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It Slices, It Dices: When Ginsu Knives Cut Through the As-Seen-on TV Competition
How an Ohio-made kitchen knife was reimagined as a piece of Japanese steel—one endorsed by Lorena Bobbitt, in a manner of speaking.
THE '80S
Unraveling the Many Mysteries of New Order's "Blue Monday"
Equal parts happy accident and technological triumph, “Blue Monday” is a supremely weird and brilliant song that continues to pack dance floors and transfix listeners 40 years after its original release.
When Micro Machines Took Off
The thumbnail-sized cars were a hit thanks in large part to John Muschitta Jr., the world's fastest-talking pitchman.
A ‘Back to the Future’ Musical Arrives on Broadway Next Summer
The show, which has drawn rave reviews in London, will have previews beginning June 30.
Tina Turner Is Getting the Barbie Treatment
The Queen of Rock and Roll was apparently “very involved in the design process” of her Barbie counterpart.
12 Facts About 'Desperately Seeking Susan'
When filming began on 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' Madonna was an up-and-coming singer. By the time shooting wrapped, she was a bona fide superstar.
Point of No Return: How 1980s Hitmakers Exposé Endured to Become One of the Most Successful Girl Groups of All Time
Though Exposé's name is not nearly as recognizable as TLC, Destiny's Child, or The Bangles, the 1980s hitmakers are the only girl group since The Supremes to score seven consecutive Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
20 Magical Facts About My Little Pony
My Little Pony—one of Hasbro's most recognizable and beloved toy lines—has been flying off shelves since it debuted in 1983. Here are a few things you might not have known about the toys, the TV shows they starred in, and the Bronies they inspired.
10 Fun Facts About “Weird Al” Yankovic’s ‘UHF’
'UHF' was a passion project for "Weird Al" Yankovic, but it bombed at the box office in 1989. Here are 10 fact about the cult classic you might not have known.
8 Fun Facts About Pillow People
Pillow People—the plush bed buddies that were all the rage in the 1980s—were invented after a nightmare.
12 Wild Facts About Guns N' Roses's 'Appetite for Destruction'
On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses unleashed their first studio album, 'Appetite for Destruction,' and changed the face of '80s rock.
How Aerosmith and Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" Forever Altered the Landscape of American Music
In the '80s, the destruction of two walls changed the course of human events. One was the Berlin Wall, which came down on November 9, 1989. The other was the wall separating Aerosmith from Run-DMC in the 1986 music video for "Walk This Way."
Great Scott! These 'Back to the Future' Bloopers Are Hilarious
Though the end result is effortlessly entertaining, making 'Back to Future' was as difficult as generating 1.21 gigawatts of power.
10 Facts About George Michael's 'Faith'
The idea of pop stardom fundamentally changed in the 1980s, in part because of George Michael and his blockbuster solo album debut, 'Faith.'
Kate Bush's Haunting "Running Up That Hill" Has Been Connecting With New Generations for Nearly 40 Years
Kate Bush’s 1985 synth-pop classic “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” is running up the charts decades after its release—and not for the first time.
12 Toys From the 1980s That Didn't Take Off
Many people of a certain age look back at the 1980s as the golden age of toys. But some action figures just didn't resonate—at least back then.
For Sale: Hundreds of Props and Costumes From Your Favorite ‘80s Movies, From 'The Terminator' to 'Top Gun'
The Propstore is hosting its largest-ever entertainment memorabilia auction this month, featuring props from classic '80s movies like 'Top Gun,' 'The Terminator,' and more.
'Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!' A Crushing History of Monster Trucks
With 66-inch wheels, Bigfoot could crush puny sedans like bugs—and America was here for it.
25 Facts About Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining'
Though Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic 'The Shining' is widely considered one of the best Stephen King adaptations, the bestselling author himself isn't a fan.
10 Discontinued Beverages Coveted by Collectors
These gone-but-not-forgotten libations still have their fan-bases, some of whom shell out pretty serious cash for these vintage potables.
15 Quick Facts About 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'
Get to know the 1982 teen comedy on a deeper level.
9 Facts About Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest names in the history of professional wrestling. Learn more about the man behind Hulkamania with these facts about his life.
Pack of Lies: The Enduring Legacy (and Mystery) of Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight"
"In the Air Tonight," Phil Collins's first solo single, has been inspiring vigorous air-drumming and bizarre rumors for more than 40 years.
This Montage of '80s Movie Montages Is the Retro Supercut You Didn't Know You Needed
The only thing better than a great 1980s movie montage is a montage of several great 1980s movie montages.