders of the hottest flashes of the Cold War. So why are they still around?

Telling him you're checked out will only take a few minutes.

If you have the time, opting for a quick checkout might save you a bit of money and make someone else’s day a whole lot smoother.

Illustrations from 1997’s ‘Get Fit! ... How To Get in Shape To Meet the President’s Challenge and Earn the Presidential Fitness Award’

Almost as soon as it was introduced—and for generations after—the Presidential Fitness Test was absolutely traumatizing to students who had to endure it. Here’s how the program started—and ended.

Kick back with an old-timey ginger beer by the pool this summer.

These mocktails from decades past blend fresh fruit, citrus juices, and herbs for easy summertime refreshment.

Olives: You either love them or hate them.

What sets green and black olives apart? It’s more than just color.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Accidental 911 calls happen more often than you may think.

You never want to butt-dial the cops by mistake. But if you do, here’s what happens next.

A wave of butter, molasses, or chocolate barreling toward you may sound like a food-lover’s fantasy—but such incidents can actually be deadly.

Sure, California seems obvious—but the others on the list might be surprising.

Hoping to escape the threat of wildfires? You might want to move to one of these small and relatively cold states (but not New Jersey).

Sure, you know that bees pollinate our crops and give us honey. But there's so much more to these buzzing insects than that.

Robin Hood and Little John in 'Robin Hood' (1973).

This fill-in-the-blank quiz will test how well you really know classic animated Disney films, from 1959's 'Sleeping Beauty' to 1998's 'Mulan.'

Turns out, identifying car problems with sound alone is tough—and ignoring them can lead to expensive consequences.

The soft vanilla or chocolate swirl, popularized by Dairy Queen and other franchises, just doesn’t meet strict government guidelines for ice cream. But it’s still delicious.

These proven tricks will help you beat the heat.

Despite the name, some of these beachside pests aren’t even insects at all, though they could still hop up during your summer vacation in more ways than one.