Retro

A perspective on popular retro-games dedicated to casinos

By Emma C
Everyone's definition of "retro" is different. When someone thinks of their favorite casino games, the iconic fruit-themed Vegas slot machines of the 1960s come to mind, while others remember the Las Vegas Cool Hand game for the GameBoy from the late 1990s.Casino Kid If you grew up on the NES in the late 1980s and early 90s, you may have been the envy of all your friends. While Casino Kid may not have been as popular as other NES games of the time, it was popular enough to have a sequel.In the American version of the game, the

Pop Culture

8 Child Stars Who Disappeared After Fame Basically Ruined Their Lives

By Moojan
Hollywood is like that person you had a crush on in elementary school that never knew you existed. You can admire this person from afar, but getting too close to them will cause your heart to break into smithereens. Many people dream of fame and fortune, but many child stars are tossed into this world of greed, competition, and overwhelming pressure without much say. There were a handful of child stars that rose to fame before the turn of the century, but their careers spiraled downwards soon after their major success.Here's a list of 8 child stars you never

Pop Culture

8 Child Stars That Will Make You Feel Ancient When You See Them As Adults

By Sandra
Sticking around in Hollywood as a child star can be tough. Whether you're on sitcom as the daughter of Tony Danza or playing the big brother of Frankie Muniz,  it can be tough to make the transition from child actor to adult actor or actress. Often children who get their big break in their youth take a break from the entertainment business entirely, but some times they make the leap from child star to teen heart throb and later become one of Hollywood's biggest names, I am looking at you Leonardo DiCaprio. Whether you remember them for their childhood

90s

20 Slang Words We All Used In The 90s That Made Us Feel Super Fly

By Awa
Looking back, people in the 90s really enjoyed word play and talking with attitude (talk to the hand, anyone?). While there are some words that have managed to stick around, a few others are best left in the past. Here are 20 slang words we all definitely used in the 90s that made us feel super fly:1. As ifThanks to the cult-classic film Clueless, “as if” become incorporated into every conversation we’ve ever had since 1995. It translates to "I don't think so."2. FlyNo, not your pant’s fly. In this case the word stands for “cool.

Celebrities

10 Facts You Didn't Know About The Movie That Absolutely Put A Spell On You

By Tanya
I think we can all agree that Hocus Pocus is one of the greatest Halloween movies ever. Sure, there are a bunch of spooky movies you could watch, but none will ever be able to hold a candle to this classic. It has remained a top pick by basically all 90s kids since it came out. So while we all pretend that the upcoming TV movie isn't happening, we should probably learn more about how this amazing movie was made. The producer of the movie came up with the idea for his daughtersBuena Vista PicturesIt was a bedtime story he

90s

7 Facts About 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' That You Missed While You Were Crying

By Tanya
Watching a movie can end up bringing up a bunch of emotions, but it's almost always completely unexpected. Sure, you think, "Oh, I may laugh, or feel sad" but some movies go above and beyond and make you feel such intense emotions you don't even understand where they came from. What's Eating Gilbert Grape is one of those movies that surprised us all with it's heart and made us all sob uncontrollably. The story of a Iowa family who are mourning their dad, dealing with their brother's handicap, and trying to earn enough money even though their mother can't leave

80s

(Back to the Past) Popular Games in the 80s: Best 1980s Video Games List

By Emma C
In the 80s, leading gaming console companies such as Nintendo, Sega, and Atari dominated the market. This period was hailed as the golden age of gaming, struggling due to a market crash. Nintendo's Game Boy dominated the market for two decades, but other companies caught up soon after. There is a wide best 1980s video games list and so old computer games from the 80s that are still being talked about.Many of the popular titles have inspired gambling providers to create updated variations. On this page here provided popular online slots and free pokies games by trusted developers that

90s

Check The Attic, Your Old Polly Pocket Toys Are Now Worth A Fortune

By Awa
When Bluebird released their Polly Pocket line of toys, we would've never guessed they would stick around long enough to be worth a fortune today. The teeny-tiny toys were among some of the hottest children's items in the 80s and 90s, and apparently not much has changed. Every kid owned one of those pastel and jewel-hued sets that housed pocket-sized dolls and accessories that were definite choking hazards, but we didn't care (and apparently neither did our parents). A post shared by polly pocket world shop (@pollypocketworld) on Jan 6, 2018 at 5:32am PST Anyway, over time we outgrew

90s

11 Facts About "The Secret World Of Alex Mack" That Won't Turn You Into Goo

By Meg
Who said being doused in a mysterious chemical was bad? Not Alex Mack! The Secret World of Alex Mack was one of the longer running Nickelodeon shows, even if you don't remember it. With 78 episodes over four season, people tuned in to watch this 12-year-old-turned-science-experiment live a secret life and be the target of an evil chemical company. Here are something things about The Secret World of Alex Mack that aren't covered in goo. 1. One of a KindAOLOver 300 girls auditioned for the role of Alex Mack. Co-creator and producer, Thomas W. Lynch, says he didn't want a

90s

6 Celebrity Scandals That Prove The '90s Were Actually The Wildest Decade

By Devin
1. Woody Allen Marries His Step-Daughter Because "The Heart Wants What It Wants"While being known as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Woody Allen has led a life of both triumph, and shame.The acclaimed writer, actor, and producer faced a public backlash like no other when his marriage to Mia Farrow began to fall apart at the seams, bringing forward accusations that shook the reputation of the once-beloved Hollywood icon.PeopleWhile both Allen and Farrow were dating (the pair were never formally married), they shared custody over their biological child, Satchel, and two adopted children, Dylan
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