Retro

13 Great Old Stores That Are Closed For Good

By Zachary
One of the strangest things about getting older is remembering stores that used to be everywhere but have totally disappeared. It seems silly to miss these stores, but we spend a lot of our lives walking through them, so it's hard to believe they can just go out of business and never be seen again.Whether it's the grocery store you remember shopping at with your parents, or your favorite shop at the mall, we all have one store we miss from when we were younger.We've made a list of 13 of the most iconic department stores, grocery chains,

Retro

Do You Know What These Are?

By Meg
If you show a picture of these to anyone over the age of 30, there's a good chance they can tell you what they are. Anyone under the age of 30? Well, let's just say they'll have some spirited guesses but nothing accurate. If you don't know...they're roller skates from the 1970s! Roller skating, roller derbies, and roller rinks were maybe THE hottest trend in the 70s. As kids, you had the clunky metal strap-on roller skates that attached right to your shoes! Hopefully you didn't lose your key, otherwise there's no way those puppies were fitting properly!Ahhh,

Life

13 Things Kids Today Can't Recognize

By Zachary
The world is very convenient for kids today. Almost everything is instant, computers have made life a lot easier, and there are lots more ways to keep yourself entertained and distracted all the time.But if you grew up before all of that, you know that things weren't worse, they were just different. Take the grocery store for instance. Self-checkouts are supposed to make things easier, but now we can't interact with the cashiers anymore. If you can remember a simpler time, you'll probably recognize these 13 objects that we don't use anymore. Some have been replaced by new technology,

Retro

Turn Your Smartphone Into A Game Boy With This Cool Device!

By Tanya
Retro-Gaming has really made a comeback and it has done it quite well! Over the last few months, we have seen the Sega come back, the original Nintendo system, and even the Game Boy. But now, instead of making you pick up an entirely new system, one company has built a device that will turn any smartphone into a Game Boy! That's right! Now you can take your regular phone and stick it into this little sleeve that will let you play all your old cartridges form the glory days of Nintendo! This little peripheral system is available for preorder

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18 Things From the 90s You Totally Forgot About

By Meg
We had a lot of really interesting toys in the 90s. Things that weren't really that interesting...but with a little imagination they went a long way.We always remember the big one: Tamagotchis, Furbies, Pokemon cards, Hot Wheels, etc. But what about the forgotten toys? The ones that were a huge hit for about 3 months and then just...well they fell victim to our ever-changing childhood. Here's a list of thing that almost everyone had, but almost everyone has forgotten.1. That bird toy that would balance on your finger. Did it have a name? 2. The Deluxe

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Which 80s Song Are You? Find Out With This Quiz

By Zachary
Did you grow up listening to the classic songs of the 80s? It was a time when huge artists like Queen, Michael Jackson, and Madonna were still in their prime.If the music of this decade defined your life, then there must be one song that perfectly fits you. You don't need to remember any album titles or lyrics for this quiz, it's just a fun way to see which hit 80s song fits your personality best.I got Take On Me, by A-ha, remember them? Take this quiz yourself to see which song fits you best, and don't forget

Retro

15 Friendly Facts About Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

By Zachary
Mr. Rogers told a famous story about why he wanted to work in television: he never watched much TV, and one day when he did all he saw was people yelling at each other and clowns throwing pies.He decided to make TV nicer, to create the kinds of programs he would like to watch, and of course the rest is history. Odds are no matter how old you are, you've spent a lot of time watching Mr. Rogers. His show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood ran from 1966 to 2001, so some people even watched him as a kid, then grew
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