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A Dearth of Darth: The 'Star Wars' Halloween Costume Shortage of 1977
During Halloween '77, dressing up as Chewbacca meant buying a werewolf mask and keeping your yap shut.
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'What's He Doing Behind Me?!': When Wild Ewoks Took Over the 'Today' Show
What was intended to be an innocuous Halloween decorating segment ended with an allegedly inebriated Ewok humping Al Roker's leg.
12 Facts About 'Desperately Seeking Susan'
When filming began on 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' Madonna was an up-and-coming singer. By the time shooting wrapped, she was a bona fide superstar.
Taco Bell’s Enchirito Is Making a Limited-Time Comeback Nearly 10 Years After Disappearing
Taco Bell let fans lead a battle between the Enchirito and the Double Decker Taco. The Enchirito won.
Purple Pain: A New Barney Docuseries Looks at the Darker Side of the Dinosaur
The '90s kids icon was so unpopular among adults that one of the performers received death threats, anticipating the internet hate-watching culture of today. Hooray!
Taco Bell Is Letting Fans Decide Which Discontinued Item to Bring Back Next
Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza was recently unretired from the list of discontinued Taco Bell items. Which dish should get reinstated next?
Point of No Return: How 1980s Hitmakers Exposé Endured to Become One of the Most Successful Girl Groups of All Time
Though Exposé's name is not nearly as recognizable as TLC, Destiny's Child, or The Bangles, the 1980s hitmakers are the only girl group since The Supremes to score seven consecutive Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
20 Magical Facts About My Little Pony
My Little Pony—one of Hasbro's most recognizable and beloved toy lines—has been flying off shelves since it debuted in 1983. Here are a few things you might not have known about the toys, the TV shows they starred in, and the Bronies they inspired.
How Steven Seagal Claimed His Place as the Worst Host In 'Saturday Night Live' History
For more than 30 years, 'SNL' cast members have regularly cited Steven Seagal as the worst host the show has ever had—an ignoble distinction for a program that's been on the air for half a century.
Melted: The Choco Taco Is Being Discontinued
After 40 years, Klondike's mash-up of taco and ice cream is melting away.
The 20 Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time
Classic video game consoles like the Game Boy and PlayStation 2 dominate overall sales.
Flipping Out: Revisiting the 1990s Swing Revival
In the late ’90s, young people across America fell hard for swing, a musical genre that hadn’t been popular since before their parents were born.
12 Toys From the 1980s That Didn't Take Off
Many people of a certain age look back at the 1980s as the golden age of toys. But some action figures just didn't resonate—at least back then.
The Last Howard Johnson's Restaurant Has Closed
The once-familiar eatery with the bright orange roof is so retro it got a nod in 'Mad Men.'
2010 Called—It’s Bringing Mtn Dew Typhoon Back
Mtn Dew Typhoon is making a comeback after missing from shelves for over a decade—but the limited-edition flavor won't be available to everyone.
'It Tastes Like a Crayola': When Pepsi Went Blue
In 2002, Pepsi asked teens what they wanted out of a cola. Then the company actually acted on their advice.
Frosted Grape Pop-Tarts, a Staple of the ‘90s, Are Making a Comeback
If you've been missing the classic '90s breakfast treat, you're in luck.
Nostalgia (and Millennials) Could Lead to a Bookstore Resurgence
Bookstore locations have been trending upward in recent months.
Attention, Kmart Shoppers: There Are Only 3 Kmart Stores Left in the Continental U.S.
Just three Kmart stores will remain open in the continental U.S. once the Avenel, New Jersey, location closes on April 16.
A New Line of Lisa Frank Blenders Will Take Your Kitchen Back to the ‘90s
For adult '90s kids looking to add to some pizazz to their routine, BlendJet now offers a line of portable blenders inspired by Lisa Frank.
How Werther’s Original Became the Go-To Candy of Grandparents
Let's just say there's more than one grandfather known as the “candy man” because he’s always passing out Werther’s Originals.
Fill Your Home With the Smell of Chicken Noodle Soup With Campbell’s New Scented Candles
The new scented candles, a collaboration with CAMP, are inspired by two of Campbell's most popular canned soups.
Calling All Gen Xers: The Illinois State Museum Wants Your Help Curating a New Generation X Exhibit
If you were born during the Gen X years—1965 to 1980—the Illinois State Museum might feature your old Trapper Keeper.
Your Old BlackBerry Phone Is About to Stop Working Forever
BlackBerry phones were once considered cutting-edge. Soon, you won’t even be able to use them to call 911.