1980s
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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.
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15 1980s Fashion Trends That Nobody Will Ever Wear Again
Discover 15 disastrous 1980s fashion trends that nobody will ever wear again, from towering shoulder pads and neon spandex to extreme mullets.
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16 Professions That Paid Well in the 1980s
The 1980s were a different time for work and money. Some jobs offered good salaries, stable careers, and the chance to support a family. Skilled workers could earn a good living without needing the same qualifications some jobs require today.…
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12 Dishes That Stole the Show at the 1980s Dinner Parties
The dishes that pull on all the nostalgic heartstrings are the ones that warm the soul itself. It’s just nice to eat foods that remind us of the golden days. Looking back can be its own wonderfully cathartic process as…
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15 Things That Were Part of a Typical Saturday Morning in the 1980s
Saturday mornings in the 1980s meant cartoons, cereal, chores, bikes, mall trips, and simple routines that defined the weekend.
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10 Noteworthy Toys of the Electric 1980s That Embody Nostalgia
That old and famed toy chest that could be lurking in your very attic could include all kinds of unimaginable treasures from decades long since passed. No kidding, there are collectors that have paid $4,650 for a sole Boba Fett…
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15 Ways People Had Fun in the 1980s Without Spending Much Money
Discover 15 ways people had fun in the 1980s without spending much money, from simple neighborhood activities to affordable entertainment at home.
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15 Halloween Candies That Stood the Test of Time
Halloween candy has changed over the decades, but some treats seem forever connected to the trick-or-treat bags of childhood. Forty years ago, the candy aisle looked different, but plenty of…
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16 Products That Defined Everyday Life in the 1980s
These ordinary 1980s products filled kitchens, bathrooms, school bags, cars, and homes, becoming part of everyday life.
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15 Things From an ’80s Night Out That Would Make Gen Z Cry
Going out for the evening in the 1980s required more planning than it does today. There were no phone messages or digital reservations. If you were meeting friends, you generally…
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14 TV Stars From the ’80s Who Left Hollywood on “Read”
The 1980s were a golden age of television, filled with sitcoms, dramas, and teen icons who became household names. Yet not all of these stars stayed in Hollywood. Some walked…
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16 Things About the 1980s That Many People Miss Today
Discover 16 things about the 1980s that many people still miss today, from everyday routines and entertainment to simple pleasures that defined the decade.
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12 Child Stars from the 1980s Who Are Unforgettable
The 1980s included some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable child stars. There were kids who carried with them hit movies, led sitcoms, and also in some cases, became millionaires before they…
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15 Fitness Trends Americans Couldn’t Get Enough of in the 1970s and 1980s
Discover 15 fitness trends Americans loved in the 1970s and 1980s, from aerobics and jogging to workout crazes that defined a generation.
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14 Ways Public School Changed Since the 1980s
Discover 14 major ways public school has changed since the 1980s, from chalkboards and paper report cards to digital classrooms and modern security.
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15 Photos That Show How Much Japan Has Changed Since the ’80s
Check out 15 Photos That Show How Much Japan Has Changed Since the ’80s
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17 Photos of Hollywood Stars Who Lived Larger Than Life in the 1980s
Some Hollywood stars knew how to take the riches they earned through their peaks and valleys and turn them into unimaginably grand scenery. It’s fun to pause and acknowledge the…
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14 Snacks From the 80s We Wish Still Existed
The 1980s changed supermarket aisles and school lunchboxes. New snacks kept showing up, with diverse flavors and packaging kids had never seen before. Many of them did not last. Tastes…
