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Books

12 Little Golden Books That All Of Our Collections Started With

By Tanya
We all owned at least one Little Golden Books when we were kids. They were the originally released all the way back in 1942, but they continued to be published for decades. The collection grew over the years, with new stories being added all the time. They were made specifically to create a sturdier option for children to read. The cardboard cover and colorful images were exactly what kids wanted. The books were all the same length and size and in order to keep them competitively priced they only cost $0.25.  The original set of 12 are some

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The True Story Behind Freddie Krueger Will Give You Nightmares

By Jon
Most horror movie fans will agree: A Nightmare On Elm Street is one of the classics. Not only was the premise utterly terrifying for anyone trying to sleep afterwards, but in the year that it was released the thriller managed to get under your skin and seem just a little too real. As it turns out, maybe it was...El Lado OscuroIn the film, several people are hunted by a serial killer stalking them in their dreams, who uses supernatural powers to create nightmarish situations before slashing them with his glove made of knives. One of the characters begins to

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Fonzie's Leather Jacket Was Banned, And 12 Other Secrets From The Set Of 'Happy Days'

By Zachary
Whether you grew up in the '50s or not, there's just something about Happy Days that takes us all back to a simpler time. Generations of families have watched the show together, but they probably never knew these behind-the-scenes facts.Hollywood.com1. The cast all worked second jobs as athletesHappy Days creator Gary Marshall came up with a creative way to raise money for charity and let the cast relax after hours. They all played together on a softball team named the Happy Days All Stars. The team played short charity matches before major league games.ABCThey also went on

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Eerie Photos Of NYC Subway From 70's & 80's Shed New Light On City

By Jon
We all know the infamous reputation of the Big Apple. A bustling hive of scum and machinery where danger lurks around every street corner, and the subway system is the proverbial dungeon of the city. While in actuality NYC isn't as bad as movies and rumors have made it out to be, it was the crime waves of the 70's and 80's that instilled fear into the hearts of tourists and locals alike. Willy Spiller is a Swiss photographer that traveled around the labyrinth that is the New York underground for seven years, taking photographs of the daily interactions of

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Only True 'Schoolhouse Rock' Fans Will Remember These Lost Episodes

By Zachary
No matter how old you are, hearing the words "I'm just a bill" is bound to bring back some happy memories.I probably learned more from this cartoon than I did in Civics class.WUSFDespite all of the boring and slow educational shows we watched as kids, it was always enjoyable to learn something from Schoolhouse Rock. The TV show taught us math, science and English using catchy tunes that were easy to remember. Be honest, do you still hum the multiplication songs to yourself? That was why the show was created in the first place. Madison Avenue ad executive

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Do You Know The Most Popular Disney Movie From The Year You Were Born?

By Meg
Most people grew up with the influence of Disney movies. Whether you watched the more recent computer-animated ones, or the original cartoon classics, Disney has played a big part in your life. But what was the most popular Disney movie the year you were born? Find out!1967: The Jungle BookDisneyThis film brought us the classics "Bare Necessities" and "I Wanna Be Like You." Who didn't want a best friend like Baloo? 1968: The Love BugDisney/DelishThe Love Bug started one of the most beloved car franchises of all times. Who hasn't seen a Herbie movie in their lifetime?1969:

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Debbie Harry Is A Psychic, And 11 Other Things About Blondie That Will Make You Say "What?"

By Awa
The eclectic American rock band, Blondie, started as an underground band in the mid-seventies. It wasn't until 1978, when they released their iconic album Parallel Lines, that the band gained better recognition. Over the next few decades, the band's hits often reached number one on charts across the globe helping them cement their place in the music industry. In 2006, Blondie was induced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame further proving that they are one of the best pop-rock bands to come out of the 1970s. The original band members, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, are still releasing

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Arcade Photos That Bring Back So Much Nostalgia You'll Reach For Your Quarters

By Zachary
These days, when pretty much every video game ever created can be bought and downloaded in minutes, it's hard to believe we used to trudge down to the local arcade with rolls of quarters in our pockets.Like Totally 80sWhether you lived near a full-blown arcade,KOTTKEa bowling alley with a handful of games, Slateor a local pizza joint with one lonely arcade cabinet,Redditthere was something magical about popping a quarter into one of these machines and playing until your luck ran out. It's an experience that most of us haven't had in years, which is a shame because
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