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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…

    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…

    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…

    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…

    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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    19 Photos That Capture Las Vegas Over the Years

    From Fremont Street to the bustle of the Strip, these photos capture the magic of Las Vegas throughout the years.

    Back when the Strip glowed with vintage marquees, big-band music spilled from casino lounges, and headliners like Sinatra and Elvis turned every night into an event, Las Vegas had a…

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    20 Throwback Photos of Classic Dorm Life

    From pennants and posters on the walls to friends scrunching onto one bed to hang out, these vintage photos capture dorm life perfectly.

    Long before Wi-Fi, streaming, and modern amenities turned college housing into something closer to an apartment, dorm rooms were bare-bones with creaky bunk beds, mismatched posters taped to cinderblock walls,…

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    17 Retro Photos That Show How Times Square Has Changed Over the Years

    From taxi cabs to people filling the sidewalks and spilling into the streets, these old photos show the bustle of NYC's Times Square.

    Times Square has been the epicenter of New York City for more than 120 years, since construction on One Times Square — the building after which the square was originally…

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    17 Retro Ads That Show What Was Cool in the 1970s

    Take a look at these 1970s ads that not only promoted everyday items, but also mirrored societal trends and aesthetics of the time.

    The 1970s were a groovy decade for advertising, complete with bright colors, catchy slogans, and quirky images. From retro campaigns for Coca-Cola and Bic razors to eccentric (and downright creepy)…

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    16 Vintage Photos That Capture America’s Hard-Working Farmers

    From tending to animals to harvesting crops, these vintage photos show how hard-working farmers are and were.

    Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, or have no dietary restrictions, chances are, you have a farmer to thank for the food you eat and the products you use. And…

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    30 Throwback Photos That Bring 1959 Back to Life

    From elementary school classrooms to city bookstores, get a glimpse of everyday life in 1959 through these powerful photos.

    On the cusp of the 1960s, 1959 was a year that made waves. Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba, the Guggenheim Museum opened its doors in New York City,…

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    17 Vintage Photos of Drag Racing at Its Finest

    From backroad races to organized events at the dragstrip, these vintage photos show the glory days of drag racing.

    Burnouts. Hot rods. Hemis. Horsepower. The smell of racing fuel. Trophy girls. Drag racing back in the day wasn’t polished or corporate — it was raw, loud, and rebellious. From…

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    How a No-Spend Week Can Help Reset Your Budget

    Try a no-spend week, the financial challenge that has picked up steam on social media and has the potential to reset your budget.

    Even the most financially savvy among us can make unnecessary splurges. From throwing random Amazon products in your cart to buying a Starbucks coffee when you have perfectly good coffee…

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    30 Throwback Photos That’ll Take You Straight Back to 1993

    From "Nirvana" on the radio to flipping through the pages of "Goosebumps," these pictures take us back to 1993.

    Maybe I’m biased because it was the year I was born, but 1993 exploded with iconic pop culture, products we still pine for, and cartoons that today’s kids are sorely…

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    16 Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Classic Movies

    From customized hats on the set of "Hook" to cheesing extra hard during "The Mask," these on-set movie photos are iconic.

    Movies are one of the greatest sources of nostalgia. We memorize their lines. We admire certain characters and channel them or aspire to be like them in our daily lives.…

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    14 All-American Collectibles That Bring Back Memories

    These 14 all-American collectibles bring back the good ol’ days — think baseball cards, tin lunchboxes, and vintage Coca-Cola signs.

    Some of the most beloved collectibles are the ones that remind us of Friday night ball games, road trips down Route 66, and summers filled with backyard barbecues — pure…

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    17 Photos That Prove 1990s Nightclubs Were Unforgettable

    From the legendary, celeb-studded Viper Room to NYC nightclubs like The Tunnel and Limelight, these vintage photos capture 1990s nightlife.

    When we think about nightclubs in the ’90s, we get immediate Doug and Steve Butabi vibes from “A Night at the Roxbury.” Colorful, shiny suits and mini skirts, clubs that…