70s

Music

10 Bands Who Changed Their Names Right Before They Got Famous That Will Make You Wonder "What If"

By Tanya
Listening to music when we were young was basically the most important thing we did. It helped us determine who had the same taste as we did, and obviously who was the coolest. Everyone had a set hierarchy for which bands were the best, but how much did the band name impact your choice? Band names were obviously a very important part of the appeal. They put a lot of effort into picking out the names, but what if they had gone with another option? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet right? Well, now you can

Music

7 Facts About Abba That'll Make You Say "Mamma Mia"

By Tanya
We all grew up listening to ABBA, mostly because our moms were all obsessed. The disco trend was mostly over by our childhoods, but our moms refused to let it go. The catchy melodies and wacky outfits made them seem like a children's show, as long as you didn't pay too much attention to the words. The band is so iconic that their music has been turned into a Broadway musical, which then became a movie starring Meryl Streep. There is even a sequel coming out next year! There are just endless possibilities for this band! But how much do

70s

10 Foods From Our Childhood We're Surprised Haven't Been Banned By Now

By Meg
Growing up, we were exposed to a lot of foods we probably shouldn't have been. We didn't necessarily have any of this "all natural organic free range sung to sleep by angels" food that people eat now. We ate what was given to us and didn't worry about the consequences. That being said, there were some pretty questionable foods from back then that are still eaten today, and we're not quite sure why. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying these foods should go away, I'm just saying I'm surprised they haven't. 1. SPAMEaterAs a general rule of thumbs, I

80s

25 People Magazine Covers That Remind You How Much The World Has Changed

By Meg
People magazine has had some pretty iconic covers over the years. A trusted source in celebrity news, it can hardly be considered a tabloid. People's reputation is something other magazine covet, and it's been that way for a while. They always have the trending stories, but looking back at some of these covers, it's hard to believe some of these things ever happened!1. This was before the racist rants surfaced.People2. Back when Arnold was just known for his acting.People3. Love lasted until Scientology became a thing.People4. Who on Earth picked Justin Guarini to win?People5. Bruce

Life

10 Things From The '70s We All Had That Are Worth A Fortune Today

By Moojan
We all love a great throwback, but do we own any? If you possess any of these '70s relics, you probably bought them for a few pennies or dollars back in in the day. Now some of these items are worth hundreds, and some are even thousands of dollars! Talk about a good investment!  Check out these 10 vintage items that'll get you searching in your attic, garage, or basement. 10. Alpine Man Pez Dispenser There's two of these. The mustachioed figure in the green Alpine hat can be worth up to $3,000, whereas the clean-shaven man wearing

70s

10 Facts About The Partridge Family That Will Bring A Whole Lot Of Lovin'

By Meg
From 1970 to 1974, The Partridge Family was one of, if not the most popular shows on television. The story was unique, which is probably made us all love it. Shirley Partridge was a widowed working mother who was left to take care of five kids. She decided, obviously, to form a band with all the children and travel the country in a decked out school bus. 4KQEven if you didn't watch this show on its first run, you were almost guaranteed to have seen it during syndication. Chances are, the late David Cassidy was on a poster somewhere in
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