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  • A woman in a white outfit and heels poses with one leg up on the rear bumper of a custom black van with colorful red, orange, and yellow stripe graphics and a mural, parked near trees.

    19 Times the 1970s Took “Express Yourself” Way Too Far

    The 1970s were a kaleidoscope of polyester, disco balls, and unapologetic self-expression. It was the decade when “express yourself” wasn’t…

    The 1970s were a kaleidoscope of polyester, disco balls, and unapologetic self-expression. It was the decade when “express yourself” wasn’t just a mantra, but an audacious act. From fashion statements that looked more like fever dreams to cultural trends that…

  • A decorated Christmas tree with lights stands next to a wall-mounted TV showing an animated movie. Stockings hang on a mantel to the left, and holiday decorations adorn the room, creating a festive atmosphere.
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    How Much Christmas Trees Cost Now vs. All the Way Back to the 1960s

    Buying a Christmas tree has always been a holiday tradition, but the price attached to it has changed dramatically over…

    Buying a Christmas tree has always been a holiday tradition, but the price attached to it has changed dramatically over the decades. In the 1960s and 1970s, a real tree was a small, almost forgettable expense, often picked up from…

  • A bearded man in an orange prison jumpsuit and tan jacket is escorted outdoors by two law enforcement officers, one wearing sunglasses and the other in a dark jacket with an official seal.

    15 of the wildest bounties put out for criminals in the late 1990s

    Tracing back to the late 1990s, law enforcement agencies around the globe put out obscenely large bounties on some of…

    Tracing back to the late 1990s, law enforcement agencies around the globe put out obscenely large bounties on some of the world’s most dangerous criminals and fugitives that were still at large. These bounties captured a moment in history when…

  • A vintage, black and red horse-drawn sleigh with elegant gold details sits on snow, surrounded by trees and ivy-covered walls. The sleigh features plush red velvet seats and ornate metalwork.
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    20 of the priciest sleds and sleighs out there

    Sleds are no longer just a simple way to glide over the snow while on vacation. In the world of…

    Sleds are no longer just a simple way to glide over the snow while on vacation. In the world of luxury, they’ve become design objects, collectible pieces, and status symbols. From models created by major fashion houses to custom-made handcrafted…

  • A young man wearing headphones stands beside a vintage green car with the driver’s door open in a parking lot; there are other parked cars and a gas station in the background.

    20 vintage photos of 1970s moments that are rich in nostalgia

    Before cell phones, social media, and constant screens, life was captured in simple, spontaneous photos taken right in the moment.…

    Before cell phones, social media, and constant screens, life was captured in simple, spontaneous photos taken right in the moment. The 1970s left behind images that spark deep nostalgia, not only because of their look, but because of the way…

  • Side-by-side black and white photos: on the left, a young boy holds a telephone receiver to his ear; on the right, a young man in a suit and tie looks off to the side.
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    19 Yearbook Photos of Famous Boxers over the Decades

    Every legend has a humble beginning, and for boxing’s greatest, it often started in the classroom. Before they stepped into…

    Every legend has a humble beginning, and for boxing’s greatest, it often started in the classroom. Before they stepped into the ring and became legends, many of boxing’s greatest champions were just students posing for their yearbook photos. From awkward…

  • A woman in a vintage dress points and smiles at an old NBC television camera. Next to her, a man wearing a cowboy hat, neckerchief, and shiny shirt grins, sporting a painted-on beard. Both images are in black and white.

    30 Candid Photos That Capture Real Life in the 1940s

    These 1940s photos perfectly capture the push and pull of the decade, taking us back to a time that teemed with uncertainty and promise.

    The first half of the 1940s were marked by World War II, from watching updates with worry in Times Square to walking through rubble in London, all while trying to…

  • A woman with long brown hair, wearing a striped shirt, holds a bottle of champagne in one hand and an empty glass in the other, standing indoors near a white wall.

    20 overrated actors that had their moment in the smokin’ 1970s

    The 1970s were a golden age of cinema, but also an era when Hollywood’s publicity machine often exaggerated actors’ talents…

    The 1970s were a golden age of cinema, but also an era when Hollywood’s publicity machine often exaggerated actors’ talents far beyond their actual abilities. Glossy magazine spreads, studio contracts,…

  • A person’s back covered with a colorful Japanese-style tattoo, featuring two fierce warrior figures surrounded by intricate floral patterns and traditional motifs.

