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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

Life

Forgotten Photos Of The Club Kids That Will Remind You How Insane Parties Were Back In The Day

By Tanya
The early 80s and 90s had a huge pop music scene, but there are always those who are living a more alternative life. They listened to a different style of music, but they also dressed in a much more interesting way. Over time, they became one of the biggest groups in New York City and started calling themselves 'The Club Kids.' They had a distinct style, an avant-garde lifestyle, and an attitude unlike any other popular groups. JonMWesselThe group was centered around Michael Alig and James St. James, who became so popular in the nightlife scene that they were

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10 Dolls You Absolutely Had To Have When You Were A Kid Because TV Told You So

By Tanya
We all remember the popular dolls like Barbie and Cabbage Patch Kids, but they weren't the only dolls that we were obsessed with when we were kids. There were a lot of dolls that were totally rad but seemed to have been forgotten in the past. Whether they are made as promotional items or as an attempt to follow the trends, the fact of the matter is that there are a lot of strange dolls out there. How many of these do you remember?1. Those eyebrows wouldn't have been done justice on a regular Barbie80sthen80snowNo one has better eyebrows

Toys

10 Toys From Your Childhood You Haven't Thought About In Years

By Tanya
The most important thing to you when you were a kid was your toy collection. There was nothing in the world that mattered more than keeping up with the latest and greatest trends, and finding the next 'cool' thing. Whether it was a a super cool action figure or the newest technological craze that was sweeping the nation, we all had a toy that we loved so much. Even though we loved them at the time, chances are we haven't thought about them since we were young. Here are some of the best toys you completely forgot about. 1. Go

Life

Your Old Polly Pocket Sets Could Be Worth Hundreds Of Dollars

By Tanya
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

80s

Behind-The-Scenes Stories From 'The Princess Bride' That Are Sweeter Than Any Fairy Tale

By Tanya
The thought that there could be a more wonderful and romantic movie than The Princess Bride is completely inconceivable. The cast was impeccable, the story was romantic, and the jokes were hilarious. Everything about this movie is basically perfect. But what do the people who made it think? 20th Century FoxIt's been 30 years since the movie came out, but the cast and director are still happy to talk about it. The movie was brought to life by director Rob Reiner, based on his favorite book The Princess Bride, but originally the studios didn't want him to make it.20th

Pop Culture

10 Facts About 'Roseanne' That Will Make You Miss The Original Series

By Tanya
Roseanne will be back in just a few short months, but now is the best time to catch up on our old favorites. There are a lot of things about the classic series that we may not know, and it might change how you feel about the revival. ABCRoseanne Barr's first TV show obviously helped her career, but how much do you really know about the classic sitcom? Find out now! 1. Because Roseanne was successful, other stand up comedians got their own showsSplitsiderBetween Roseanne and Seinfeld, TV executives were realizing that stand up comedians were a great resource for

Fashion

Take A Trip Through Time And Visit A Store Tailored For 80s And 90s Kids

By Tanya
There's a brand new store that you can go into that will essentially take you back in time! It's called Spark Pretty and it will honestly make any 80s or 90s kid's head explode. Spark PrettyThe store is full of everything you would need to relive your childhood; whether you grew up in geometric prints and scrunchies in the 80s, or hyper-color shirts and platform shoes in the 90s. Spark PrettyThe business was founded in 2012 by Amanda Dolan, but as of September 2017 it has a new storefront that you should absolute try to go visit in New York.

Music

Only Someone Born In The 80s Will Be Able To Name These Movies Based Only On Their Dance Scenes

By Tanya
It seemed like every 80s movie was either about dancing specifically, or had a fairly awesome dance break at some point. Whether the movie was about the oppressive town laws that forbid teens from expressing themselves through dance, or a choreographed street dance in the middle of a parade, there was always an excuse to bust a move in the 80s. There are a lot of iconic moments from 80s movies. Just think about it, there are so many that you can easily name! 'Footloose' is obviously one of the bestParamount PIcturesKevin Bacon dances his way into town and shakes

Pop Culture

Meat Loaf Has Had Enough Near Death Experiences That It'll Make You Wonder If He's Cursed

By Tanya
Meat Loaf is one of the biggest singers to come out of the 70s, and honestly his music still holds up to this day. He has had countless hit songs and many awesome performances in movies and TV shows that always make his fans happy. Personally, his role in Spice World is one of my favorites, but of course he was also in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club. Columbia PicturesHe was born as Marvin Lee Aday before he changed his name to Michael Lee Aday. Now, everyone knows him as the iconic rock star Meat Loaf. But even
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