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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

Movies

He Made Us All Laugh In The 90s, But Where Is Sinbad Now?

By Tanya
Some people stand out because they are incredibly popular, others because of a memorable role, but there are some people are memorable simply because they have a bizarre enough name that it just sticks with you. Sinbad is one of those people. The comedian and actor known as Sinabd was incredibly popular for a good chunk of the 90s, but he has seemed to have vanished completely. Where did he end up after stepping out of the spotlight? CoalSpeakerSinbad's real name is actually David Adkins. Doesn't really have the same appeal as Sinbad now does it? He was raised in

90s

"Party Of Five" Is Coming Back With A Political Twist

By Meg
Everybody wants to live, Like they wanna live and everybody wants to love, Like they wanna love,And everybody wants to be...closer to free.You know this song. You love this song. Party of Five's theme song holds up as one of the greatest of the 90s, but the lyrics could soon have a different meaning once the reboot happens. Columbia PicturesYes, you heard that right. The iconic show about five siblings who are left to fend for themselves after their parents are killed by a drunk driver is coming back to television, but not in the way you

Music

The True Story Behind The Cranberries's Hit Song 'Zombie'

By Maya
Following the tragic passing of The Cranberries's lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, 46, fans are coming together to mourn the talented musician.As fans pay tribute to the Irish artist, media outlets are doing the same by revealing the meaning behind the popular 90s band's most popular songs.REX/Shutterstock According to BBC, The Cranberries's hit single, "Zombie" isn't about the undead, but rather about a devastating event that rocked Northern Ireland forever. In March 1993, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombed the Cheshire town of Warrington, resulting in two causalities and more than 40 injuries. Three-year-old Johnathan Ball was

80s

"The Heathers" Are Back To Terrorize A New Generation In The First Full Reboot Trailer

By Awa
Once upon a time, long before Regina George terrorized her schoolmates at North Shore High School in the film Mean Girls, there was another clique that everyone referred to whenever the topic of mean high school girls came up: The Heathers. In 1988, Winona Ryder, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, and Kim Walker starred in the dark comedy Heathers, which tells the story of a popular girl name Veronica Sawyer, who is unhappy about being a part of a feared clique made up of three other girls, each named Heather. She meets a psychopathic new boy, Jason Dean (Christian Slater), and

Pop Culture

7 Facts About 'Black Beauty,' The Book That Made Every Kid Completely Obsessed With Horses

By Tanya
It almost seemed as though becoming obsessed with horses was a right of passage. Most of us went through at least a little phase of asking for a pony for Christmas, and pretending like we knew all about the giant animals. Obviously some people kept with it longer than others, but whether or not you are still into horses, chances are you remember reading and watching Black Beauty. The story managed to transcend time, and even though it originally came out in 1877, kids still read it to this day. How much do you really know about the iconic story

90s

8 Wild Facts About "Jumanji" You've Only Seen In Your Nightmares

By Sandra
When it comes to 90s family movies, Jumanji was one of the titles that keeps popping up. This blockbuster adventure film offered the perfect mix of adrenaline and anxiety that captivated audiences and broke box office records. Staring the Shepherd siblings played by Bradley Pierce and Kirsten Dunst, the kids played a magical board game that released wild animals and natural disasters that only disappeared after the game was finished. In the process they meet Alan Parrish, played by the lovable Robin Williams, who had been trapped in Jumanji for 26 years. Leaving no terror to the imagination, a new

90s

Don't Be 'Clueless,' Here's What The Cast Look Like Now And What They've Been Up To

By Moojan
It's been more than 20 years since we were introduced to the world of Beverly Hills kids, and A LOT has changed in their lives since their iconic roles in the movie. The 1995 coming-of-age comedy film spawned a spin-off TV sitcom and a series of books, and we loved every little bit of it that we would get.But what's the cast been up to, and what do they look like now?We've got the answers for you! Christian - Justin Walker TheFWCher loved Christian, so we did too. Unfortunately, we didn't see much of the actor after his
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