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9 Facts About dELiA*s You Can't Order In A Catalog

By Meg
Was there anything more exciting than getting your dELiA*s catalog and carefully flipping through each page to find the perfect outfit?The hottest catalog of the 90s, dELiA*s sent out over 55 million copies each year across the United States. It wasn't until 2014 that the 90s clothing company filed for bankruptcy, 20 years after it first debuted. In honor of the most fashionable catalog in history, here are some facts about dELiA*s you may not have known. 1. The Opposite SexRefinery29Despite being notoriously good at picking out women's fashion trends, dELiA*s was founded by two

90s

12 Things That Happened 20 Years Ago, But You Still Think Happened "IDK A Few Years Ago"

By Meg
When someone mentions 10 years ago, most of us think of the 90s...but guess what? In a few days, 10 years ago will mean 2008. Let that sink in. While you internally panic about how fast time is moving, here are some things that happened 20 years ago. Thank you, 1998.1. Google Became A ThingBlog ScopedCan you imagine a world without Google? Originally called "BackRub", Google was launched in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Did you know the first use of "google" as a verb in pop culture was on Buffy The Vampire Slayer in 2002?

90s

8 Songs From the Past That Today's Artists Just Can't Leave Alone

By Moojan
You might be disappointed to learn that some of your favorite pop tracks are sampled from '80s or '90s songs. This means that music producers took a portion of a song's lyrics, vocals, and/or melody to incorporate in a new track. You'd also be surprised to learn that a majority of pop music right now draws inspiration from other songs. First, take a listen to the track that's been sampled from and then see if you can guess the pop song. La Di Da Di by Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick (1985)This song has been sampled a number

Pop Culture

12 Songs From The 90s That Will Make You Fall In Love

By Moojan
Every generation will argue they had the best love songs, but you can't deny the '90s had some solid nostalgic love tracks. Because You Loved Me - Celine DionThis track became a worldwide hit in 1996. The song paints a picture of a loving companion you can only dream of! "When a Man Loves a Woman" - Michael BoltonNo '90s love songs playlist is complete without Michael Bolton's version of classic love songs. Although this song is not technically from the '90s, Bolton's heartfelt rendition has captured the hearts and ears of many. Love of a Lifetime - FireHouseIn an

00s

18 Things That Would Blow Your Mind If You Woke Up From A Ten Year Coma

By Alex
I remember the first decade of the 2000s. It was a great time, simpler to be sure, but things sure have changed a lot since then. Changes have been happening so frequently that we barely think about it in the greater scheme of things.For those of you who may have fallen asleep for the last ten years, here are 18 of things that will have changed in that time. 1. The Fast And The Furious movies are still in production, but they now star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.YouTubeEven after the tragic death of Paul Walker the franchise has

90s

10 All-Too-Real Struggles Kids Today Will Never Have To Go Through

By Meg
I realize that kids today think they have things really hard, but that could not be further from the truth. You don't get to have smartphones and Google and complain about a hard life. Know what's a hard life? Encyclopedias.These are some things kids today will never have to experience, and it's probably for the best. 1. Passing NotesStop Me If You've Heard This OneThe folding, the risk taking, and the intricate details you included in your doodles. Passing notes was the coolest thing you could do. And if you didn't get one, you felt left out.

00s

'The Prince Of Egypt' Was Insanely Star Studded And You Had No Idea

By Meg
We've all watched 'The Prince of Egypt' at some point in our lives. The 1998 Dreamworks classic told the story of Moses and the Book of Exodus and made over $218 million at the box office. But even though we all know the story (and the timeless Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston duet), do you even remember who incredibly flawless the cast was? Val Kilmer as Moses/GodDreamworksThat's right. Kilmer has not only played Batman but he has also played one of the most-worshiped beings of all time. Ralph Fiennes as RamsesDreamworksBefore he was Lord Voldemort, Ralph Fiennes voiced Moses' step-brother.

90s

You Guys. Tamagotchis Are A Thing Again.

By Meg
Get your wallets out, friends! Tamagotchis are back and you need one immediately. The popular 90s toy has been the apple of many peoples' eye since childhood, but trying to find one in stores is equivalent to searching for an invisible needle in a haystack. But now, because the world isn't always awful, Tamagotchis are making a comeback and they look perfect. The new toys will keep the same low-resolution graphics (3 pixel poop, anyone?) but they'll be crafted with new, bright egg shaped exteriors. Daily MailCurrently, the Tamagotchis are only available on Amazon Japan, but I'm sure they'll be

80s

This Is The Best Version Of The "Duck Tales" Theme Song You've Ever Heard

By Meg
When Disney announced a Duck Tales revival, people collectively lost their minds. With a star-studded cast coming in for the remake, it's possibly of the most anticipated revivals to date. Of course, there's the classic theme song (WEEOO!) which many people have tried to cover and make their own. But let's be honest, the original is the best. Or at least it WAS the best...until this version came around.Of course, it begs the question...who has the time? Frankly we don't care, though. Because it's flawless.
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