Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1992 – RANKED
We will always love these singles from 1992 — check out our ranking of the top songs that made it to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 list.
Bianca Paris
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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
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‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Larisa Oleynik Edition
Let’s hear it for the girls… the ’90s teen dream girls, that is. Larisa Oleynik was everyone’s favorite girl next door in the ’90s! Take a look back at her most memorable roles.
Jen Brown
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Movies
The 10 Most Iconic ’80s Movie Franchises
Take a look back at the best ’80s movie franchises, from Indiana Jones, to Back to the Future, to Terminator, and more.
Bianca Paris
July 11, 2023
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The Top 10 ‘90s SciFi Movies – Ranked
In the ’90s, SciFi movies really hit their stride thanks to advancements in CGI and effects. We’re counting down the top 10 ’90s SciFi movies — did your favorite make it?
Jen Brown
May 31, 2021
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‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Jennifer Love Hewitt Edition
A look back at some of the most memorable roles of Jennifer Love Hewitt during her ’90s era.
Jen Brown
February 21, 2024
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The 10 Most Memorable ‘90s Movie Franchises
Take a look back at the best ’90s movie franchises, from Jurassic Park, to Mission: Impossible, to Toy Story, and more.
Jen Brown
September 5, 2023
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TELEVISION
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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‘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 Top 10 Best Cartoon Cereal Mascots – Ranked
These cartoon cereal mascots still make us want to pour milk over a bowl of our most treasured childhood cereals. To put it simply, they are grrrrreat!
Jen Brown
May 19, 2021
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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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Music
The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’90s
Our totally subjective list of the 10 best holiday hits released in the 1990s, ’cause don’t you get sick of the same old classics over and over again?
Bianca Paris
December 17, 2020
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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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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’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1983 – RANKED
We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1983.
Bianca Paris
January 28, 2021
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Technology
The 10 Most Influential ’80s Technology Innovations
The ’80s featured the ultimate in a combination of technology and culture. Let’s take a look back at the 10 most influential ’80s technology innovations.
Jen Brown
March 26, 2021
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How America Online Got Me My First Boyfriend
The totally true story of how America Online landed me my first boyfriend.
Jen Brown
February 12, 2021
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Welcome to Retropond
Welcome to Retropond, a brand new website dedicated to everything you grew up loving, from Saved by the Bell, to Dunkaroos, to Teddy Ruxpin, to Gameboy, Oregon Trail, and everything in between.
Jen Brown
November 30, 2020
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Barbie: Game Girl – A ’90s Attempt to Make a Game Boy Game for Girls
A look back at Barbie: Game Girl, a ’90s attempt to market a Game Boy game specifically to girls, since they made up 46% of Game Boy players.
Jen Brown
January 13, 2021
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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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The Shamrock Shake: A Beloved McDonald’s Menu Item with a Heartwarming Origin Story
The Shamrock Shake may be a beloved limited treat, but did you know it also helped build the first Ronald McDonald House?
Bianca Paris
March 16, 2023
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’90s Lunchbox Staple: Lunchables
Was there anything more fun than pulling Lunchables out in the cafeteria in elementary school? We think not.
Jen Brown
February 3, 2021
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Jen Brown
November 13, 2023
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Beauty / Fashion
12 Essential ‘90s Clothing Brands
Remember Bum Equipment and Limited Too? Of course you do! Take a look back at 12 of the most essential ’90s clothing brands.
Jen Brown
March 7, 2022
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The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends
A look back at the bold and unapologetic ’80s makeup trends.
Jen Brown
November 6, 2023
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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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15 Hella Fly ‘90s Fashion Trends
Grunge, fanny packs, overalls — we’re all about the ’90s fashion trends!
Jen Brown
June 23, 2021
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Games / Toys
The Everlasting Easy-Bake Oven
As a child wanting to bake up mini masterpieces of delicious delight, the Easy-Bake Oven was a stepping stone to the real thing. Let’s take a look at the history of this enduring toy oven.
Jen Brown
January 29, 2021
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Bop It: The Enduring ‘90s Electronic Toy That You Love to Hate
Twist it! Pull it! Bop it! The ’90s electronic toy that you love to hate has become a lasting sensation — let’s take a look at how it came to be!
Jen Brown
May 27, 2021
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The Simpsons Arcade Game: An Innovative ’90s Side-Scrolling Brawler That Made Friends Become Family
A look back at the 4-player arcade game based on everyone’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons.
Drew Caswell
July 8, 2021
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Fireball Island: You’re Only As Cool As What Owns You
What do you call a board game that blends the Barbies, action figures, doll houses, and He-Man playsets into a candy-spiked hyper childhood fantasy? Fireball Island.
Drew Caswell
December 11, 2020
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Before They Were Stars: A Collection of Amazing ’80s & ’90s Commercials
The Most Popular Christmas Toys from 1980-2000
The 8 Best ‘80s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked
Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
Tetris: The Global Addictive Video Game From the ’80s
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1980 – RANKED
Simon: The Lasting Electronic Memory Game That Every ‘80s Kid Tried to Master
The 10 Most Iconic ’80s Movie Franchises
‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Larisa Oleynik Edition
All of the 6 Seinfeld Christmas Episodes – Ranked
Sliders: The ’90s SciFi Show with the Most Wasted Potential
Klutz: The ‘90s Activity Books You Loved (But Never Completed)
Choose Your Own Adventure: You’re (Still) the Star of the Story
Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1998 – RANKED
12 Essential ‘90s Clothing Brands
