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A Brief History of Mad Magazine

Mad magazine gave us Alfred E. Neuman and Spy vs. Spy and made irreverent, anti-establishment humor a thing. Here's what you need to know about 'Mad.'

Jake Rossen

Rod Humble introducing the new Sims 3 game at an EA press briefing before E3.

A Brief History of The Sims

In the year 2000, kids could do chores and frustrate their parents at the same time. An addictive video game called 'The Sims' made it possible.

Jake Rossen

JNCO jeans had kids literally tripping over themselves.

Unraveling the History of JNCO Jeans

Teens went wild for these ultra-baggy jeans in the 1990s. Parents and other adults feared this wide-legged rebellion could have dire consequences.

Jake Rossen



Robert Stack hosts the original Unsolved Mysteries.

A Brief History of Unsolved Mysteries

Join us. Perhaps you can help solve a mystery—or at least dive into the mysteries behind 'Unsolved Mysteries.'

Jake Rossen


William Gaines, publisher of Mad magazine, arrives at London's Heathrow Airport for a promotional tour in 1971.

How Mad Magazine Changed Comedy Forever

The humor magazine from "The Usual Gang of Idiots" became a pop culture force—and got the FBI pretty upset, too.

Alvin Ward


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A Brief History of the VCR

It’s a story involving the Supreme Court, Mr. Rogers, Tom Cruise, and E.T., and we’re about to rewind it all.

Jake Rossen


The Sims made a game out of everyday life.

How The Sims Made Gaming History

The wildly popular video game 'The Sims' debuted in 2000 and earned a loyal following for its everyday challenges—like doing laundry.

Jake Rossen
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