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    Drugstores used to be much more than places to pick up prescriptions. Throughout much of the 20th century, American pharmacies sold everything from beauty products and household remedies to candy, toys, magazines, and items that would seem unusual in a modern CVS or Walgreens. Some of these products disappeared because technology changed, while others were replaced by safer alternatives or moved to specialty retailers. A few still exist, but finding them at an ordinary neighborhood drugstore can be surprisingly difficult. 1. Fountain Pens and Bottled Ink Before disposable ballpoint pens became inexpensive and widely available, drugstores commonly carried fountain pens,…

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    From K-Mart sale ads to McDonald's advertisements showing the newest menu items, these ads from the 1990s will make you feel nostalgic.

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    7 Key Differences Between Vintage and Antique Items

    Knowing the difference between vintage vs. antique can help you appreciate their history — and value. Here's how to spot the difference.

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    33 Nostalgic Photos From 1985

    From rock stars speaking out to make a difference to average high school students just being teenagers, these pictures define 1985.

    “Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, way before Nirvana” … it’s 1985! Every room smelled like Aqua Net and all the cool kids wore sunglasses, trying their best to look like the starring…

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    These 17 Photos Show Why Route 66 Is America’s Most Famous Road

    Craving freedom and a taste of the open road? These Route 66 photos capture the promise and spirit of America’s most beloved highway.

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    13 Things Smart Shoppers Never Pay Full Price For

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    Life, Land, and Legacy: 20 Vintage Photos of Native American Life

    These photos capture the unbreakable spirit of Native American communities, and the history and legacy that surrounds them.

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    Here’s What Life in 1955 Looked Like in 32 Nostalgic Photos

    Go back in time with a look at these nostalgic snapshots that capture both the quiet and exciting slices of life in 1955.

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    14 Must-Try Dishes From the 1960s

    From appetizers that promoted social dining to food enhanced with open flames, 1960s fancy dishes were all about the spectacle.

    The 1960s were a golden age for glamorous dining. Folks took their dinner parties very seriously, and swanky dishes were rooted in delicious flavors and showy spectacles. Whether it was…

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    13 Valuable U.S. Mint Error Coins

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    Weird, Wonderful, and Real: 14 Bizarre Buildings That Actually Exist

    Learn all about novelty architecture with these creative structures that blur the line between construction and spectacle.

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