Jolt Cola debuted in 1986 and promised a departure from the "wimpy" Coca-Cola and Pepsi offerings by promising almost as much caffeine as soft drinks could legally contain.

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While toddlers are often seen sporting this definite fashion don't, a number of adults have rocked the look—dating all the way back to the Middle Ages.
The tiny photo processing kiosks could be found everywhere in the 1970s and 1980s. And that was the problem.
In the early 1980s, provocative stand-up comic Andy Kaufman decided to pursue an unlikely career path as a pro wrestler. It made him the most hated man in Memphis.
The popular kid's show 'The Great Space Coaster' ran from 1981 to 1986, won awards, and employed some of the minds behind 'Sesame Street.' So why is it so hard to find?
On November 12, 1970, a dead beached whale in Oregon needed to be disposed of. Experts determined the best method would be to blow it up using dynamite. It did not go as planned.
The music video for Wang Chung's hit song was banned by the BBC because an advising physician thought it might induce seizures in some viewers.
The Care Bears were the result of Kenner wanting a unique teddy bear and American Greetings looking for a greeting card you could hug.
The two-sport athlete slammed home runs in baseball and rushed for 950 yards in football, but it was an endorsement deal with Nike that made Bo Jackson a household name.
Bop It, the popular kid's toy, started out as something called Remote Out-of-Control that required players to pull, twist, or bop it. The last one stuck.
The biggest fad of 1994 was an optical illusion that had people staring at abstract images and getting upset when nothing happened.
The Flowbee vacuum cleaner attachment became an infomercial sensation for promising to trim hair with the help of the household Hoover.
Late-night host Johnny Carson thought he was making an innocent joke about a shortage of toilet paper. Then the panic buying began.
The all-in-one exercise machine used revolutionary marketing to convince consumers they could achieve physical perfection. Most people wound up using it as a clothes rack.
In the fall of 1990, kids annoyed teachers with slap bracelets that instantly curled around their wrists. They also resulted in instant litigation.
In 1993, General Mills spent $34 million telling consumers they could eat their new cereal, Fingos, dry and right out of the box. Consumers already knew that.
From Nancy Drew to Magic Tree House, these classic children’s book series are still going strong today.
In 1985, Pizza Hut revamped their menu to include a double-crust pizza containing over one pound of cheese. It landed with a thud.
Dick Wilson, the star of more than 500 Charmin toilet paper commercials, became one of the most recognizable faces in the country.
'The Dating Game,' a precursor to 'The Bachelor,' focused on love, not money, as the reward. Television hasn't been the same since.
Bearded pitchman Billy Mays used skills honed on the Atlantic City Boardwalk to convince a nation it needed OxiClean in every kitchen.
'Sesame Street' ran into problems during its first season in 1970 when a small group of Mississippi television consultants decided it was too controversial. The reason? Black cast members.