NOSTALGIA

AOL Is Finally Pulling the Plug on Its Dial-Up Internet Service

A nostalgic chapter in early internet history ends this year.

The toy aisle looked pretty different in the mid-20th century.

7 Retro Toys From the Atomic Age

From a dollhouse with a nuclear bunker to an atomic energy lab with real uranium, some of these toys from the ‘50s and ‘60s have us scratching our heads.

Calling All Golden Retriever Owners: Your Dog Could Be the Next Air Bud

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

7 Wild Facts About ’90s Daytime Talk Shows

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

8 Delicious Summertime Treats We Should Bring Back

Perhaps the best treats to beat the summer heat are those that haven’t been around for awhile.

Chuck E. Cheese Rolls Out Arcade Spin-Off Aimed at Nostalgic Millennials

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.

10 of the Most Valuable Beanie Babies That Could Be Hiding in Your Attic

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?

Star Wars figures can force high prices on the collector's market.

15 of the Most Valuable Star Wars Action Figures

Discover some of the most valuable vintage Star Wars action figures, including a Jawa with a vinyl cape and the 1979 Kenner Boba Fett action figure, plus so much more.

Pepsi Jazz’s discontinued Black Cherry and French Vanilla flavor.

12 Discontinued Coca-Cola and Pepsi Sodas

You’ve heard of New Coke and Crystal Pepsi. Here are 12 more Coca-Cola and Pepsi sodas that have been discontinued over the years.

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

7 Discontinued Perfumes From the ‘90s and ‘00s That Smelled Amazing

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

Can you guess which Pixar film is number one?

The Most Popular Pixar Movies By State, Mapped

Pixar fans are searching for Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles across the U.S.

RIP to these classics from your favorite place at the mall.

8 Discontinued Bath & Body Works Scents That We Still Miss

Old classics like Pink Chiffon and Freesia are among the Bath & Body Works discontinued scents that fans still get nostalgic for, but here are a few others you probably forgot about.

Help Peter Parker save the day with this new LEGO set.

The Iconic Subway Scene From ‘Spider-Man 2’ Gets the LEGO Treatment

This 393-piece set recreating Spider-Man 2’s subway scene is a perfect addition to your superhero-themed LEGO collection.

‘Hollywood Squares’ has been on (and off) TV since 1966.

How ‘Hollywood Squares’ Popularized the Comedy Game Show

In an era of modest network programming, center square Paul Lynde dropped some seriously risqué material.

They had a date with fate—and Hollywood history.

10 Fascinating Facts About ‘Casablanca’

You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.

Japanese Town Turns Its Middle-Aged Men Into Pokémon-Inspired Trading Cards

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

Read ’em and Weepul: How a Cheap Toy Became a Popular Marketing Tool

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

A scene from ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’

The 10 Best Movies Turning 50 This Year, According to Rotten Tomatoes

The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.

The Peppy ’80s Song “Vamos a la Playa” Was Actually About Nuclear War

The lyric “Vamos a la playa, todos con sombrero / El viento radiactivo, despeina los cabellos” translates to “Let’s go to the beach, everyone in a sombrero / The radioactive wind, messes up the hair.”

They're robots—and a whole lot of fun—in disguise.

15 Fun Facts About Transformers Action Figures

Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.

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

Google’s New Hidden Pokémon Game Lets You Catch ‘em All

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

Why Did Ronald McDonald Disappear?

The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.

The Nintendo 64 defined many people’s childhoods.

12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games

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

Chili’s New Scranton Location Has a Special Menu Item for Office Fans

In honor of The Office’s 20th anniversary, Chili’s is finally opening a Scranton restaurant, complete with a retro menu and decor.