1970s

  • A Johnny Bench baseball card next to a Batman comic book cover titled The Demon of Gothos Mansion.

    15 Valuable 1970s Items That Skyrocketed In Value

    Many 1970s collectibles have surged in value, with some now selling for tens of thousands of dollars. From breakout video games and rare vinyl releases to designer handbags and iconic toys, items from this decade have become highly desirable among…

  • A sliced pâté en croûte next to a tray of deviled eggs topped with pickled onions, mustard seeds, and dill.

    15 Holiday Foods From The 1960s-1970s That Get Unwarranted Hype

    Holiday tables in the 1960s and 1970s were filled with dishes that were meant to impress but often missed the mark. Between gelatin molds, questionable flavor combinations, and an obsession with convenience foods, many holiday classics were more about appearance…

  • Vintage advertisements for Libby’s Spread’n Heat Pizza spread and a child eating a plate of pasta with the text, “Sure beats a cold sandwich.”
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    20 Weird 1970s Food Ads That Project A Groovier Decade

    Food ads in the 1970s were a different, far more rad machine. Really, you can see the fascinating differences in the vibe of the times, as demonstrated through the ads of the 1970s. To say that the advertising was a…

  • A side-by-side view of an opened rectangular can of pink meat and an opened cylindrical can of pineapple rings.
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    14 Vintage Groceries Every 1970s Family Kept in the Pantry

    Discover 14 Vintage Groceries Every 1970s Family Kept in the Pantry

  • Stock traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, with one trader in the foreground holding up a slip of paper while speaking into a telephone headset.

    18 Facts About Money That Would Surprise People From 50 Years Ago

    Discover 18 surprising money facts revealing how American banking, spending, saving, and investing have changed since 1976.

  • A split-screen image showing a designer editing a “Spring Collection Sale” layout by hand on the left and digitally on a computer on the right.

    18 Jobs That Look Very Different Than They Did 50 Years Ago

    Discover 18 jobs that look very different than they did 50 years ago, from office work to skilled trades transformed by technology and changing routines.

  • A woman wearing a motorized Vibra-Tone exercise belt sits on a couch next to the product’s vintage box.

    17 Health Fads From the 1970s That Doctors Would Question Today

    Discover 17 health fads from the 1970s that doctors would question today, from unusual diets to wellness trends that haven’t stood the test of time.

  • Three shrimp cocktails served in martini glasses.

    16 Dishes From the 1970s That Are Unforgettable

    The ’70s were a time of bold culinary experimentation, where dinner parties and special occasions often featured dishes rooted in sophistication and flair. From the iconic quiche Lorraine to opulent…

  • Two boys in t-shirts stand face-to-face in a suburban street, one pointing an accusing finger at the other while three other children look on.

    18 Childhood Freedoms That Were Normal in the 1970s

    Discover 18 childhood freedoms that were normal in the 1970s, from exploring neighborhoods alone to enjoying independence that seems surprising today.

  • A vegetable garden in the foreground with a fenced-in yard, a house with a porch, and a backyard swing set and shed in the distance.
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    14 Things a $25,000 House Could Buy in 1970

    In 1970, $25,000 was enough to buy a house in many parts of the U.S. Today, that amount covers a down payment or a few years of rent, but back…

  • Black and white police mugshot of Sid Vicious, showing both a profile and front view with an NYCPD booking sign.

    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…

  • A paper fortune teller decorated with handwritten colors, numbers, and hearts.
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    15 Objects Found Inside a 1970s School Desk

    Discover 15 objects found inside a 1970s school desk

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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.

  • Three college students carrying books walk together on the steps of a library building.

    15 Things a Single Income Could Buy in America in the 1970s

    In many American societies, a steady job in manufacturing, construction, or transportation could help a family pay the bills, rent or buy a house, raise children, and afford the possessions…

  • Cobra 29LTD CLASSIC CB radio with knobs, switches, and a handheld microphone.

    12 Electronics From the Sublime Seventies That Feel Futuristic

    It’s hard to picture a world without many modern conveniences we can enjoy today. It would be a strange one. It would be a world almost “implicated” by our need…

  • A person in shorts and striped socks washes a light blue NSU Prinz car parked in front of a house.
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    15 First Jobs Every Teenager Had in the 1970s

    For many teenagers growing up in the 1970s, getting a first job was an important event. Long before online applications and remote jobs, teens usually found work by walking into…

  • A group of seven children standing in and around a wooden play structure in a yard.
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    15 Things That Made a 1970s Summer Unforgettable

    There was something wonderful about summer in the 1970s. 1970s summers were measured in scraped knees, melting popsicles, and neighborhood adventures. Much of what made a 1970s summer memorable was…

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    15 Classic School Lunches That Dominated the 1970s

    For kids growing up in the 1970s, lunchtime was often a simple matter. Lunches featured sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and the occasional sweet treat tucked into a lunchbox. Some of these…