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  • Left: Woman in a yellow outfit sits on a bicycle, using a public payphone on a sunny street. Right: Two young women in vintage clothing sit in a classroom, taking notes in large binders among other students.
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    15 Things Every ’70s College Student Seemed to Do

    College life back in the ’70s was a whole unique world of its own. It was amplified by free-spirited adventures,…

    College life back in the ’70s was a whole unique world of its own. It was amplified by free-spirited adventures, numerous social movements, and also this overriding sense of rebellion that could be viscerally felt on campuses near and far.…

  • Split image: On the left, a woman with curly hair and blue eyes stares forward against a height marker. On the right, a man in profile poses for a mugshot with an "Alcatraz" sign by his neck.

    17 Colorized Mugshots That Bring the Past to Life

    From Al Capone to a 1914 street-kid pickpocket, these 17 colorized mugshots reveal the stories, fashions, and attitudes frozen in police files.

    Mugshots have long captured more than just the faces of criminals. They’ve also offered vivid glimpses into different eras of society. When these mugshots are provided with the added benefit of being colorized, they bring a profound new life to…

  • A meme with two panels: Left, a vintage 1980s refrigerator with text about its longevity. Right, text jokes that McDonald's apple pie filling is made from molten lava, showing molten material and a baked apple pie.
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    20 Memes and Pictures That Capture the Spirit of the ’80s

    From Walkman ads to mall-rat memes, these 20 pics rewind the neon energy, gadgets, and jokes that made the 1980s unforgettable.

    The 1980s ended up being a bold, highly colorful, and truly unforgettable decade. It was packed with numerous culture milestones. Memes and photos are able to provide a vivid lens into how the decade took shape. Join us now as…

  • On the left, a can labeled "Lead Seal 'N Stop" lead encapsulant coating. On the right, several pink and blue packets of Equal saccharin sweetener scattered on a green surface.

    15 Dangerous Old-School Products People Used Without Knowing the Risks

    From radium wristwatches to lawn darts, these 15 once-popular products prove hindsight really is 20/20.

    Smoking baby powder, glow-in-the-dark watches painted with radium, and lawn darts sharp enough to pierce a skull—some vintage products look more like plot devices from a horror flick than everyday household staples. The 15 items ahead prove that “safety first”…

  • Split image: Left—six men in vintage tennis attire with rackets and balls, posing outdoors against a stone wall. Right—two teens in leather jackets and plaid shirts walk down a street in a black-and-white photo.
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    20 Vintage Photos That Capture Boston’s Charm and Grit Over the Years

    Snow-buried brownstones, Fenway faithful, and sailors on the Charles—20 vintage Boston photos reveal the city's gritty charm before the Big Dig.

    Cobblestone alleys, clam-chowder street stands, and Fenway’s hand-painted scoreboard—Boston has always mixed Brahmin polish with dock-worker grit. The 20 photos ahead take you on a time-travel journey from snowy trolley tracks to Charles River sailboats, proving the Hub’s swagger never…

  • A Waldenbooks store with a bright sign above the entrance, displaying shelves of books and promotional displays inside. A person stands near the back, browsing the aisles.
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    20 Mall Stores From the ’80s and ’90s That You Totally Forgot About

    Sam Goody, KB Toys, Waldenbooks—these 20 once-iconic mall stores vanished, leaving only food-court memories and neon signage behind.

    The ’80s and ’90s were the golden years of mall culture, where neon lights, oversized jackets, and the latest tech were a sign of the times. If you were around during these decades, chances are you spent countless hours browsing…