90s

We Watched Them After School Every Day, But Where's The Cast of "Ghostwriter" 20 Years Later?

By Sandra
If you loved turning on the TV when you got home from school and pretending you were a detective, you probably loved watching Ghostwriter as much as I did. On the air from 1992-1995, this was a staple for many of us, who read far too many Nancy Drew novels. The 74 episodes had us thinking like true detectives and wishing we had an invisible friend to solve crimes with as well.The invisible Ghostwriter, communicated with the team of teenagers by manipulating letters on signs, in books and on computer screens. With his help, they were able to solve

00s

Robot Dogs Are Coming Back And We're Having Serious Flashbacks

By Sandra
Do you remember the AIBO, a robot dog Sony first started selling in 1999? How about Poo-Chi, manufactered by Sega Toys that was released in 2000 and discontinued in 2002? Hitting the toy market in the late 90s, robot dogs were all the rage. Everyone thought them to be top-end technology and they were certainly on many kid's wishlists for Christmas. MashableThe Poo-Chi was one of the best virtual pets that everyone really wanted. OdysseyThe AIBO was able to develop from a newborn puppy to an adult with a personality that was shaped by the interaction of their owners and

90s

Homestar Runner Videos Are The Only High School Reunion We Actually Want

By Sandra
Teen Girl Squad! Cheerleader, So-and-So, What's Her Face, The UGLY ONE!!! If you spent your teenage years behind your computer monitor, you remember these Flash shorts like they were yesterday. From Strong Bad Emails, to Marzipan's Answering Machine, Homestar Runner had us laughing time and time again. Let's relive the glory days with some of the best videos from Home Star Runner. Strong Bad's emails were amazing! Especially when the Cheat was having light switch raves. "Let's get ready to look SO GOOD!" Teen Girl Squad was a work of genius. Strong Bad draws a dragon and then we get

Pop Culture

10 Creepy (And Kooky) Facts About "The Addams Family"

By Sandra
We were first introduced to Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandmama, Wendesday, Pugsley and Thing in 1938 where they appeared in The New Yorker as a series of cartoons by Charles Addams. In the mid 60s The Addams Family lasted for two seasons as a sitcom and then two more as a Saturday morning cartoon in the 70s. Clearly the quirky family didn't have the same success on-screen as they did in comic form. Then, after Charles Addams passed in 1988, the cartoons even stopped. That's when in 1991, we got The Addams Family movie which brought the pale family

Cartoons

11 Cartoon Moments You Will Be Glad You Didn't Catch As A Kid

By Sandra
Kid's cartoons are loaded with hidden meanings and messages, usually harmless and often a good life lesson. Sometimes animators take it a bit too far and slip some dirty humor into what you would think to be a harmless situation. From dirty jokes, to racist humor, some of your favorite childhood shows were loaded with jokes that would definitely raise your eyebrows as an adult. Thankfully the first time we were watching it, we were too young to understand. Spongebob References Prison AttacksIn the episode "Gary Takes A Bath", Spongebob tries to lure Gary into the tub by creating a

Pop Culture

8 Facts About Ghostwriter That Solve The Mystery Of Your Childhood

By Sandra
Did you always think of yourself as a detective every time you watched Ghostwriter? Whether you were good at puzzles or asking the right interview questions, watching the group of teens solve local crimes and mysteries with the help of their invisible friend made you want to be part of the action too!On the air from 1992-1995, this was a staple for many of us, who read far too many Nancy Drew novels. The 74 episodes had us thinking like true detectives and wishing we had an invisible friend to solve crimes with as well. The only way Ghostwriter

Pop Culture

Thomas The Tank Engine Had A Twisted Episode That Will Make You Say "This Was A Kid's Show?

By Sandra
Children's television shows are usually packed full of positive messages, life lessons and wise words to help youngsters understand the way of the world. These shows are intended to give kids a solid foundation for morality and teach correct behavior. While most of the time they're spot on, some times they stray far from the mark, making us question everything we teach our kids. The 1984 television show, Thomas & Friends was no exception to that rule. Brightly colored trains captured the attention of kids everywhere and the story educated them with the help of voice-over narration.Keen.TVUpon closer examination

Pop Culture

10 Things You Totally Forgot About Casper, The Friendly Ghost

By Sandra
He's been haunting pop culture since the the '90s live-action movie, Casper, but your favorite friendly ghost still has some surprises in store for you. No matter how many times you've re-watched Casper over the years, there are some plot points you may have overlooked, or tried to bury in your mind, for good reason. I'm sure next time you turn this classic '90s movie on, all these memories will come flooding back!1. Kat's Class Volunteers Her House For Their Halloween PartyI always remember Kat volunteering to host the part to upstage the popular girl, but no I was

90s

20 Normal Things We Take For Granted That Would Have Seemed Insane 20 Years Ago

By Sandra
20 years ago, life seemed so much simpler, didn't it? No cell phones tracking your every move, accidentally drunk texting your ex at a party and you definitely didn't have to worry about who was shaming who on social media. Well here are some of the things you wouldn't have believed if you hadn't lived to see them!1. People would skydive from spaceDo you remember in the 90's when bungee jumping was all the rage? Well Felix Baumgartner one-upped that in 2012 when he made a jump- from space! With the help of a special suit that prevented him

90s

30 Things That Didn't Exist 30 Years Ago That We Can't Imagine Living Without

By Sandra
Do you remember a time when you had to find a payphone to make a call or search out a map to find directions to your destination? Over the last three decades technology has attempted to make our lives easier. With that, we almost forget how we ever lived without it. All 30 of these things didn't exist 30 years ago, and you will be surprised about how forgot to manage without them. 1. Fruit PouchesTeaching little ones to serve themselves, these pre-made snacks are perfect for parents on the go. I bet our parents would have loved these when
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