80s

Why Do We Love Hearing Toto Bless The Rains Down In Africa?

If it's been some time since you have heard the deep and mysterious bop by legendary 80s band Toto, then you may not realize why "Africa" has become the feel-good anthem of the internet. With it's iconic beat, smooth keyboard riffs, and soulful singing, it's no small wonder that the song was an instant hit when it came out in 1982 and topped the charts. What no one expected is that it would still have incredible fame 35 years later. The soft-rock tune is a crowd-favorite and people are not afraid to dish on their love for it. If you

70s

Jon From 'Garfield' May Have Murdered Odie's Real Owner

We all grew up watching Garfield on TV and reading his comic strips, but there's a lot we don't know about the famous orange cat. WikiaFor instance, where did Odie come from and how did he first meet Garfield? You may think that Jon Arbuckle bought him at a pet store like Garfield, but that's not the case. And after learning the real answer, fans only have more questions.It turns out Jon isn't Odie's originally owner. The dimwitted dog once belonged to Jon's roommate, Lyman. WikiaWondering why you've never heard of Lyman? The character only appeared in the late

90s

11 Drinking Games For Christmas Movies That'll Black You Out in 0.2 Seconds

As the holiday season rolls around, a lot of us love to drown our sorrows in alcohol (which isn't just a holiday thing, but I digress).However, drinking eggnog that is 80% rum isn't always socially acceptable. That's why we are so thankful for these people who created drinking games for our favorite Christmas movies. We're going to watch them anyways, so why not make them 50 times better?1. A Christmas StoryShe Knows2. Christmas VacationSome E-Cards3. Home AloneSome E-Cards4. Home Alone 2Some ECards5. Love ActuallyBuzzfeed6. Jingle All The WaySome E-Cards7. ElfSome E-Cards8. The Santa ClauseSome E-Cards9. Any Hallmark MovieBrittany

80s

If You've Been Looking For Tiffany, I Think She's Alone Now - And That's Not All

In 1985, the life of a 14-year-old aspiring singer by the name of Tiffany Renee Darwish changed forever when she finished second place on Star Search with Ed McMahon. She went on to sign a contract with MCA and recorded her first studio album, Tiffany, which was released in 1987. Unfortunately, her first single, "Danny," failed to chart, so her manager, George Tobin, sent her on a nationwide shopping mall tour called "The Beautiful You: Celebrating The Good Life Shopping Mall Tour '87."Tiffany started to build up a fan base as the shows progressed, and by the time she

80s

10 Facts About 'Dirty Dancing' That Would Never Put Baby In A Corner

The 1987 version of Dirty Dancing celebrated its 30th anniversary, and we still can't help but feel fuzzy when we re-watch this summer romance film. Dancing gods Patrick Swayze (Johnny) and Jennifer Grey (Baby) were not big movie star names at the time, but the popularity of the movie helped them to become one of the most famous romance duos in film history. Here are 10 sort of 'dirty' backstage secrets that you definitely had no knowledge of while watching the movie. 10. The Lake Scene.One of the most popular and loved scenes in the movie was definitely not

Life

Your Old Polly Pocket Sets Could Be Worth Hundreds Of Dollars

Polly Pocket was one of the most popular toys of the 90s. She was this tiny little character who lived in these itty bitty houses that were tucked inside little plastic cases. They each had their own design, whether it was a shell, a heart shape, or a star, but inside was a whole other story. Once you opened the plastic case you would see that it was an entire little dollhouse! FlickrWe all had our favorite, but over the years we outgrew them. Well, it turns out we should have been holding on to them! Polly Pocket may have

Music

10 Facts That Will Show You Cyndi Lauper's True Colors

Cyndi Lauper was one of the most iconic artists of the 80s thanks to her many amazing pop songs that we all became completely obsessed with. Whether you were belting out "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" or "Time After Time", you absolutely spent a good amount of time listening to her music. But how much do you know about one of the original pop princesses? She has had an incredible career that has spanned several decades, but there is so much that people don't know about her! Here are 10 interesting facts about the singer we all know and