Nostalgia

11 Things Kids Could Do Alone in the ’80s That Are Unthinkable Now

11 Things Kids Could Do Alone in the ’80s That Are Unthinkable Now

Kids in the 1980s experienced a level of independence and adventure that would raise eyebrows today.

16 Things That Were Always in the Coat Closet

16 Things That Were Always in the Coat Closet

This list is a walk-through of all the oddly essential items that always ended up tucked behind the coats, as if that cramped space was their permanent home.

11 Common Opinions That Were Totally Normal 30 Years Ago

11 Common Opinions That Were Totally Normal 30 Years Ago

This list shows opinions from 30 years ago that people thought were normal but seem odd today.

13 Things Kids Used to Do for Fun Before Phones Took Over

13 Things Kids Used to Do for Fun Before Phones Took Over

Before smartphones took over, kids found endless joy and adventure in simple, screen-free activities that sparked imagination, friendship, and real-world fun.

13 Department Stores Every Small Town Used to Have

13 Department Stores Every Small Town Used to Have

These 13 department stores were once staples in small-town America, but most are now long gone or unrecognizable.

12 Gas Station Chains That Were Once Everywhere

12 Gas Station Chains That Were Once Everywhere

Once giants of the American roadside, these 12 iconic gas station chains fueled not just cars but memories — now mostly vanished, they tell the story of a bygone era of travel and commerce.