Life

The History Of The Pez Dispenser Is A Lot Weirder Than You Think

By Tanya
Basically everyone has owned a Pez dispenser in their lives, right? The iconic shape of the little candy containers is one of those things that have been around for generations.PEZ CandyYou can get Pez dispensers with all kinds of characters on them, whether it's your favorite Disney characters, iconic super heroes, and even famous people like Elvis! PEZ CandyBut apparently these weren't originally intended for children! Despite the fact that we really only remember them as these toy-like plastic figures, the original Pez dispensers were actually a little bit different. PEZThey are actually shaped the way they are for

Food and Snacks

Jolt Cola Is Coming Back So We're Never Gonna Sleep Ever Again

By Tanya
Jolt Cola is back! The original and best caffeinated soda that we all loved in the 80s and 90s has finally come back into our lives and we are totally psyched! Jolt ColaWe've been so lucky lately, because all our favorite drinks have come back. We had a resurgence of Orbitz, Cystal Pepsi and even Zima, but it's not really the one that we wanted. The real thing we've been hoping would come back was Jolt Cola. Now, we are finally seeing that dream become the reality. @RealJoltColaBefore there was Red Bull or Monster energy drinks, there was only one

Toys

6 Toy Machines We Were Completely Obsessed With As Kids

By Tanya
Creating something with our own two hands always made the best stuff. It didn't matter if it was a treat or a toy, it was also an activity that kept us busy for hours.  Whether we were making a bunch of shaved ice or melting things into our own toys, we all loved the fact that we were involved in the creative process. There were so many awesome kits to choose between, which one was your favorite? Creepy CrawlersEbayFor anyone who wanted to make a toy that was just a gross and slimy bug, this was the one for

90s

Sister Act Stars Are Back In The Habit For The 25th Anniversary

By Tanya
We all remember the epic and wonderful classic Sister Act, right? Well, 25 years after it was released, the cast has decided to come together and bring a little bit of joy to our day. Buena Vista PicturesWhoopi Goldberg starred as Deloris, a lounge singer who gets put in protective custody after she witnesses her boyfriend committing a crime. She is brought to a convent where she had to pretend she was one of the nuns. Unfortunately, this did not go as easily as she had hoped. In her time at the convent she did manage to make some friends:

70s

We All Remember Our Monchhichi Dolls, But Everyone Seems To Forget There Was A Cartoon

By Tanya
I think we can all agree that there are some toys that are just more popular or memorable than others. The Monchhichi toys were super popular when we were kids, and while we remember them fondly, we don't really know much about them. EtsyThe Monchhichi franchise was first launched in Japan back in 1974 as an update to an older toy called the "Kuta Kuta Monkey". They were apparently created to "inspire respect and love in the young children". EtsyThe name is supposed to be a combination of "Mon" (french for mine/my) and "Chhichi" which apparently is based on

90s

Freddie Prinze Jr. Gets 'Choked Up' While Talking About His Late Friend, Paul Walker

By Tanya
Freddie Prinze Jr. was one of the biggest heartthrobs of the 90s and early 2000s. While he hasn't been in the spotlight as much as he used to be, everyone still loves him. Miramax FilmsThe actor is well known for his iconic teen-hits like She's All That and I Know What You Did Last Summer, as well as his countless Teen Beat covers. He was actually taking a moment to discuss his former costar, Paul Walker, who passed away in a tragic accident in 2013. Miramax FilmsWalker was in the movie She's All That with Prinze Jr., and their bond

70s

Leaked Video From Queen Movie Shows Why Rami Malek Is The Perfect Freddie Mercury

By Tanya
Ever since they first announced the new cast of the Queen movie, we have been waiting to see how it will turn out. We were excited to see the first image from the set, but now there is footage of the actual filming and it's looking pretty good! Entertainment WeeklyThe full cast was spotted on stage, filming a scene for the upcoming biopic called Bohemian Rhapsody, and so far people are liking what they see! Even the actual band members were on set, watching in excitement. the look on Brian May's face watching Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury

70s

7 Game Shows From The 70s You Totally Forgot Existed

By Tanya
We all love watching game shows and luckily there have always been so many to choose between. Whether you like a trivia based game, a strategy game or something completely outrageous, there has always been a show for you. A lot of new games shows get launched every year, so it's easy to forget some of the ones that we grew up with. How many of these do you remember? Hot SeatABCIt was a lot like The Newlywed Game except with one added component: A lie detector. Your emotions and nerve responses get tracked while you answer questions about about

70s

5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' That'll Make You Want To Do The Time Warp, Again

By Tanya
Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of those movies that seems to be popular no matter what year it is. Its cult following is getting bigger and bigger each year, and now it has an enormous fan base. 20th Century FoxThe show is absolutely unique and bizarre, but that is what makes it so great. There are a lot of interesting facts about Rocky Horror Picture Show, let's see how much you know about this iconic movie! 20th Century FoxA lot of the cast in the movie was in the original stage production 20th Century FoxTim Curry as Dr. Frank

Retro

6 Forgotten Toys That Will Make You Wonder How Anyone Survived Childhood In The 60s

By Tanya
The 60s and 70s were kind of a wild time. There was a lot going on politically, but for those of us who were just kids, we were just concerned with one thing: toys. Nothing else really mattered. Looking back, a lot of the stuff from our childhoods were pretty strange. How many of these things do you recognize? Hypo-Squirt Needle Timm CarneyFor some reason, Hasbro thought it would be fine to make a toy that looked like a big needle. It was actually just a water gun, but it became a complete PR nightmare when the media started to
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