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    16 Photos That Show What Middle-Class Life Looked Like in the 1880s

    The 1860s were a decade of enormous change. Across much of the world, industrialization was accelerating, cities were expanding, and…

    The 1860s were a decade of enormous change. Across much of the world, industrialization was accelerating, cities were expanding, and new technologies were beginning to reshape daily routines. Yet for…

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    14 Child Stars From the 1970s Who Actually Managed Their Wealth

    The 1970s inspired some serious child stars, and just the kind that knew how to manage their wealth in the long run.

    The 1970s inspired some serious child stars, and just the kind that knew how to manage their wealth in the long run.

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    23 Vintage Photos Of Summer in the Sixties

    Explore 23 vintage photos of summer in the sixties, capturing vacations, outdoor fun, family moments, and everyday life during the decade.

    Explore 23 vintage photos of summer in the sixties, capturing vacations, outdoor fun, family moments, and everyday life during the decade.

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    American state fairs go way back. The nation’s oldest state fair was first held in Syracuse, New York, in 1841; since then, people have enjoyed corn dogs and livestock displays…

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    Step back into 1970s McDonald's — dining rooms with ambiance, creepy clowns, and the glory days of 49-cent burgers and Styrofoam cups.

    McDonald’s in the 1970s had a faux flower, red brick vibe that we miss tremendously when visiting the sleek, tech-forward chains of today. So why don’t we take a trip…

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    12 Things Boomers Saved That Gained Value

    From forgotten toys to the "good dishes" that never saw the light of day, here are 12 boomer heirlooms that can resell for a pretty penny.

    Remember when your boomer parents refused to throw anything away, insisting it would “be worth something someday”? Well, that hoarding mentality may have finally paid off. Some of the items…

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    20 School Photos That Show Just How Much Has Changed Since the ’70s

    See how school has changed since the 1970s with side-by-side photos of playgrounds, yearbooks, lunches, and more.

    The classroom experience has come a long way since the 1970s. From the scab-generating playgrounds and poofy prom hair to cafeteria trays piled high with cobbler, the school days of…

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    15 Haunting Photos of the 1930s Dust Bowl

    Learn more about one of America's most ecologically devastating events with these 15 haunting Dust Bowl photos.

    In the 1930s, the Great Plains in the American South faced a financial and environmental catastrophe spurred by years of drought and reckless farming practices. Already reeling from the Great…

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    Peace, Love, and Protest: 15 Photos From the ‘Summer of Love’

    Relive San Francisco in 1967 with these 'Summer of Love' photos, showcasing how free-thinkers turned the city into a weeks-long celebration.

    The “Summer of Love” was a defining moment in San Francisco’s history. In 1967, more than 100,000 people flocked to the city’s Haight-Ashbury district, where droves of hippies embraced psychedelic…

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