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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.

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Every Friends Thanksgiving Episode – Ranked

Would it be Thanksgiving without everyone’s favorite Friends episodes? We think not. But how do they rank against each other? Read on to find out!

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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.

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Oh! I remember that!

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1981 – Ranked

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1993 – RANKED

River Phoenix: A Look Back at His 14 Films

Movies

Hugh Grant’s 10 Best Romantic Comedies – Ranked

We’ve looked at some RomCom Queens, but now it’s time to look at a RomCom King — none other than Hugh Grant. We’re here to rank his top 10 romantic comedies — did your favorite make it to the top?

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’90s Teen Dreamboat: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Edition

It’s time to talk about another of our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Mark-Paul Gosselaar!

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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.

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‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Brad Renfro Edition

It’s time to talk about the bad boy of our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Brad Renfro!

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TELEVISION

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.

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Bill Nye the Science Guy: The Most Entertaining Educational TV Show of the ‘90s (and Ever?!)

Nothing was more exciting at school in the ’90s than seeing your science teacher wheel in a TV on one of those carts in school — especially if that meant getting to watch Bill Nye the Science Guy!

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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.

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Daria: A Female Icon Who Was Too Cool to Be Cool

If you were a millennial girl in high school in the late ’90s, no TV character was more iconic than Daria and her deadpan wit. Let’s dive in to her sick, sad, world.

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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 No Comments

The 8 Best ‘80s Animated TV Show Theme Songs – Ranked

Life is like a hurricane, here where we rank the best ’80s animated TV show theme songs. Who made it to the top spot?

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Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1997 – RANKED

We wannabe back in in the ’90s having mo money and mo problems while we rank these Billboard hot 100 singles of 1997!

Bianca Paris May 6, 2021 No Comments

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1999 – RANKED

We believe that things were so smooth in 1999 unless you were a scrub — we’ve ranked Billboard’s Hot 100 singles of 1999!

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Technology

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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Food

The 11 Most Awesomely Memorable ’90s Bubblegums

Were you an Ouch fan or all about that Bubble Beeper? Whatever the case, you surely enjoyed some gum in the ’90s. Today we’re taking a look back at the best ’90s bubblegum!

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‘90s Lunchbox Staple: Clearly Canadian

If you wanted to be, like, ultra cool in the school cafeteria, there was nothing more impressive you could pull out of your lunchbox than the carbonated classic Clearly Canadian.

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Reese’s Seasonal Shapes: Better than the Original

That’s right, we said it: Reese’s seasonal shapes are better than the original peanut butter cup!

Jen Brown October 25, 2021 1 Comment

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Gushers

Your lunchtime bartering power rose to the top when you had a packet of Gushers in your lunchbox. What made them so special?

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Beauty / Fashion

2022 ’90s Gift Guide

Need gift ideas for ’90s lovers? Look no further than our ’90s gift guide!

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15 Tubular ‘80s Fashion Trends

From mullets to music, the ’80s were iconic. But it wasn’t just the hair and the tunes — oh no — it was also the FASHION!

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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 No Comments

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 2 Comments