80s

Her Rescue Captivated The World, 30 Years Later She's No Longer 'Baby' Jessica

By Awa
On October 14, 1987, Jessica McClure was probably the most talked about person in the world. Known as "Baby Jessica," she made headlines at 18-months old when she fell into a well in the backyard of her aunt's house in Midland, Texas. Rescuers took about 58 hours to retrieve her, while the world rooted for her. She remained without food or water the whole time but by some miracle, she was alive when she was pulled out of the 8-inch well. Getty 30 years later, the world is still curious about Baby Jessica and she is answering questions about her

90s

These "Enchanted Roses" Could Live Forever

By Awa
Flowers don’t last forever, it’s a universal fact. We can maybe get up to twelve days at most when it comes to longevity. But, what if I told you that is a rose species that can live for years? It’s basically the real-life version of Beauty and Beast’s iconic Enchanted Rose.Forever Rose London, a florist based in UAE, is currently selling rare roses that grow larger and thicker than the regular and can live up to 3 years without water or sunlight! The special bloom was discovered by farmers in Ecuador’s volcanic fields according

Retro

This Popular 90s Beverage Is Making A Comeback

By Awa
If you were old enough to drink or sneak a drink (we don't judge) in the 90s then you definitely remember Zima and the hangovers that came with it. The sweet, clear malt beverage is making a comeback and per Ad Age, shipments have already arrived in distributor warehouses. But, since nothing good lasts forever, the fizzy drink will be available for a limited time only. Zima was first introduced in the 1993 as a beer alternative by Coors Brewing Company but eventually fizzled out of store shelves in the U.S. by 2008. Pete Coors, the Vice Chairman of

Retro

New Kids On The Block Songwriter Passes Away at 46

By Awa
Tommy Page, singer-Songwriter and music executive, has died of apparent suicide at the age of 46 according to Billboard. Best known for his 1990 hit "I'll Be Your Everything" with New Kids on The Block, Page was found dead on Friday, March 3rd.During his stint as A&R executive and vice president of top 40 promotion at Warner Bros./Reprise Records, he helped shape the careers of artists like Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette, Josh Groban, David Foster and Green Day.  He also served as Pandora's VP of artist and brand development where he helped launch the careers of

80s

The Internet Has Been Blessed With The Trippiest Wendy's Training Videos From The 80s, And They're Gold

By Awa
Oftentimes when you start a new job you have to go through a training period. This usually entails reading manuals, shadowing a colleague, or watching training videos that will help you get a good grasp of your role so you can perform your best. However, as we've all come to learn at some point in our lives, workplace training videos can be really boring. The voice that narrates these videos is often monotone and the acting is almost always poor, unless it was created by Wendy's in the 80s. The HR genius behind the fast food company's employee training videos

90s

18 Accessories You Wore In The 90s That Earned You Serious Style Cred

By Awa
It's no secret that 90s fashion is making a comeback, from crop tops to chokers and overalls. Kids these days are embracing these returning trends, while those of us who were around in the 90s can't help but feel nostalgic.We may no longer be at the age where we can wear butterfly clips, plastic bracelets, or ripped tights, but if you were to ask anyone who knew us back in the good ol' days, our clothes and accessories earned us some serious style creds. Whether you were a trendsetter like Hilary Banks, a grunge babe like Kim Gordon, athletic

80s

30 Things You Will Only Remember If You're Over 30 Now

By Awa
Oh, how times have changed! I look at the kids and teenagers nowadays and it's like they're growing up in a totally different world than the one I knew. Everything is so fast paced and technology-driven, unlike back in the 80s and 90s, when every new discovery and invention left us in awe. Instead of Google, I had to look through encyclopedias to get more information on a topic, my friends and I played outside every day, Saturday mornings were reserved for cartoons, and visiting fast-food restaurants like McDonald's was a special treat. If you also did these things, then

90s

Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, And "The Whack Heard 'Round The World"

By Awa
A healthy dose of competition plays an important role in an athlete's success, but during the early '90s, figure skater Tonya Harding took her rivalry against Nancy Kerrigan to a whole new level, resulting in a scandal that played out like a Lifetime movie.New York TimesIn fact, their story did inspire a couple of documentaries, TV movies, and an upcoming biopic, but before we delve into that, let’s revisit what went down between the two Olympic skaters. ABC NewsOn January 6th, seven weeks before the 1994 Olympic Winter Games were scheduled to begin in Lillehammer, Norway, Harding’s

Life

Seeing These Photos Of '90s Fast Food Restaurants Will Make You Nostalgic, Then Hungry

By Awa
Growing up, there were very few things that got us as excited as when our parents told us that they were taking us out to our favorite fast food joint. While the food and the affordable prices played a huge role, there were many other things that these eateries offered that made us obsessed with them. McDonald's Play Places, anyone? Many fast food restaurants in the 90s had cool and vibrant interiors that made them even more inviting. However, as the world changed, so did most of these restaurants' brands, appearances, and menus. We don't truly realize just how much
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