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Some of the playground games you loved as a kid were also loved by kids in ancient Greece.

The Surprising Origins of 15 Beloved Playground Games

People were playing jacks in ancient Greece—just trading in the jacks and ball for tiny sheep bones or rocks.

Smurf Berry Crunch Cereal commercial (1983)

12 Discontinued Breakfast Cereals You Loved as a Kid

From Crazy Cow to Hidden Treasures, these discontinued cereals might be forgotten to some, but they’ll bring back delicious memories for others.

‘Beetlejuice’ Fan Theory Gives the Movie a Dark Spin

Were the Maitlands murdered at the beginning of ‘Beetlejuice’? One fan theory says yes.

Just try not to get the bottoms all wet.

A Brief History of JNCO Jeans

When were JNCO jeans popular and how did they come to be? Discover more about the history of these ultra wide-legged pants and why they were created in the first place.

Cobra Commander is a sought-after Joe figure.

15 of the Most Valuable G.I. Joe Collectibles From the ‘80s

From the rare Snake Eyes to the massive USS Flagg, explore the most valuable G.I. Joe toys from the 1980s that are making waves on eBay with collectors.

Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey in 'In Living Color.'

When ‘In Living Color’ Faced Off Against the Super Bowl Halftime Show—and Won

In the 1990s, Super Bowl halftime shows were lame. Fox decided what people needed was Jim Carrey setting himself on fire.

How Nelson Mandela Helped Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Become a Hit

Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic “Fast Car” might never have risen to the near top of the charts if it wasn't for a technical mishap.

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10 of the Most Valuable American Girl Dolls and Accessories From the ‘80s and ‘90s

Looking to resell your vintage American Girl dolls and accessories? Learn more about the most valuable selections from the ‘80s and ‘90s, which could fetch a high price in today‘s collector‘s market.

Hopefully this kid washed his hands before returning to his fries.

Rough Play: The Dirty and Dangerous History of McDonald's PlayPlaces

Following a string of PR nightmares, McDonald's began quietly removing its PlayPlaces in the 2000s.

1999 in Review: 25 Songs Everyone Was Listening to 25 Years Ago

From TLC's “No Scrubs” to Limp Bizkit's “Nookie,” 1999 was both a good year for pop music and a weird one.

RIP: Fruit Stripe Gum Is Being Discontinued After More Than 50 Years

In a blow to lovers of gum with shockingly short flavor bursts, Fruit Stripe is set to bite the dust.

Top 10 Decade Defining Dance Moves of the 1990s

Watch These Dance Moves That Defined the ’90s

From the Humpty Dance to the Macarena, these moves were mainstays of ’90s dance floors.

10 Awesome MS-DOS Games You Can Play in Your Browser

The Internet Archive has more than 8500 MS-DOS games online, and they’re playable in nearly any browser. Prepare to kiss your free time goodbye.

This 50-Year-Old Footage Shows What Life in New York Was Like in the 1970s

Long gone are the days of graffitied subway cars and cigarette ads in Times Square.

James Cameron was indeed "The King of the World"—and the box office—in the 1990s.

The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1990s

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.

Your favorite toys from back in the day could help you rake in some serious dough.

6 of the Most Valuable Happy Meal Toys From McDonald’s

From the McFurby to Boo Buckets, some of the most iconic McDonald’s Happy Meal toys can also fetch a pretty penny these days.

25 Things to Look for During the 24-Hour ‘A Christmas Story’ Marathon

You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark’s ‘A Christmas Story’?

OK Soda: The '90s Soft Drink for Gen X That Fell Flat

In 1994, Coca-Cola introduced a soda for the grunge era. It left a bitter taste.

Hershey Kisses Christmas Commercial 2021

7 Classic Christmas Commercials Guaranteed to Fuel Your Holiday Nostalgia

Hershey's Kisses’s “Christmas Bells” is one of the longest-running Christmas commercials.

Macaulay Culkin, Daniel Stern, and Joe Pesci in 'Home Alone.'

Watch More Than 15 Minutes of Deleted Scenes From ‘Home Alone’

These deleted scenes shed more light on Harry's motivations, Kevin's siblings' feelings, and more.

Bob Geldof (L) and Midge Ure (R) outside a London recording studio while working on "Do They Know It's Christmas?" on November 25, 1984.

Band Aid: The Charitable—and Controversial—History of “Do They Know It's Christmas?”

Band Aid's charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" enlisted everyone from Sting to Bananarama, but its efforts to help the Ethiopian famine didn't go exactly as planned.

Designer Kerwin Frost and his McNugget Buddies.

McNugget Buddies Make a Comeback in McDonald’s Limited-Edition Adult Happy Meals

McNugget Buddies are back in action, but these Happy Meals won't last forever.

Make “Believe“: How Cher Staged One of Pop Music’s All-Time Greatest Comebacks

In 1998, Cher reinvented herself yet again—and forever changed the way hit songs were made—with “Believe.“

Deck the halls—whenever you feel like it.

Yes, You Can Put Your Christmas Decorations Up Now—and Should, According to Psychologists

A little wreath can go a long way.

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