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How Did Mary Jane Shoes Get Their Name?

Mary Janes have an early-20th-century comic strip to thank for their name.

Some of these presidents were well versed in October surprises.

Where Did the Term ‘October Surprise’ Originate?

Its political legacy began during the Iran hostage crisis, but other kinds of October surprises had been happening for decades.

Don’t worry, these commercials are more silly than scary.

10 Classic Halloween-Themed Commercials

From loving tributes to the genuinely bizarre, here are some of our favorite Halloween commercials from decades past.

When France’s Père Lachaise Cemetery Used Celebrity Remains to Boost Business

The cemetery failed to interest the public until it started seeking out famous corpses.

Does a Realtor Have to Disclose That a House Is Supposedly Haunted?

The answer depends on where you hope to live.

‘B Dubs’: 10 Slang Terms for Popular Brand Names

Shoppers have been referring to Target as ‘tar-jay’ for over 60 years.

‘Wassup?’: The Origins of the Famous Budweiser Ad

Before it became a cultural phenomenon, Budweiser’s “Wassup” ad started as a short film.

80's Ads: Chef Boyardee Pac Man ABC's 123's Zooroni 1985

7 Discontinued Canned Foods That We’ll Probably Never See Again

From Pumpkin Spice SPAM to Chef Boyardee’s Zooroni, these discontinued canned foods are like a trip down memory lane, but chances are, you’ll never get your hands on them again.

1978 Life Cereal Mikey Likes It Commercial

‘Mikey Likes It’: The Origins of Life Cereal’s Most Famous Slogan

The classic 1970s TV commercial is one of the most famous of all time, but no one ever actually utters its most quoted line.

The Talkboy was an unexpected holiday hit.

When the ‘Home Alone 2’ Talkboy Turned Into a Real-Life Toy Craze

Parents who wanted to get their kids the recording device seen in the movie wouldn't give up. They were thirsty for more.

Perhaps Herb should have never entered the limelight.

Bad Beef: Remembering Burger King’s Infamous “Where’s Herb?” Commercial

In 1986, Burger King customers could win $5000 for spotting ad pitchman Herb in restaurants. It still wasn't enough to make them like him.

‘Bac’n’: 16 Foods With Misleading Names

Some food names are less than forthcoming about what they really are. (We’re looking at you, Grape-Nuts.)

Antacids have a surprisingly rich history of catchy ad slogans.

11 Advertising Slogans That Became Famous Catchphrases

Discover the most memorable advertising slogans that stuck with us. How many have you uttered without even realizing it?

Smokey Bear with Girl Scouts in front of the U.S. Capitol.

How Smokey Bear Helped Win World War II

Smokey Bear’s first ad slogan wasn’t quite as catchy as “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”

Surprisingly, there is truth in this advertising.

Does Febreze Really “Trap” Bad Odors?

When you spritz some Febreze into the air, it actually uses compounds called cyclodextrins to trap those odor-causing molecules.

The lobby of New York City's Museum of Modern Art in 2020.

The Surprising Stories Behind 6 Famous Advertising Slogans

Here's how 'Just Do It' and five other iconic slogans came to be.

Udder Success: A Brief History of the ‘Got Milk?’ Campaign

The “Got Milk?” tagline became as popular as “Just Do It.” But did it really convince people back in the 1990s to drink more milk? Uncover the history of this iconic marketing campaign here.

Kars4Kids Official TV Commercial (Kars for Kids Jingle) | Remastered 2019

The Cruel (But Effective) Agony of the Kars4Kids Jingle

The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.

Oscar Mayer is the only bologna with which America is on a first-name basis.

“My Bologna Has a First Name”: The Origins of Oscar Mayer’s Iconic Jingle

Oscar Mayer's famous jingle taught America how to spell bologna, but how did it get made in the first place?

McDonald's has tried on dozens of slogans over the years.

14 Fast Food Slogans You Probably Forgot All About

From "Where's Herb?" to "We Speak Fish," these fast food slogans didn't withstand the test of time.

Retro Pepsi-Cola logos from the mid-20th century.

Pop Star: How Pepsi Got Its Name

Pepsi-Cola was named for two ingredients that it doesn't (and possibly never did) contain.

Your favorite toys from back in the day could help you rake in some serious dough.

6 of the Most Valuable Happy Meal Toys From McDonald’s

From the McFurby to Boo Buckets, some of the most iconic McDonald’s Happy Meal toys can also fetch a pretty penny these days.

The Brands With the Most TV and Movie Product Placement, Visualized

If you feel like drinking some Coca-Cola after watching 'Stranger Things,' product placement has done its job.

The Budweiser Clydesdales at a Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves game.

How the Budweiser Clydesdales Became a Commercial Success

The horses are an iconic feature in many Super Bowl commercials.