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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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    10 Showboat Purchases By Celebrities That Want Attention

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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

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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…

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    The 15 Biggest Box Office Stars of the 1980s

    Today’s actors can earn millions per project, but in the 1980s, it took an entire decade to accumulate figures like that. Still, the biggest names in the box office spread…

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    32 Powerful Photos of Life in the 1930s

    During the 1930s, the Great Depression cast a long shadow across America. But life didn’t stop: People worked, danced, built, invented, rebelled, and dreamed of a brighter future. From steelworkers…

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    13 Easy Side Hustles You Can Start This Weekend

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    20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Popular ’70s Movies

    From directors arm wrestling between takes to your favorite Hollywood stars sharing laughs and inside jokes, on-set photos offer a rare glimpse that audiences never get to see on the…

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    From Fashion to Fun: 17 Snapshots That Depict Teenage Life in the ’80s

    Growing up in the ’80s was all about being wild and free. Teenagers blasted cassette tapes, mastered new tricks on their bikes, and tried to beat the high score at…

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    These 30 Photos Capture What Life Was Actually Like in the Early 1920s

    The early 1920s were caught between the lingering hardships of World War I and the exuberance of the Jazz Age that would come to define the Roaring Twenties. In America,…