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The One Where Jennifer Aniston’s “Rachel” Haircut on ‘Friends’ Became a Phenomenon

Back in the mid-'90s, no show on television was hotter than ‘Friends.’ But even more popular was the haircut the show spawned that became the must-have look for women everywhere.

Retro furniture from IKEA's Nytillverkad line.

IKEA Is Reviving Designs From Its Past in Celebration of Its 80th Anniversary

IKEA’s Nytillverkad line is inspired by vintage looks that should be familiar to long-time shoppers.

Before there was Mark Wahlberg, there was Marky Mark.

Beyond Jane Fonda: 18 Lesser Known Celebrity Workout Videos

You already know about Jane Fonda's Workout—but what about Mark Wahlberg's 'Form... Focus... Fitness'?

Retro Video Reveals What High School Was Like in the 1970s

To see how much the high school experience has changed in the past 50 years, check out this video from the 1970s.

Hoverboard from 'Back to the Future: Part II' (1989).

Michael J. Fox's 'Back to the Future: Part II' Hoverboard Can Be Yours—for $80,000

Mattel hasn't invented real hoverboards yet, but soon you can bid on the next best thing.

Tiffany, Michael, Heather, Josh, and Jessica (or something like that).

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names from the ’80s

Are you a woman born in the 1980s? If so, there’s a pretty good chance your name is Jessica.

15 Old Things In Your House That Are Worth a Fortune

You might want to check your basement, attic, and spare change drawer for some of these gems that are worth a fortune.

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' will premiere on London's West End in 2023.

A ‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Play Is Coming to London’s West End

The new ‘Stranger Things’ stage play will follow teenage Hopper and Joyce in 1950s Hawkins, Indiana.

The Fuzzy Dice Fad That Conquered the Car World

The dice sprung up as part of 1950s car culture. But how did they get furry?

Exploring Ghost Town Frozen in Time You Won't Believe Exists | Kitsault BC 【4K】

This Canadian Ghost Town Is a Perfectly Preserved 1980s Time Capsule

Unlike other ghost towns, Kitsault was not left to wither and crumble.

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.

This year, give skateboarders gifts that they will actually use.

Decked Out: The 14 Best Gifts For Skateboarders

The best gifts for skateboarders are those they'll actually use, like cool backpacks, helmets, massage guns, and more.

14 Great Low-Tech Gifts for Your Favorite Luddite

Discover the best low-tech gifts for the tech-averse loved ones in your life, including Leatherman multitools and more.

This Halloween Safety Video From the 1970s Is Unintentionally Creepy

The possible involvement of a famous horror director may explain the video's eerie tone.

Meet the 'Winners' of the 2022 Kids and Teens Mullet Championships

Billy Ray Cyrus isn't the only one who can pull off the Arkansas Waterfall.

‘20 Original Hits! 20 Original Stars!’ Inside K-Tel, the Innovator Behind the ‘As Seen on Tv’ Compilation Album

If you've ever bought a best-of CD or record, you can thank Philip Kives, the pitchman who brought us '24 Great Truck Drivin' Songs.'

Forget these ’90s-era fashion staples? As if!

9 Fashion Trends From the ’90s That Are Still All That and a Bag of Chips

From Mom jeans to plaid everything, these fashion trends from the ’90s aren't just retro—they're making a big comeback.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs during the halftime show at 1999's Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami.

Flipping Out: Revisiting the 1990s Swing Revival

In the late ’90s, young people across America fell hard for swing, a musical genre that hadn’t been popular since before their parents were born.

The Best Diner in All 50 States

From greasy spoons in small towns to famous restaurants in bigger cities, here are some of the best diners in all 50 states.

Before 'The Sopranos,' HBO was the home of some pretty out-there programming.

11 Retro HBO Shows You Might Not Remember

Yes, Ron Howard once produced a gritty prison drama. No, you probably don't remember it.

Tom Cruise once considered 'Top Gun' sequels a highway to the danger zone.

In 1990, Tom Cruise Told 'Playboy' That Making a 'Top Gun' Sequel Would Be 'Irresponsible'

Tom Cruise was less enthusiastic about a sequel to 'Top Gun' in 1990, which he described a 'fairy tale' version of war.

That old Pyrex in your attic could be worth a fortune online.

Have Old Pyrex at Home? It Could Be Worth a Lot of Money Online

If you have a box of old Pyrex dishware at home, now is the time to sell it.

If your thirst could only be quenched by a cola stripped of all its pesky coloring, 1992 was a banner year for you.

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.

11 Early Incarnations of Beloved Toys

Here's what some famous toys like Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head looked like in their early days.

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