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    15 Valuable Collectibles From the 1950s

    Time can convert many things into valuable collectibles. Take for instance, something from the 1950s. In the decades that have since passed from the 1950s, things like original Barbie dolls have skyrocketed in value. It’s pretty wild to see, indeed. 1. Original Barbie Dolls Barbie debuted in 1959, and the original dolls in their striped swimsuits can be very valuable — especially if they’re still in their packaging. Collectors cherish them not just for their nostalgic appeal, but also as a way to remember the changing (and fleeting) trends in fashion, culture, and societal norms. 2. Mid-Century Modern Furniture The…

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    13 Throwback Lunchboxes That Could Fetch Serious Coin

    Some lunchboxes possess about themselves the ability to summon all kinds of crazy cash in the process. It’s a beautiful thing what can happen when an object’s value appreciates in…

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    15 Baseball Cards Worth More Than A Ballgame

    Anyone who has been a collector of something knows that baseball cards can call for serious amounts of cash. It’s crazy. A card that could be tucked away in your…

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    15 “Quiet” Jobs That Can Still Rake In $90,000 Salaries

    Not all the jobs need require the spotlight and the glamor. Actually, you can move in humble silence and stack serious amounts of cash if you find the right career…

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    10 Showboat Purchases By Celebrities That Want Attention

    Celebrities kind of live in a different dimension. Their relationships with many material goods and time itself seem to operate on a different plane sometimes. Whether it be the purchase…

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    20 Vintage Photos of Classic Ford Cars From the 1960s

    The Galaxie scratched the itch for chrome fanatics. The Country Squire served families a ride to fit all the kids. The Fairlane was classy and suave all at the same…

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    A Glimpse Into the Past: 35 Striking Photos That Capture 1937

    From the glamour of swing-era fashion to the lingering shadows of the Great Depression, 1937 was a year caught between uncertainty and hope for the future. Though tension was already…

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    12 Incredibly Expensive Movie Sets That Blew Past Budgets

    If you thought that every movie was either filmed in a pre-existing location or totally designed by CGI, allow us to enlighten you. As it turns out, creating movie sets…

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    12 Retro Photos That Show Musicians Living That Tour Bus Life

    Life on the road for musicians is never as glamorous as it seems. Cramped quarters and long days relegated to seats or bunks make for plenty of dull moments. But…

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    These 15 Movie Stars Ruled the Box Office in the 1970s

    Dominated by larger-than-life stars who drew in massive crowds with their charisma and talent, the 1970s were a golden age of cinema. From anti-heroes we loved to hate to glamorous…

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    35 Photos That Take You Straight Back to the Late 1950s

    In the late ’50s, America was in the thick of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement, and tensions were high from more than one angle. TV dinners became…

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    The Price of Intergalactic Glory: 11 of the Most Expensive Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made

    When it comes to science fiction, bigger often means pricier — and nowhere is that more apparent than in the budgets of Hollywood’s most ambitious space odysseys and futuristic adventures.…

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    15 Photos That Show the Inner Workings of Old Newsrooms

    Noisy typewriters, ringing telephones, smoke-filled rooms — these were the hallmarks of old-school newsrooms, a place where computers were but a mere idea and the 24/7 news cycle had yet…

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    Inside the Galaxy: 24 Behind-the-Scenes ‘Star Wars’ Photos

    Few film franchises have inspired cult followings the likes of “Star Wars,” but what about the behind-the-scenes snippets that reveal the hard work (and play!) that went into making these…

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    Backstage Pass: 21 Raw and Real Backstage Photos of Famous Musicians

    As electric as concerts can be, backstage can be downright magical, too. Far from the audience seats and blinding arena lights, musicians can let their guard down before taking the…

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    24 Photos That Prove Concerts in the ’70s Were Legendary

    The ’70s were the golden age of live music, a time when bands and soloists delivered performances so electrifying, they became the stuff of legend. From Led Zeppelin blowing the…

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    Life on Set: 16 Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Iconic TV Shows

    Over the decades, TV shows have succeeded in creating detailed worlds that feel incredibly real. They’ve done such a good job, in fact, that taking a peak behind the scenes…