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Uncrustables shook the sandwich and patent worlds.

How Uncrustables Reinvented the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

A sealed, crustless sandwich shook the patent world to its core.

An improved version of the game is also available on many devices.

‘The Oregon Trail’ Video Game Will Be Adapted Into a Comedy Movie

Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.

Retro Video Shows What a Trip to the Movies Was Like in 1987

This video will have you nostalgic for the days of original blockbusters and reasonably-sized popcorn.

1984 was a banner year for movies and music.

7 Reasons Why 1984’s Pop Culture Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving

From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Madonna’s VMA performance, 1984 was a memorable year for pop culture.

R.L. Stine—the father of children’s horror lit.

It Came From the Kid Lit Section: Remembering the Children’s Horror Boom of the 1990s

Series like R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps introduced '90s kids to horror at a young age.

Krispy Kreme has some exciting items for Ghostbusters’ 40th anniversary.

Krispy Kreme Is Celebrating Ghostbusters’ 40th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Donuts

Get ready for Halloween with Krispy Kreme’s Ghostbusters collection.

Nintendo’s newest attraction is now open.

Attention Video Game Fans: A Nintendo Museum Just Opened in Japan

Here’s another reason to add Japan to your bucket list: a Nintendo museum just opened in the country.

Retro Video Shows What Flying in a Concorde Was Like in 2003

Champagne, caviar, and a “kerosene-like” smell made a supersonic flight aboard the Concorde one to remember.

JELL-O Is Entering the Home Goods Space With a Line of Inflatable Furniture

Introducing the inflatable chair you didn't know you needed.

When Schools Made Kids Care for ‘Egg Babies’ to Thwart Teen Pregnancies

To curb teen pregnancies, schools in the ‘80s forced kids to care for another delicate dependent: an egg.

Retro consoles will always have a place in our hearts.

The 10 Most Valuable Retro Video Game Consoles

If you have these consoles lying around, you might want to consider selling them on eBay.

21 Incredible Films Turning 50 in 2024 (And Where to Watch Them)

Whether you’re in the mood for a slasher movie or a kung-fu classic, discover the best movies to watch from 1974 on Tubi, Max, and other streaming platforms.

Myspace is Instagram’s latest inspiration.

Instagram Users Can Now Add Songs to Their Profiles Like It’s 2006

Just like Myspace before it, Instagram is letting users add 30-second song clips to their profiles.

The show shot its cast—including Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc—to mega-stardom.

40 Surprising Facts About ‘Friends’

In honor of its 30th anniversary, discover even more fun facts about NBC’s hit sitcom, ‘Friends,’ which helped turn its cast—including Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox—into household names.

‘Ooga Chaka’: How Dancing ‘Baby Cha’ (Briefly) Took Over the ’90s

The boogying baby animation from ‘Ally McBeal’ was one of the internet's first viral memes, and was alternately charming and horrifying.

Heather O'Rourke in a scene from “Poltergeist” (1982)

It’s Heeeere: The House From ‘Poltergeist’ Is Up for Sale for the First Time Since 1979

The Simi Valley residence was the site of the Freeling family's close encounter with malevolent spirits.

How ‘James at 15’ Helped Teen TV Dramas Come of Age

Airing in 1977, the show was an honest depiction of teen troubles—so honest that some adults couldn’t handle it.

Carrie Fisher poses for 'Rolling Stone' to promote 'Return of the Jedi' in 1983.

Princess Leia's Gold ‘Star Wars’ Bikini Nets $175,000 at Auction

The controversial captive couture has its share of fans and detractors.

Knotts's turn in "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" caught the eye of Universal Studios head Lew Wasserman, which also helped.

Scared Silly: How ‘The Ghost and Mr. Chicken’ Turned Don Knotts into a Movie Star

‘The Andy Griffith Show’ star didn’t seem cut out to be a movie star. But thanks to some enduring connections to Mayberry, Knotts would have the last laugh.