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The ’90s
In 1997, the first Harry Potter book was published in the U.K., 'Titanic' arrived in theaters, and you probably had Hanson's "MMMBop" stuck in your head—whether you liked it or not.
From its first steps out of the primordial sludge of the ARPANET days to its current role as a vessel for cat videos and Netflix, we're taking a look at just some of the most important moments in internet history.
From WWE Attitude Era throwbacks to Jon Moxley's new autobiography, these best gifts for wrestling fans could make even the toughest smark swoon.
Zoombinis graced the screens of many a ‘90s PC, inviting kids to use logic and experimentation as they led a troupe of exploited island workers through a Deep, Dark Forest and the Mountains of Despair en route to Zoombiniville.
On September 24, 1991, Nirvana released their second album—and radically changed the face of pop music and altered the cultural landscape for years to come.
Los del Río's “Macarena” became the second longest-running number one in Billboard history, shifted 14 million copies, and sparked a dance craze that spread everywhere from the Olympics to the Democratic National Convention.
From the monster ballad stylings of 'Crossfire' to the sugary pop genius of Polly Pocket, here are some of the most memorable toy jingles from the '90s.
Calico Critters—or Sylvanian Families, as they're known outside North America—took the toy market by storm in the 1980s.
You may not remember some of these songs from the films for which they were recorded; you may have forgotten about some of these songs (or movies) entirely. But each one captures a very specific moment in the life cycle of the films, the artists, the deca
The Backstreet Boys all got the anthropomorphic animated treatment, as did John Lewis and Joan Rivers.
That famous Toys "R" Us jingle that you can hum from memory? One of the world's most successful authors helped write it.
Discover the actors who played your favorite 1990s sitcom characters on Cameo from shows like 'Friends,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Full House,' and more.
A season 4 ‘Friends’ episode that involves revisiting Ross and Rachel’s will-they-or-won’t-they relationship didn't receive rave reviews from the show's biggest fans.
Napster forever changed the way we listen to music. Here are 11 facts about this industry-changing computer software.
Yes, the Brad Pitt ‘Friends’ episode is on the list—and so are two other iconic Thanksgiving episodes.
Booking.com is listing a replica of Monica and Rachel's apartment from New York City's ‘The Friends Experience’ for two nights only.
From ’80s one-hit wonders like Dexys Midnight Runners to ’90s one-hit wonders like Vanilla Ice—and beyond.
Spinoffs rarely outlive their original series, and they definitely don't eclipse them in terms of longevity. But 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' has been defying expectations for decades.
Phoebe Buffay's ubiquitous tune "Smelly Cat" may never have happened if not for a malodorous pooch named Gouda.
Yes, J. Peterman is a real mail order catalog magnate. And yes, he's real-life friends with the not-so-real Peterman.
Why have one TV show when you can have two? And why just have a plain old TV crossover when you can have a really weird TV crossover?
Though NBC called it quits on 'Law & Order' in 2010, after 20 seasons and more than 450 episodes, the series lives on in reruns and spinoffs. In fact, it's probably playing somewhere on TV right now.
When it comes to the best romantic comedies of the 1990s, opinions differ widely. But if you’re from Washington, you might be partial to ‘10 Things I Hate About You.’