Life

Meet The Family Who Spent A Year Living Like It Was 1986

By Zachary
Maybe we all wish we could relive our childhoods and escape our hectic, modern lives. But only Blair McMillan was brave enough to actually do it. The father-of-two transported his family back in time for a year-long experiment that saw them living like it was 1986 again. Why 1986? That's the year Blair was born, but that's only part of the reason why.Deborah Balc - The Globe and MailThe concerned dad says he was inspired to turn back his family's clock when he noticed his sons Trey and Denton, aged five and two when the experiment started, were already

90s

Ready To Feel Old? Check Out What The Cast Of 'Fresh Prince' Look Like Today

By Zachary
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is hands down one of the funniest shows of the '90s, and one of the few sitcoms from that era we're happy to rewatch again and again.Despite the show's successful six-year run, only Will Smith managed to hang onto his star power through the years.So what have the rest of the cast been up to?Will Smith - The Fresh PrinceLet's get this out of the way, because we know you already know:After proving his acting talent on TV, Smith became box office gold with blockbusters like Independence Day, Bad Boys, and

Retro

Waterbed Inventor Thinks They're Due For A Comeback

By Zachary
If you're a child of the '70s or '80s - or your home is in serious need of some renovations - you know what it's like to sleep on a water bed.While we can't deny sinking into the water is comfy, most of us wouldn't trade our old-fashioned mattress for one of these kitschy models. But people did buy them in droves, with waterbeds accounting for 15% of the mattress market in 1986. Houston Librarian / YouTubeToday, waterbeds make up only a measly 5% of mattress sales, but the man behind the fad is looking to put them back in

90s

We May Finally Know Who Alanis Morissette Wrote "You Oughta Know" About

By Zachary
More than 20 years after it first hit the airwaves, Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know" is still one of our favorite songs from the '90s.Not only is it a staple of our "breakup song" playlists to this day, the hit also marked a major turning point in the singer's career. "You Oughta Know," like the rest of the album Jagged Little Pill, transitioned Morissette from pop music to alternative rock.Morissette in 1995.USA TodayBut the real lasting legacy of the tune is the mystery surrounding it. There's no denying that the song is an angry ode to an

80s

As 'Roseanne' Returns To TV, Fans Still Wonder What Was Up With That Bonkers Final Season

By Zachary
We're just months away from the long-awaited revival of Roseanne, and we couldn't be more excited.The hilarious misadventures of the Conner family were TV gold, which explains why the sitcom was one of America's most popular shows... until season nine.The new season is literally reviving John Goodman's character.ABCYou may remember that John Goodman's character Dan will be returning from the dead in the new series, but maybe you're a little fuzzy about how he died in the first place.Buckle up, because this is a wild ride.After the show's ratings dipped in season eight,

90s

11 Movie Moments From The 90s That Still Make Us Cry

By Zachary
When we were young, we weren't ashamed to be totally heartbroken over the fate of our favorite cartoon characters. Now, as adults, we're still heartbroken but just a little ashamed about it.We were so unprepared to deal with the wave of emotions these 11 scenes brought on. And let's be honest, we probably always will be. Grab a tissue!1. The Iron GiantWarner Bros.Knowing that Vin Diesel is the voice behind this 50-foot-tall metal robot from outer space just makes it even more strange when we get all sad and weepy about him at the end of the

90s

13 Stars Who Were On 'Saved By The Bell' Before Their Careers Took Off

By Zachary
Every episode of Saved by the Bell featured a new wacky story about the kids from Bayside High School, and usually introduced us to one or two memorable new characters.Just a handful of the actors and actresses who played those bit parts went on to do bigger and brighter things. Here are 13 celebrities who broke into show business with parts on Saved by the Bell.1. Tori SpellingAfter being turned down by Lisa Turtle for three seasons, Screech was obviously feeling scorned. For three episodes, his attention and affection turned to a dorky new girl: Violet Bickerstaff.Spelling's

TV

Watch: TV Hosts Are Baffled By The Internet In This Throwback Clip

By Zachary
Way back in the olden days of 1994, if you were already surfing the web you were probably using Netscape Navigator on your family's AOL subscription. Which is a nice way of saying you were a big nerd.I don't know what the "internet" is, but it looks painful.TimeThe worldwide web was gaining popularity fast, but judging by these reactions from The Today Show, it wasn't exactly mainstream just yet. After the hosts try their best to work out how exactly you pronounce "@," Bryant Gumbel vents his frustration over the newfangled technology."What is the

90s

15 Goosebumps Books That Failed To Give Us Goosebumps

By Zachary
We have to give R.L. Stine credit for making kids across America actually pick up a book, but looking back at our childhood reading habits we have to question some of his choices.There were 62 books in the original Goosebumps series, and at the height of their popularity Stine was pumping out a new novel every month, so it's no surprise they weren't all winners.Here are 15 entries that were more silly than scary:1. I Live in Your BasementScholasticMarco's basement is home to a gloopy Jell-O monster named Keith (Keith?! Really?!) who wants the boy to

90s

TJ Isn't A 10-Year-Old Whiz Kid Anymore - See What The Cast Of Smart Guy Have Been Up To For The Past 20 Years

By Zachary
If you grew up watching Smart Guy, you know that it wasn't just any other sitcom. Sure, it was about a high school kid learning life lessons and getting into hijinks. But Smart Guy had an added twist: that high school student was a 10-year-old, who was smarter than most of his teachers.Believe it or not, Smart Guy first aired way back in 1997. So what have the cast been up to since then?1. Floyd Henderson - John Marshall JonesTJ's dad was a roofer who struggled to understand all the science that his son was constantly talking about,
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