    24 of the Most Expensive Tattoos People Emptied Their Savings For

    Tattoos can be priceless in meaning, but some are literally worth a fortune. While most people spend a few hundred…

    Tattoos can be priceless in meaning, but some are literally worth a fortune. While most people spend a few hundred dollars for a meaningful design, others have emptied their savings…

  • A person in a school uniform cosplay with long blonde hair, a red plaid bow, and a blue scrunchie, stands thoughtfully in a crowded outdoor event, holding strands of hair near their mouth.
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    19 Obscenely Wealthy Cosplayers

    Cosplay has evolved far beyond a niche hobby into a global industry where creativity meets entrepreneurship, and some of its…

    Cosplay has evolved far beyond a niche hobby into a global industry where creativity meets entrepreneurship, and some of its biggest stars have turned dressing up into fortunes. These obscenely…

  • A group of people in winter clothing cut and collect large blocks of ice from a frozen lake using saws and shovels, with snow-covered ground and distant hills in the background.

    15 Wintertime Jobs That Kept the Lights on in the Mid-1900s

    During the harshest winters of the mid-20th century, keeping cities running was a real challenge. Before modern technology, thousands of…

    During the harshest winters of the mid-20th century, keeping cities running was a real challenge. Before modern technology, thousands of people relied on physically demanding jobs. While snow and ice…

  • Aerial view of a large mansion with a pool, set atop coastal cliffs overlooking a sandy beach and the ocean, surrounded by trees and other homes. Waves gently reach the shore below.
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    15 of the Most Decadent Homes Owned by 1970s Celebrities

    The 1970s were a golden era of excess, glamour, and unapologetic style, and nowhere was that more evident than in…

    The 1970s were a golden era of excess, glamour, and unapologetic style, and nowhere was that more evident than in the homes of its biggest celebrities. These residences embodied the…

  • Three people talk near a chain-link fence. One man in a black jacket and cap stands between a woman in a black hat and a person in a uniform wearing a cap and sunglasses. A white vehicle is in the foreground.

    20 Mugshots of College Football Players Who Got Busted

    College football has produced some of the most iconic athletes in American sports, but not every headline comes from the…

    College football has produced some of the most iconic athletes in American sports, but not every headline comes from the field. Over the years, several star players found themselves making…

  • A man sits on a couch with a child asleep on his lap, both resting. Nearby, two children play on the floor while another sits quietly. The scene appears cozy and domestic, with a partially visible Christmas tree in the foreground.
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    20 Vintage 1960s-1970s Photos if Scrooge Ruined It

    Holidays often come with huge expectations. Everyone is supposed to be happy, families are expected to get along, and the…

    Holidays often come with huge expectations. Everyone is supposed to be happy, families are expected to get along, and the atmosphere should feel perfect even when reality says otherwise. Sometimes…

  • Black and white FBI wanted poster for Donald David De Freeze showing three headshots, physical description, aliases, crimes committed, caution notice, and contact info for reporting sightings. Text is in bold and standard fonts.
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    15 of the Biggest Bounties Put out for Criminals in the ’60s-’70s

    During the 1960s and 1970s, law enforcement agencies around the world turned to increasingly large cash rewards to capture some…

    During the 1960s and 1970s, law enforcement agencies around the world turned to increasingly large cash rewards to capture some of the most dangerous criminals of the era. From organized…

  • A Prada bucket hat covered in sparkling crystals, shown in full view on the left and a close-up detail of the crystals and Prada logo on the right. The hat has a luxurious, shiny appearance.

    15 Hats with Price Tags That’d Light People Up Like Christmas Trees

    Baseball caps are supposed to be simple, practical, and easy to throw on without thinking twice. But somewhere along the…

    Baseball caps are supposed to be simple, practical, and easy to throw on without thinking twice. But somewhere along the way, luxury fashion decided a hat could cost as much…

  • A smiling man in a white Leeds United football jersey sits in an empty stadium with blue seats.
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    20 college soccer players who made dumb money as professionals

    For years, college soccer was seen as a secondary path within professional football. Many believed that going through the university…

    For years, college soccer was seen as a secondary path within professional football. Many believed that going through the university system meant giving up money, fame, and major contracts. However,…

  • A Boston Celtics player wearing jersey number 42 prepares to shoot a basketball while being closely defended by a Cleveland Cavaliers player in a maroon jersey, during a game.
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    20 College Basketball Players Who Made Crazy Money In The NBA

    College basketball has long been the proving ground for future NBA stars, but for some players, the jump from campus…

    College basketball has long been the proving ground for future NBA stars, but for some players, the jump from campus courts to professional arenas didn’t just mean fame, it meant…