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Not everyone was originally onboard ‘Star Wars.’

George Lucas’s long-simmering space was described as both “puerile” and “the most beautiful movie serial ever made.”

Jennifer M Wood










That’s not how it works, kid.

People who grew up with smartphones probably never gotten their hair tangled in a coiled phone cord while holding the receiver with their shoulders. Here are some other aspects of old-school telephones that young people might find confusing.

Kara Kovalchik














Just try not to get the bottoms all wet.

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.

Jake Rossen