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Consumers could go through bags of Frito-Lay's fat-free chips. Then the bag would go right through them.

May Cause Anal Leakage: The Olestra Fat-Free Snack Controversy of the 1990s

After decades of development and $200 million spent, Procter & Gamble thought they had the perfect snack food additive with olestra. Too bad it caused “rectal urgency.”

'Odorama' scratch and sniff card from the John Waters movie 'Polyester' (1982).

Scratch and Sniff: The Fad That Was Destined to Fade

Like a pineapple-scented sticker on a lunchbox, the scratch and sniff fad wasn’t built to last.

Watch Nearly 90 Minutes of Memorable ‘90s Commercials

If you lived through the 1990s, the retro commercials in this video may look familiar.

Vintage Barbie accessories can be worth just as much as the dolls.

10 of the Most Valuable Barbie Accessories

Discover the most valuable Barbie accessories from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and beyond, like the 1990 Barbie’s Magical Mansion and more.

11 Iconic Perfumes of the 1980s

There was nothing understated about the ’80s—and that included the most popular perfumes of the decade.

Phil Collins and Sting at Live Aid in 1985.

10 Iconic Moments in MTV News History

Gen Xers and Millennials uttered a collective gasp on May 9, 2023, when Paramount announced it was shutting down MTV News after more than three decades of operation.

Johnny Cash (left) in 1969 and Elvis Presley in 1958.

Watch Johnny Cash Impersonate Elvis Presley For a 1959 Rendition of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’

Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley occasionally impersonated each other in concerts—here’s the proof.

Relive MTV's First Two Hours on the Air in Real Time

MTV launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981. Now you can relive the first two hours of the music network's existence.

This Compilation of Nickelodeon Promos From the ‘80s and ‘90s Is Pure Nostalgia

Nickelodeon's animated doo-wop segments will look familiar to anyone who grew up on the channel in the 1980s and ‘90s.

The One Where Jennifer Aniston’s “Rachel” Haircut on ‘Friends’ Became a Phenomenon

Back in the mid-'90s, no show on television was hotter than ‘Friends.’ But even more popular was the haircut the show spawned that became the must-have look for women everywhere.

Retro furniture from IKEA's Nytillverkad line.

IKEA Is Reviving Designs From Its Past in Celebration of Its 80th Anniversary

IKEA’s Nytillverkad line is inspired by vintage looks that should be familiar to long-time shoppers.

Before there was Mark Wahlberg, there was Marky Mark.

Beyond Jane Fonda: 18 Lesser Known Celebrity Workout Videos

You already know about Jane Fonda's Workout—but what about Mark Wahlberg's 'Form... Focus... Fitness'?

Retro Video Reveals What High School Was Like in the 1970s

To see how much the high school experience has changed in the past 50 years, check out this video from the 1970s.

Hoverboard from 'Back to the Future: Part II' (1989).

Michael J. Fox's 'Back to the Future: Part II' Hoverboard Can Be Yours—for $80,000

Mattel hasn't invented real hoverboards yet, but soon you can bid on the next best thing.

Tiffany, Michael, Heather, Josh, and Jessica (or something like that).

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names from the ’80s

Are you a woman born in the 1980s? If so, there’s a pretty good chance your name is Jessica.

15 Old Things In Your House That Are Worth a Fortune

You might want to check your basement, attic, and spare change drawer for some of these gems that are worth a fortune.

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' will premiere on London's West End in 2023.

A 'Stranger Things' Prequel Play Is Coming to London's West End

The new 'Stranger Things' stage play will follow teenage Hopper and Joyce in 1950s Hawkins, Indiana.

6 Expert Tips for Making Money Off Your Beanie Baby Collection

Before listing your Beanie Babies on eBay, it helps to know if they're actually valuable. An antiques appraiser shared her tips for making the most money from your collection.

The Fuzzy Dice Fad That Conquered the Car World

The dice sprung up as part of 1950s car culture. But how did they get furry?

Exploring Ghost Town Frozen in Time You Won't Believe Exists | Kitsault BC 【4K】

This Canadian Ghost Town Is a Perfectly Preserved 1980s Time Capsule

Unlike other ghost towns, Kitsault was not left to wither and crumble.

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.

It Slices, It Dices: When Ginsu Knives Cut Through the As-Seen-on TV Competition

How an Ohio-made kitchen knife was reimagined as a piece of Japanese steel—one endorsed by Lorena Bobbitt, in a manner of speaking.

This year, give skateboarders gifts that they will actually use.

Decked Out: The 14 Best Gifts For Skateboarders

The best gifts for skateboarders are those they'll actually use, like cool backpacks, helmets, massage guns, and more.

14 Great Low-Tech Gifts for Your Favorite Luddite

Discover the best low-tech gifts for the tech-averse loved ones in your life, including Leatherman multitools and more.