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Glove Story: The Freezy Freakies Phenomenon of the 1980s
The $13 gloves used thermochromic ink to make images "appear" when the temperature dropped below 40 degrees.
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Where Are They Now? The Original 6 American Gladiators
Strap yourself into an Atlasphere and find out what your favorite old school Gladiators did once returning to the real world.
Unwinnable Video Game Challenges You to Keep a Shopping Mall in Business
Turning a profit in "American Mall" is harder than it looks.
11 Fun Facts About The Wedding Singer
The '80s-themed rom-com that turned Adam Sandler into a genuine leading man hit theaters 20 years ago today.
When 'November Rain' Excited, Confused Rock Fans
Slash had no idea what it was about. Axl Rose insisted it be based on a short story. At roughly nine minutes, it stretched the patience of MTV’s viewers.
Mario Kart Is Coming to Your Smartphone
Nintendo’s perennial racing champion is making the jump to the mobile world.
The Controversy Behind 'The Super Bowl Shuffle'
'The Super Bowl Shuffle' was billed as a song to "feed the needy." The Chicago Bears nearly fumbled it.
Slap Bracelet-Notepad Hybrid Is the Perfect Tool for Forgetful '90s Kids
It's just as convenient as writing on your hand.
The Truth Is In Here: Unlocking Mysteries of the Unknown
The spooky TV ads for Time-Life's encyclopedia of the bizarre inspired the nightmares of countless '80s kids.
13 Rich Facts About Dynasty
The nighttime soap you have to thank for the 1980s shoulder pad trend made its debut on this day in 1981.
Sally Died of Dysentery: A History of The Oregon Trail
Classrooms didn't have computer monitors when the game debuted in 1971, so kids had to use more of their imagination when shooting deer or succumbing to typhoid fever.
Game Boy Will Be the Latest Classic Nintendo Console to Receive an Upgrade
The "Ultra Game Boy" will play all your favorite cartridges from the '90s.
12 (Non-Sexual) Uses for 900 Numbers in Decades Past
From picking the president to having your future told, 900 numbers weren't just the domain of phone sex operators and teen heartthrobs in the 1980s.
15 Amazing Fashions From 1987, According to Neiman Marcus
The famed retailer's Christmas 1987 catalog had something for everyone—including someone with $10,000 to shell out on a pair of alligator jeans.
11 Defunct Restaurant Chains That Are Sorely Missed
There’s nothing more frustrating than having a sudden food craving for something from a restaurant that’s been out of business for a decade.
25 Amazing Gifts From Sears's 1992 Holiday Wish Book
Take a trip down holiday memory lane with these still-amazing gifts from 25 years ago.
Alamo Drafthouse’s New Video Store Will Feature DVDs, VHS Tapes, and '90s Nostalgia
VCRs will also be available to rent.
10 Dangerous Toys from Decades Past (and the Commercials That Sold Them)
Whether you owned a Johnny Seven One Man Army or just want to know more about the ultra-violent, bestselling toy of 1964, let's take a look back at some of the dangerous toys of yesteryear.
The Gobbledy Gooker: Wrestling's Most Bizarre Gimmick
It was a debut so perplexing, it elicited angry boos from the crowd gathered to watch WWF's Survivor Series.
How a Wall of Lava Lamps Makes the Web a Safer Place
They're not just a groovy decoration.
How a Rain-Soaked Seattle Bookstore Helped Invent the School Backpack
In 1972, University of Washington students needed something durable to carry their books and keep them from getting wet. The co-founder of JanSport had a solution.
What Smart Home Technology Looked Like in the 1980s
Smart home technology isn’t perfect (as anyone who owns an Amazon Echo that’s been activated by an episode of South Park knows), but it’s come a long way since the 1980s.
14 Things You Owned in the ‘70s That Are Worth a Fortune Now
Discover which of these rare 1970s toys, albums, and housewares could make garage sales worth your while.
10 Things We Learned From Vanilla Ice's 1991 Autobiography, Ice by Ice
Attention ladies: The Iceman is willing to spring for a fancy dinner, but not at one of those places "where the menu is so fancy I don't know what I'm ordering."