retro

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

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

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.

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

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.

Paul Reubens in character as Pee-wee Herman.

Whether it was a mustached dad, an egg in a frying pan, or Pee-wee Herman holding a crack vial, public service announcements pulled out all the stops to save Gen Xers' lives.

Conair Trimline Phone model HAC SW205 Ringing

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

Coin-operated beds used to be all the rage.

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

Whether you’re obsessed with Barbie or you just really love sharks, these new limited-edition collections from MeUndies can make your summer even more fun.

If you wanted to hear your favorite band sing "Creep" in the early '90s, you had a plethora of choices.

Sarah Snook, Elizabeth Banks, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Zach Galifianakis in promotional image for "The Beanie Bubble" (2023).

Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.

Furby, the babbling ball of fur once pegged as a security threat by the NSA, is ready for its comeback.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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’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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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