Childhood

10 Toys You Swear Existed—But No One Else Remembers

10 Toys You Swear Existed—But No One Else Remembers

A surreal stroll through the toy aisles of forgotten childhoods, these bizarre, brilliant, and barely-remembered playthings prove that the '80s and '90s were a golden age of weird.

20 Defunct Amusement Parks That Kids of the Past Loved

20 Defunct Amusement Parks That Kids of the Past Loved

Here's a nostalgic journey through 20 beloved but now-vanished amusement parks that once filled kids' summers with magic, mayhem, and memories.

18 Kids’ Shows That Had Surprisingly Dark Backstories

18 Kids’ Shows That Had Surprisingly Dark Backstories

Behind the bright colors and cheerful tunes, these kids’ shows hide surprisingly dark backstories that reveal trauma, loss, and existential dread lurking just beneath the surface.

11 Saturday Chores That Felt Like Punishment

11 Saturday Chores That Felt Like Punishment

These Saturday chores felt more like mini-sentences than part of a normal weekend routine.

14 Summer Activities from the Past Kids Today Wouldn’t Understand

14 Summer Activities from the Past Kids Today Wouldn’t Understand

Summer used to mean freedom, sunshine, and endless outdoor adventures that didn’t involve screens or Wi-Fi. Kids growing up in earlier decades filled their days with simple joys and old-school fun. Many of those pastimes have vanished, leaving younger generations puzzled by how things used to be.

10 Playgrounds That Would Be Considered Unsafe Today

10 Playgrounds That Would Be Considered Unsafe Today

These old-school playgrounds were thrilling at the time, but today's safety rules would shut them down in a heartbeat.