90s

5 Facts About 'The Baby-Sitters Club' That Will Make You Want To Read The Entire Series All Over Again

The Baby-Sitter's Club books were some of the most important books when we were young. There was nothing that was more exciting than getting that brand new adventure for Claudia, Stacey, Mary Anne and the rest. We all had our favorite characters, but we loved the entire club. The books really helped shape our generation, but how much do we really know about them? Here are 5 facts that will make you remember just how great these books really were! 1. How did it all begin?ScholasticThe original idea actually came from an editor, not the author herself. Jean Feiwel

Pop Culture

20 Years After "MMMBop", Hanson Performed Their Hit Song And It's Actually Aged Like Fine Wine

I think every girl who grew up in the 90s remember the Hanson brothers, Isaac, Taylor and Zac. Whether it was a poster from the newest issue of TigerBeat hanging in their locker or their album playing through the disc-man 24-7, the Hanson brothers were part of the boy band phenomenon we loved about the 90s. AdweekTheir ridiculously catchy song, "MMMBop" rose through the charts in 1997 when the boys were just 16, 13 and 11 years old. It spent three weeks as the number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, and for good reason. Now 20 years later, we

Pop Culture

8 Famous Songs That Don't Actually Mean What You Think

Many classic songs lend themselves to many different interpretations. We tend to focus on the overall vibe of the song rather than the lyrics, and if we do, we don't think too much into it. The thing is, even if you actually sat down and thought about some of these cryptic songs, you would never actually guess what they're really about. Here are 8 famous songs that have been misunderstood for decades. 1. "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley You can listen to this song hundreds of times and you would never guess the hidden meaning behind it. If

Movies

Disney Under Fire For Putting Makeup On 'Aladdin' Cast To Make Their Skin Appear Darker

Disney executives have come under fire after they've been accused of “browning up” dozens of white actors for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin.The Sunday Times has reported the film has darkened the skin tone for background characters in the busy crowd scenes.DisneyIn response, the mass media company said it was forced to darken Caucasian skin, as the could not find enough South Asian actors for roles requiring skills that "could not be readily found in the Asian community, such as stunt men, dancers and camel handlers.""This is the most diverse cast ever assembled for a Disney

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21 Tattoos That Were Inspired By Classic Disney Movies

Kids have been growing up watching Disney movies for generations. I don't think there is a single person in North American who hasn't seen at least one of the films, and I think it is hard to find someone who didn't at least like one a little bit. Then there are those people who love their childhood movies implicitly. Just because you grow into adulthood, doesn't mean you have to leave everything from your past behind, and some adults have taken this idea to heart. People have been immortalizing their favorite movies and characters permanently in ink, tattooed into their

Fads

Meet The Woman Behind The Pattern That Defined The '90s

If you grew up in the '90s, you probably share a lot of strong memories with other '90s kids.From fashion to smells, there's almost nothing that can't give us flashbacks of our childhood. But one of the mostly strangely evocative trips down memory lane comes when we look at those plastic solo cups with the purple and blue designs.ThisIsWhyImBrokeThese disposable cups were everywhere in the '90s, and they fit right in with the bizarre designs of places like out favorite fast food restaurant. But, against all odds, the design is still around, and still selling like hot cakes

90s

10 Facts About Everybody Loves Raymond That Will Have You Falling In "Love" Again

Whether you loved him or hated him, Ray Romano starred as Ray Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond for nine seasons, for a total of 210 episodes. Ray Barone was a successful sports writer who was married with three children. He lives across the street from his parents and older brother which is where most of the show's plot points originate from. Anyone who has even seen just one episode of the show knows this, but there was a lot going on behind the scenes that you had no idea about. Let's look at 10 facts that you didn't know about

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Never-Before-Seen Photos Of Young Kris Jenner Go Viral As Her Ex Opens Up About Their Relationship

Kristen Mary Houghton, now famously known as Kris Jenner and star of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, could have never dreamed of reaching the success she's achieved today. As a 22-year-old flight attendant dating a photographer, she posed for a series of fashion shots in what looks like a start to a possibly successful modeling career. In Touch WeeklyThe 62-year-old mother of six children didn't start out rich and famous. Kris first met Robert Kardashian when she was only a teenager, but they didn't start dating until a few years later. They dated for a while until Robert broke up

90s

11 Photos Of '90s Fast Food Restaurants That Will Bring Back So Many Delicious Memories

Growing up, there were very few things that got us as excited as when our parents told us that they were taking us out to our favorite fast food joint. While the food and the affordable prices played a huge role, there were many other things that these eateries offered that made us obsessed with them. McDonald's Play Places, anyone? Many fast food restaurants in the 90s had cool and vibrant interiors that made them even more inviting. However, as the world changed, so did most of these restaurants' brands, appearances, and menus. We don't truly realize just how much