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    13 Tiffany Lamps That Collectors Chase After

    Tiffany lamps have awakened within select groups a complete and unabashed obsession over acquiring them. It’s a prime example of the motivating element of acquiring a status symbol, and Tiffany lamps would seem to be a worthy candidate. These 13…

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    9 Financial Victories Boomers Claimed That Millennials Might Never Get

    There was a day in the not so far distant past when the whole idea of the American Dream didn’t pose as a fever dream either. Now it’s just gotten all kinds of crazy. Boomers, well, some of them, made…

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    15 Underwater Places That Most People Will Never Get to See

    Check out 15 underwater places that most people will never get to see

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    15 Vintage Photos of 1960s Halloween Moments

    Halloween in the 1960s hit different. The vibes were light and the capacity for self expression was running amok like it hadn’t before. People were really out there on their trick-or-treating sprees too. Nowadays, it might be less common to…

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    15 Inventions That Kickstarted in Ordinary Garages

    Some of the world’s most inspired and inventive ideas don’t need grandiose upstarts. In fact, they can take root in places like a standard garage. It’s the brilliance of the mind behind a product’s components, and perhaps the teamwork that…

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    13 Celebs From the 1970s Who Stirred Up Trouble

    The decade of the 1970s was one that was brimming with excess, cultural revolution, and also varying celebrities who lived out on the outer edges, constantly in the spotlight. Some of these celebs ended up arrested, and others then became…

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    15 Little-Known Places That Look Like They Belong to Another Planet

    Some places on Earth look so strange they seem to belong to another planet. From colorful lakes to giant rock formations, the following destinations look nothing like Earth. Many of…

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    12 Wild West Finds That Are Real Life Treasures

    The Wild West was undoubtedly a time rich in adventure, rambunctious lawlessness, and larger-than-life figures, all with their unparalleled nicknames. From the iconic photos right on into the personal items…

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    10 “Old Money Families” Whose Fortunes Stand the Test of Time

    The old money families of this world are a wonder in their own right. It’s really remarkable sometimes just how resilient, or durable rather, some of the wealth that comprises…

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    10 NASA and Space Race Items That Claimed Fame

    Space history isn’t merely what’s written in the textbooks. It’s also a process of what ends up being sold to the highest bidder. These varying space race and NASA items…

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    11 Vintage Records That Could Command a Pretty Bag of Coins

    If you have an old record player lying around in the garage, just collecting its dust, it could very well be time to up and take a closer look at…

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    15 Gen X Childhood “Hardships” Today’s Kids Would Never Survive

    Rewinding tapes, begging for a phone, and walking home alone: 15 Gen X childhood “hardships” today’s kids would never survive.

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    15 1980s Fashion Trends That Nobody Will Ever Wear Again

    Discover 15 disastrous 1980s fashion trends that nobody will ever wear again, from towering shoulder pads and neon spandex to extreme mullets.

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    15 Gaming Accessories Every Kid Wanted but Few Actually Owned

    Discover 15 nostalgic gaming accessories every kid pointed at through store windows, from giant mech flight decks to plastic guitars

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    13 War Heroes Who Rose Into Wealthy Fame Status

    Some people begin a significant chapter in their life stories as heroes in war, and then become certified celeb stars in everyday life. Their journies can remind us that both…

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    15 Comedians From the Swinging Sixties Who Pushed It

    The ’60s were a turning point in comedy. Performers started up with their push beyond punchlines and merely accepting satire. This era would end up producing comedians who didn’t just…

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    14 Places on Earth That Remain Uninhabited

    Some places on Earth still have no one living there. Some are covered in ice, while others are surrounded by dangerous waters, have very little fresh water, or are too…

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    15 American Ghost Towns With Shocking Stories

    Across the U.S., there are towns where empty streets, old homes, and abandoned buildings tell stories of a very different past. Some were once busy mining towns. Others grew around…