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13 Fashion “Rules” That Dominated the Past

13 Fashion “Rules” That Dominated the Past

Once ironclad commandments, these old-school fashion rules reveal how style's past obsession with conformity gave way to today's celebration of personal expression.

15 Hairstyles Everyone Tried in the ’80s (and Regretted Later)

15 Hairstyles Everyone Tried in the ’80s (and Regretted Later)

The '80s were a wild parade of teased bangs, mullets, and perms, a time when hair defied gravity, logic, and sometimes dignity—all in the name of fashion.

10 Motel Chains That Were Once Considered Fancy

10 Motel Chains That Were Once Considered Fancy

From vibrating beds to themed rooms, the quirky and bold claims of mid-century motels once promised a luxurious escape for the adventurous traveler, turning roadside inns into playgrounds of innovation and nostalgia.

12 Video Games from the ’80s That Everyone Traded on the Playground

12 Video Games from the ’80s That Everyone Traded on the Playground

Back in the days of chunky cartridges and blowing on game slots to make them work, trading video games was serious business. Kids would bring their prized titles to school in backpacks, swapping them like rare treasures. Some games were legendary, others were weird, but every trade was a chance to play something new.

12 Local Stores That Disappeared Overnight

12 Local Stores That Disappeared Overnight

From beloved neighborhood gems to regional chains, these 12 local stores vanished almost overnight—each disappearance a surprising twist in the ever-shifting story of retail survival.

15 Cartoons from the Past That Quietly Got Pulled from TV

15 Cartoons from the Past That Quietly Got Pulled from TV

From edgy satire to surreal fantasy, these 15 cartoons were pulled from TV under mysterious, controversial, or quiet circumstances, leaving fans craving more of the quirky, bold animation that didn’t quite fit the mainstream mold.