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    15 Retro 1980s and 1990s Gaming Setups From Tastemakers of the Time

    I can’t believe how far the world of gaming has come. If I were to try to figure out where things stand with some of these games and even how to go about playing them nowadays, it’d take me days to get to the bottom of that. Maybe. Before gaming chairs, RGB lighting, and elaborate desk arrangements, a bedroom gaming setup usually meant a bulky television, a console balanced on a shelf, and a collection of cartridges or floppy disks scattered nearby. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, young gamers turned ordinary bedrooms into makeshift arcades, computer rooms, and multiplayer hangouts.…

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    19 Pizzas That Had All The Inspiration And No Execution

    I love pizza, but it’s easier said than done to bridge the gap between ideation and successful execution. While it’s…

    I love pizza, but it’s easier said than done to bridge the gap between ideation and successful execution. While it’s all good and fun to let your creative fires roar…

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    15 Architecture Fails That Lost The Plot Altogether

    I don’t understand what any of the designers or architects were thinking in these scenarios. It goes to show the…

    I don’t understand what any of the designers or architects were thinking in these scenarios. It goes to show the value of good architecture. Just because someone might be an…

  • Two signs: one stating that Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is restricted until December 1 and limited to once per night, and another stating “Do Not Post Signs!” with a warning about charges for wall damage.
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    15 Neighborhood Notes That Didn’t Get The Memo On Kindness

    Every block has a storyteller, and in December, they write notes. Tape, marker, props, and one big sigh. These messages…

    Every block has a storyteller, and in December, they write notes. Tape, marker, props, and one big sigh. These messages call out late-night music, blinking reindeer, dogs’ little “gifts”, and…

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    15 Real Life Easter Eggs That People Missed

    When we think of Easter eggs, we usually picture hidden messages in movies, video games, or TV shows. But the…

    When we think of Easter eggs, we usually picture hidden messages in movies, video games, or TV shows. But the real world is full of them, too, intentional (and sometimes…

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  • A shirtless man pulls a large vehicle with ropes held in his mouth while a crowd of onlookers watches on a city street lined with early 20th-century cars and buildings.
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    19 Vintage Photos of Strongmen and Strongwomen from the 1900s

    Long before there were ever the crazy gyms and supplements of today, strongmen and strongwomen were pushed like crazy. These pics capture it.

    Long before there were the wild protein shakes and finely polished gyms of today, the strongmen and strongwomen of the olden days were truly captivating spectacles. This collection of vintage…

  • A split image: on the left, three children and a man sit atop a haystack; on the right, an older man in a suit and black hat looks at the camera outdoors. Both photos appear to be colorized historical images.
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    20 Colorized Photos That Bring 1930s-1940s Farming to Life

    These colorized 1930s-1940s farming photos are able to transport one back in time to when farming was more difficult than ever.

    The hard-fought and hard-won harvests of the 1930s and 1940s forged a resilience that continues to echo across America’s heartland. However, most of the images from that era were originally…

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    20 Colorized Photos of Victorian Couples From the 1840s

    The colorized 1840s Victorian couples photos are something special. The colorization really transports you right back in time.

    The 1840s were marked by both the dawn of photography as well as a moment when Victorian courtship rituals were captured for the very first time. Through the striking process…

  • A man leans over to look inside a shiny black 1960s Ford Mustang on display indoors, while other people stand nearby and posters are visible in the background.
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    21 Vintage Photos of People’s Cars and Bikes in the Sixties

    These vintage 1960s cars and bikes photos are able to transport you back in time to when people had more love than ever for their rides.

    The sixties were a time when the world was dominated by candy-colored convertibles cruising sprawling neon city strips, as well as many trusty bicycles and motorcycles that allowed people to…

  • A woman in a white dress stands by a vintage blue car parked on the roadside, with rocky red desert cliffs and a train in the background under a clear sky.
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    35 Vintage Photos of the Mid-1950s

    These vintage mid-1950s photos transport you back to a bygone era when the world appeared vastly different.

    The mid-1950s were marked by plenty of postwar optimism, suburbs that were taking off, and rock ‘n’ roll that was just starting to stir up the airwaves. This was a…

  • Two children play-fight with toy swords and shields on a city sidewalk. One child wears a t-shirt and jeans; the other wears a cap, t-shirt, and shorts. Parked cars and apartment buildings are in the background.
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    20 Vintage Photos of New York City in the Summer

    New York City is one of the most sought after destinations when summer arrives. Take a step back in time to vintage NYC with these photos.

    New York City in the summertime has always possessed its own unique rhythm. You’ve got the iconic sticky streets, all the open fire hydrants, and the generally electric buzz of…

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  • Five smiling teenage girls with 1980s hairstyles hold up Muppet-themed folders, albums, and shopping bags, standing together indoors in front of a grid wall display.
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    20 Vintage Photos That Show How People Hung Out in the ’80s

    The '80s were an electric decade. If there's one thing that people knew how to do as well, it was to have a proper hang with friends, too.

    The ’80s were an electric decade. If there’s one thing that people knew how to do as well, it was to have a proper hang with friends, too.

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    35 Vintage Photos of the Mid-1960s

    It's always a good time to peer back over the past decades to see how much things have changed. These vintage mid-1960s photos hit the spot.

    The mid-1960s were a time marked by bold change, cultural rebellion, and truly unforgettable style. From the civil rights marches, spanning to British Invasion bands and mod fashion, the world…

  • A young man sits in a small white convertible car while a young woman in a red dress stands beside him, both outdoors on a grassy area with a vintage car and trees in the background.
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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.

  • Split image: On the left, a person in 1970s-style clothes, sunglasses, and a wig holds a yellow umbrella outdoors. On the right, a smiling child in a patterned shirt sits holding a trumpet.

    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,…

  • A person does a backflip amid a lively crowd at an outdoor concert, with people cheering and a musician performing on stage in the foreground.
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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…