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Why Wendy’s Quietly Got Rid of Its Elegant Sunrooms

Solariums are nostalgic for many customers, but Wendy's thinks they’re dated.

Explore the History of the Internet Through This Online Museum

From ARPANET to Myspace, this internet timeline hits all the important milestones.

From Dunkaroos to Crystal Pepsi: The 10 Most Missed Snacks and Drinks From Your Childhood

Most of these items are ’90s snacks and drinks that’ll evoke a hearty “I remember that!” from the nearest Millennial.

What Does the ‘Ty’ on Beanie Babies Tags Mean?

The "Ty" on the iconic heart-shaped Beanie Babies tag isn't an abbreviation. It's the name of the toy brand and its notorious founder.

One Minute of Music: Remembering the HitClips Fad of the Early 2000s

The tiny chips held just 60 seconds of pop music, but kids still couldn’t get enough.

A Limited-Edition, Halloween-Themed Snoopy Bobblehead Just Dropped from FOCO

If you watch 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' every year, this limited-edition Halloween Snoopy bobblehead is a worthwhile investment.

Optimus Prime could go into the Toy Hall of Fame this year.

Optimus Prime vs. My Little Pony: The Toy Hall of Fame Wants You To Vote On Its Next Inductee

Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.

Rhyming Is Encouraged in the New Dr. Seuss Edition of ’Scrabble’

You can play Dr. Seuss ‘Scrabble’ here or there—you can play it anywhere!

10 Wonderfully Weird Muppet Duets

The Muppets have squared off against everyone from Johnny Cash to Celine Dion.

A Garbage Pail Kid being typically repulsive.

Gross Profits: Original Garbage Pail Kids Art Is Up for Auction

You can now be the proud owner of the first-ever Garbage Pail Kid. And yes, it's a literal kid in a garbage pail.

These are good for more than just game night.

7 of the Most Valuable Board Games From the ‘80s and ‘90s

Discover some of the most valuable board games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including “HeroQuest,” “Dream Phone,” and others.

Dee Snider defends artistic freedom during the 1985 PMRC Senate hearing on the perils of rock music.

Parental Advisory: When Tipper Gore Took on ‘80s Rock Music

Suggestive lyrics from bands like Twisted Sister led to the 1985 Parents Music Resource Center Senate hearing on whether musicians should be allowed to rock without parental supervision.

RIP to these Hershey’s Kisses candy corns.

8 Discontinued Halloween Candies You’ll Never Find in Your Trick-or-Treat Bucket Again

A lot of them had something to with candy corn.

How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?

It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.

Former Ask Jeeves CEO Steve Berkowitz stands with a cut-out of the search engine's mascot.

Why Everyone Stopped Asking Jeeves

Ask Jeeves became a casualty of the search engine wars of the early 2000s. Eventually, their mascot was escorted right out the door.

Tim Daly stars in 'In the Line of Duty: Ambush In Waco'

‘In the Line of Duty’: The Waco Movie Made Before The Siege Ended

In 1993, just 34 days after the Waco siege ended, NBC premiered 'In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco'—a TV movie greenlit, scripted, and largely shot while the tragedy was still unfolding.

The Actual '73 Giving Tree Movie Spoken By Shel Silverstein

Watch: An Animated Version of ‘The Giving Tree,’ Narrated by Shel Silverstein

The controversial 1964 children's book about a codependent tree was adapted into a 1972 animated short.

12 Retro Back-to-School Products For Kids and Grown-Ups

Whether you’re a nostalgic kid-at-heart or a parent shopping for kids of your own, here are some fun retro back-to-school products from the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s that you can still buy today.

When 'Woody Wagons' Ruled the Road

Cars with wood paneling used to be all the rage. And yes, it made perfect sense at the time.

Did the Bouncing DVD Logo Ever Actually Hit the Corner of the Screen?

Dunder Mifflin employees aren't the only people curious about whether that now-iconic DVD logo ever really does hit the corner of the screen.

30 Years Ago: When Alicia Silverstone and Aerosmith Ruled MTV

In 1993, a teenaged Alicia Silverstone changed the rules for video vixens everywhere with Aerosmith's "Cryin'"—and cemented her place in pop culture history.

The Tragic Life of Clippy, the World's Most Hated Virtual Assistant

The happy little paper clip made Microsoft Office users absolutely miserable. Naturally, that didn't stop the internet from writing erotica about him.

Conair Trimline Phone model HAC SW205 Ringing

Loud and Clear: When See-Through Telephones Ruled the ‘90s

The transparent novelty phones were a fixture in many a teenager's bedroom.

Coin-operated beds used to be all the rage.

Whatever Happened to Vibrating Beds?

The buzzing mattresses used to be a staple of seedy motels everywhere. Then they disappeared.

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