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How One Man Cheated To Win Over $100,000 On A Game Show

By Zachary
We've all imagined it: competing on a game show, getting every answer right, winning a truckload of money and retiring to enjoy the rest of our lives.The problem is that takes a lot of hard work and luck. Who has the time to memorize all the kings of England? Even if you did, what happens if you get a question about baseball instead?That's why Michael Larson's story is so incredible. He was an ice cream truck driver who managed to beat a TV network at their own game and win a record-breaking amount of money.Larson appeared on

70s

11 Saying Kids Today Just Don't Understand

By Zachary
One of the easiest ways to make yourself feel old is to use an expression from your childhood and watch your children's faces turn blank. If you joke that someone chatty was "vaccinated with a phonograph needle" odds are nobody will laugh, and if you say "let's get down to brass tacks" they'll have no idea what you mean.But not all phrases go out of style just because they're uncool. Some are related to technology that nobody uses anymore, while others have really obscure meanings. See if you recognize the meanings of every expression on this list!1. Rewind

70s

Almost 40 Years Later The Stars Of This Classic Commercial Reunited

By Zachary
If you grew up in the 70s or 80s you'll instantly recognize this classic ad for Coca-Cola.The commercial, which features Pittsburgh Steelers star "Mean" Joe Greene giving his jersey to a young fan, has become one of the most famous Superbowl ads of all time. To this day, fans of Greene's still repeat his famous line "Hey kid, catch!" and he's probably more famous for the 60 second ad than his actual football career.That's why last year CBS surprised the athlete by reuniting him with actor Tommy Okon, who played the fan in the commercial when he was

70s

Do You Remember These Vintage Happy Meal Toys?

By Meg
McDonald's introduced Happy Meals in 1979 and forever changed the face of fast food. Sure, they gave out toys before that, but getting one WITH your meal? Game changer.38 years later, McDonald's is still going strong with their brand and those glorious Happy Meals. If you're ever in the mood for a light lunch, order a cheeseburger Happy Meal and feel 10 years old all over again. Take a look through some of the best McDonald's Happy Meal Toys and see if you remember any of them. Fuzzy Memories TVRonald McDonald Mask, 1974ComplexTerrifying now, revolutionary then. Play-Doh, 1983ComplexIn the

Retro

8 Facts About Happy Days Even The Biggest Fans Probably Didn't Know

By Meg
Happy Days was such an iconic show. To this day, I have no problem sitting down in front of the TV and catching an episode with my family. The messages, the humor, and the characters were all so relatable and family friendly. When you watched an episode of Happy Days, you knew you were in for 30 minutes of great entertainment from Richie, Potsy, Ralph Malph, and of course, The Fonz. But there are a lot of things you probably didn't know about this great show! Read through these facts and see if there's anything new to you!1. Sound

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I Can't Believe How Much These 12 Classic TV Homes Would Really Cost

By Zachary
Before everyone started complaining about how much Monica and Rachel's apartment in New York would really cost, we were happy to accept the illusion that all the families on TV just happened to live in nicer homes than the rest of us.Maybe people in Hollywood just have a skewed perspective on things, but looking back at some of these shows it really is amazing the prime real estate the characters on our favorite shows could afford. It's hard to work out exactly how much these homes were worth when the show first aired, but it's easier to tell how

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These 70s Toys Are A Trip Down Memory Lane

By Meg
Growing up in the 70s was incredible!The clothing, the music, the food! Everything was so great. But was there anything better than the toys we had? The answer is no.Kids today have everything they could possibly need to keep from getting bored. Phones, computers, TV, video games...the list is endless. But remember when IMAGINATION was the best gift?See if you recognize any of these vintage toys from the 70s. Maybe you still even have some!1. 1970s Barbies and accessories2. 1979 Atari 400 Home Computer System3. Vintage Easy Bake Oven4. Vintage Transistor Radios5. Punch Me Toys6.

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9 Dangerous Things Kids Used To Do All The Time

By Zachary
People say that the past is a different country, and it can certainly feel that way looking back on how kids used to behave back in the day.We're not saying all parents nowadays coddle their children, but it's definitely true kids used to be allowed to do some pretty dangerous things. Whether we didn't know any better or we just worry more, kids today will never know what it was like to have an old fashioned childhood where anything was allowed - except bad manners.Take a walk down memory lane with these 9 dangerous things kids don't do

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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,

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10 Wacky Grooming Products From the '70s

By Meg
The 1970s gave us a lot in the way of fashion sense. I'd like to think us baby boomers were pretty savvy in what we chose to wear and accessorize with. I'd LIKE to think that for hair, as well. But we all know I would be wrong. There were...just a lot of big waves and big curls and big mullets. BIG mistakes. Hair, of course, wasn't the only thing weird about the 70s. We had some definitely questionable grooming prodcuts back in the day. Do you remember any of these?1. Lemon UpThere was reportedly the juice of
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