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    20 Yearbook Photos From ROTC In The 1960s-1990s

    These yearbook photos from the past decades of the ROTC programs are a fascinating insight into past years. ROTC programs were no easy feat to get through, and these yearbook photos are able to shine a light on the joy experienced by people in the programs in spite of the challenges that presented themselves. 1. This young man ended up joining the Navy in the early ’70s 2. Another Navy trainee in the late ’70s 3. He was aiming for the Navy or Hollywood 4. This picture was taken in 1976 5. He was in the academy in the early…

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    15 Bad Designs That Were Doomed Ideas From The Start

    Not all design ideas are these glaring lightbulbs of inspiring innovation. Actually there are countless examples of designs that are…

    Not all design ideas are these glaring lightbulbs of inspiring innovation. Actually there are countless examples of designs that are just plain old disasters. These designs are bad through and…

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    15 Toys From the 1930s That Are Unexpectedly Dangerous

    Toys can be dangerous devices. The prior decades included plenty of toys that somehow made it through inspection and were…

    Toys can be dangerous devices. The prior decades included plenty of toys that somehow made it through inspection and were distributed to the masses. In terms of the associated dangers…

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    20 Tall Tales People Attempt To Present As Real

    American folklore is filled with larger-than-life characters whose stories blend fact, fiction, and outright fantasy. Some were real people later…

    American folklore is filled with larger-than-life characters whose stories blend fact, fiction, and outright fantasy. Some were real people later exaggerated into legends; others were pure invention from the start.…

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    20 Tourist Attractions That Defined Family Vacations in the 1990s

    1990s family vacation spots bring back theme parks, roadside icons, museums, and landmarks that defined road trips and summer breaks.

    1990s family vacation spots bring back theme parks, roadside icons, museums, and landmarks that defined road trips and summer breaks.

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    20 Colorized Moments Capturing Women’s Style in the 1950s

    It's always fun to take a step back in time to appreciate just how much fashion has evolved. These colorized images of the 50s certainly capture that.

    It’s always fun to take a step back in time to appreciate just how much fashion has evolved. These colorized images certainly capture that.

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    37 Vintage Photos of the Late ’70s

    The late 1970s marked a turning point. Disco lights flashed, bell-bottoms swished, punk sneered from the sidelines, and America caught…

    The late 1970s marked a turning point. Disco lights flashed, bell-bottoms swished, punk sneered from the sidelines, and America caught its breath after a roller-coaster decade. Between gas lines and…

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    20 Classic Photos From Little League Championships

    Relive the heart and hustle of youth baseball with 20 classic photos from Little League championships that capture the timeless spirit of the game.

    There’s a special kind of magic in Little League baseball. The dusty fields, oversized helmets, and the kind of raw emotion only kids can show are oddly special. For many,…

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    35 Vintage Photos of the Late ’90s

    The 1990s were an era when the world witnessed a series of progressively more impressive technological changes. The late ’90s…

    The 1990s were an era when the world witnessed a series of progressively more impressive technological changes. The late ’90s especially possessed this air of technologically-fueled optimism. This collection of…

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    20 Vintage Photos of the ’90s Mall Culture

    Revisit the bold fashion, food courts, and social scenes of 90s mall rat culture with 20 nostalgic vintage photos capturing the era’s teen spirit and style.

    The 1990s mall scene was more than just shopping, it was a full-blown cultural moment. Teens flocked to the mall not just to browse racks at Hot Topic or grab…

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    19 Vintage Go-Kart Photos That Are Pure Old-School Cool

    This collection of vintage go-kart photos takes one back in time to a bygone era when go-karts were all the rage. It's wild to see the different kinds.

    This collection of vintage go-kart photos takes one back in time to a bygone era when go-karts were all the rage. It’s wild to see the different kinds.

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    17 Vintage Photos of Wartime Love (1930-1960)

    To experience wartime love exposed your heart to potential heartbreak. These vintage wartime love photos are filled with a vast array of emotions.

    Wartime throughout the whole of human history has included numerous wartime separations between loved ones. This naturally gave way to many extremely heightened emotional war-bride sendoffs on crowded platforms across…

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    19 Wild Things That Happened in the ’60s

    This collection of wild things that happened in the '60s is able to transport you right back in time to a historically disruptive decade.

    It’s an immersive experience to look back and note just how much things have changed. Of the many decades throughout human history, the ’60s were perhaps the most turbulent and…

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    17 Vintage Photos of Swimming in New York City’s Outdoor Pools (1930-1960)

    These vintage photos of New York City outdoor swimming pools are able to capture that nostalgic energy while delivering all the summertime vibes.

    Long before there were such grandiose things as infinity pools that decorated the skyline, New Yorkers claimed victory over the intense summer heat in massive public baths like Astoria Pool,…

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    17 Jobs from the ’70s Parents Never Should Have Let Their Kids Do

    These 17 risky jobs 70s parents let their kids do will leave you wondering how anyone made it out of childhood in one piece.

    These 17 risky jobs 70s parents let their kids do will leave you wondering how anyone made it out of childhood in one piece.

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    20 Vintage Photos of People’s Cars and Bikes in the ’90s

    The '90s were a grand time for people to invest heavily in their cars and bikes. These vintage '90s car and bike photos certainly take us back.

    The vintage ’90s photos of people’s cars and bikes transport one back in time to a bygone era. Each of these vintage snapshots can capture just a bit of that…

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    20 Wild Facts That Happened in 1990

    Discover 20 unbelievable facts about 1990 that will surprise you—from shocking world events to pop culture moments you may have forgotten.

    1990 was one of those years when the world felt like it was flipping the page on history. The Cold War was winding down, Mandela walked out of prison, and…