Retro

12 Candy Commercials from the ’80s That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today

12 Candy Commercials from the ’80s That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today

The candy commercials of the 1980s weren’t just colorful and fun; they often crossed lines that wouldn’t pass today. From strange characters to risky messages, many ads were made before stricter advertising rules took hold. Looking back, it’s clear how much things have changed in how candy is marketed to kids.

12 Chain Restaurants That Used to Be Everywhere in the '80s

12 Chain Restaurants That Used to Be Everywhere in the '80s

These once-booming chain restaurants ruled the ‘80s but have mostly vanished like perms and mixtapes.

13 Weird Fads from the ’80s and ’90s We All Forgot About

13 Weird Fads from the ’80s and ’90s We All Forgot About

These 13 strange fads from the ’80s and ’90s took over for a moment, then disappeared almost completely.

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.

18 Memories That Start with “Remember When We Had to…”

18 Memories That Start with “Remember When We Had to…”

Nostalgia can be powerful, especially considering how much life has changed over the years. From rewinding cassette tapes to using payphones, these memories bring back moments that felt normal back then. Let’s take a lighthearted trip down memory lane with 18 things we all once had to do.

13 Things That Were Always in the Glove Compartment

13 Things That Were Always in the Glove Compartment

Glove compartments used to be like tiny treasure chests stuffed with the weirdest, most useful junk.