The Magic School Bus: The Best ‘80s & ‘90s Scientific Book Series
If you were a kid in the ’80s and ’90s and wanted to get into science, then The Magic School Bus series was a great way to do just that!
Jen Brown
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’80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Teddy Ruxpin
Did you ever have a toy that defined your childhood so much that it created a lasting nickname? For me, it was the Teddy Ruxpin, the animatronic, story-telling bear.
Jen Brown
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Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1988 – RANKED
We’ve got our minds set on 1988 — it’s time to take a look at the top singles from Billboard’s Hot 100 list. Will you agree with our ranking?
Bianca Paris
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Movies
The 10 Best ‘80s Horror Movie Franchises
A look back at the best ’80s horror movie franchises, from Friday the 13th, to A Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist, and more.
Bianca Paris
September 26, 2023
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Julia Roberts’ 5 Best Romantic Comedies – Ranked
A ranked look at Julia Roberts’ five best romantic comedies from 1990-2001.
Jen Brown
February 2, 2021
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Jen Brown
December 21, 2020
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Cool World: How in the World Did this ‘90s Movie Get Made?
Was anything more cool than Cool World in the ’90s? Um, yes, lots of things. But nonetheless, Cool World does exist and it’s kinda amazing that it does, right?
Jen Brown
April 27, 2021
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TELEVISION
‘90s TV Character Catchphrases: A Celebration in Gifs
You wanna remember some iconic ’90s TV character catchphrases? You got it, dude!
Jen Brown
March 15, 2021
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The Best of ABC’s TGIF (1989-2000) – Ranked
Thank Goodness It’s Friday — er, we mean Thank Goodness It’s Funny? Yes, that’s what ABC’s TGIF actually stood for. Let’s take a look back with our ranking of the best series featured in the iconic lineup.
Jen Brown
January 1, 2021
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The 10 Best ‘90s Sitcom Theme Songs – Ranked
Now this is a story all about how we’re counting down the top 10 sitcom theme songs from the ’90s.
Jen Brown
January 18, 2021
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Brotherly Love: The Underappreciated ’90s Sitcom that Should’ve Been on TGIF
If you loved the Lawrence brothers in the ’90s, then no doubt you loved their short-lived sitcom that should’ve been on TGIF, Brotherly Love.
Jen Brown
June 14, 2021
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Music
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1980 – RANKED
We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1980.
Bianca Paris
January 7, 2021
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Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1989 – RANKED
It’s another day in paradise as we rank Billboard’s Hot 100 #1 Singles of 1989!
Bianca Paris
March 11, 2021
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The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’80s
Do you know it’s Christmas time at all? Head back to the ‘80s for some original holiday jams.
Bianca Paris
December 10, 2020
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Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1991 – RANKED
It’ll take more than words to tell you how we feel about our ranking of Billboard’s Hot 100 #1 singles of 1991.
Bianca Paris
March 25, 2021
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Technology
Geocities: The Best Web Neighborhood of the ‘90s
If you wanted to build your own website in the late ’90s, there was no cooler place to do so than Geocities. Let’s take a look back at the history and heinous design choices.
Jen Brown
March 12, 2021
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SimCity: It’s My City and I’ll Destroy it if I Want to
Whether you wanted to build a city to see it succeed, or just to watch it burn, SimCity was the ultimate in tyrannical computer game power.
Jen Brown
January 6, 2021
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Diddy Kong Racing: The Best ’90s Racing Game for the Nintendo 64
Diddy Kong Racing definitely can battle Mario Kart for the best racing game for the Nintendo 64 — but how did it come to be in the first place?
Jen Brown
June 3, 2021
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The Oregon Trail: You Have Died of Dysentery
Did you ever make it to the end of The Oregon Trail, the educational computer game popular in the ’80s and ’90s? They sure tried hard to make that impossible!
Jen Brown
December 16, 2020
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Food
Hot Pockets: An ‘80s Frozen Food Phenomenon
All about Hot Pockets, everyone’s favorite microwave snack that debuted in the ’80s.
Bianca Paris
February 22, 2023
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’90s Lunchbox Staple: Snapple
Your drink choices at the school cafeteria were super important in the ’90s, and one of our favorite fancy options was Snapple.
Jen Brown
July 7, 2021
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Christmas Cereals of the ’90s: The Ultimate in Sugary Anticipation
Half the fun of Christmas was the month of anticipation leading up to it — and what better way to up the anticipation than by indulging in special holiday-themed versions of your favorite sugary cereals?
Jen Brown
December 24, 2020
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Got Milk? The Ad Campaign that Launched a Gazillion Celebrity Milk Mustaches
Were you even a celebrity if you didn’t have a milk mustache ad in the ‘90s? Today we’re looking back at the iconic “got milk?” campaign that had everyone reaching for a glass of milk (or did it?).
Jen Brown
January 15, 2021
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Beauty / Fashion
Charm Bracelets: The Lasting Jewelry Sensation
One of the most enduring pieces of jewelry are charm bracelets — it’s been around in some form since ancient times. We’re taking a look back at their history.
Jen Brown
March 9, 2021
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10 Popular ‘90s Hairstyles You Totally Rocked (At Least One Of) If You Were a ‘90s Girl
We take a look back at 10 of the most popular ’90s hairstyles, and if your ‘do didn’t match any of these, then did you even really live in the ‘90s?
Jen Brown
February 26, 2021
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Herbal Essences: A Totally “Organic” Experience
If you were a teen girl growing up in the ‘90s, you best believe you had a bottle (or three) of Herbal Essences shampoo in your shower.
Jen Brown
December 18, 2020
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10 Hella Bodacious ‘80s Female Hairstyles
Were you one with the crimper or one with the Aqua Net? No matter what, you were surely stylin’ in the ’80s. Today we’re looking back at 10 of the most memorable ’80s female hairstyles.
Jen Brown
April 21, 2021
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Games / Toys
’80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Teddy Ruxpin
Did you ever have a toy that defined your childhood so much that it created a lasting nickname? For me, it was the Teddy Ruxpin, the animatronic, story-telling bear.
Jen Brown
December 30, 2020
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Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
Was any character more representative of the colorful ’80s decade than Rainbow Brite? Doubtful.
Jen Brown
February 24, 2021
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Pogs: The ‘90s Craze That Fizzled Just as Fast as it Rose to Popularity
The ’90s were full of fads, but one of the faddiest of them all had to be Pogs.
Jen Brown
June 9, 2021
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Nintendo’s Zapper: The Coolest ’80s Video Game Peripheral
If you played Duck Hunt on your Nintendo in the ’80s, then you definitely became one with the Zapper, the best of the many different ’80s video game peripherals.
Jen Brown
June 10, 2021
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Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1981 – Ranked
2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
Ranking The Christmas Movies of the ‘80s
The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’80s
The 8 Best ‘80s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked
The 10 Best ‘80s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked
’80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Teddy Ruxpin
Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
The 10 Best ‘90s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked
‘90s Lunchbox Staple: Sunny Delight
Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1990 – RANKED
The 15 Most Memorable ’90s Scents
The Top 10 Christmas Commercials of the ‘80s and ‘90s
The Top 5 ‘90s Live Action Creepy Kids Shows – Ranked
’90s Teen Dreamboat: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Edition
