Childhood

15 Backpack Essentials Every ’90s Kid Had

15 Backpack Essentials Every ’90s Kid Had

Before smartphones and digital planners, every ’90s kid packed their personality into a backpack. What you carried said everything about who you were, from your choice of snacks to your favorite pens.

17 Things Every Kid Wanted From the Scholastic Book Fair

17 Things Every Kid Wanted From the Scholastic Book Fair

Nothing lit up a school day quite like the arrival of the Scholastic Book Fair. Whether you had five dollars or just enough for one item, it always felt like a treasure hunt.

15 Discontinued School Supplies That Were Weirdly Fun

15 Discontinued School Supplies That Were Weirdly Fun

Before smartphones and tablets took over backpacks, kids had school supplies that were as weird as they were fun. From scented pens to transforming erasers, these little items made learning feel like play.

13 Childhood Items That Smelled Weird but We Loved Anyway

13 Childhood Items That Smelled Weird but We Loved Anyway

Here's a list of nostalgic childhood items that had strange, sometimes unpleasant smells — but we loved them just the same.

14 Cartoon Characters Who'd Be Problematic Today

14 Cartoon Characters Who'd Be Problematic Today

These 14 cartoon characters would likely face backlash today due to outdated stereotypes, insensitive portrayals, or problematic behaviors that clash with modern values.

13 Educational Shows That Taught Us Nothing

13 Educational Shows That Taught Us Nothing

Here's a look at 13 “educational” shows that entertained us but left us academically empty-handed.