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The Truth Behind 'New Coke' And Why They Thought It Was A Good Idea To Change A Classic

By Tanya
Basically everyone has had a Coca Cola beverage in their life. Whether it's a classic Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Sprite, the company makes a bunch of different flavors that we all remember drinking since we were kids. The thing is, there has always been this weird period of time that we hear about when Coca-Cola messed up royally. Some of us even remember it first-hand, but do you actually know the truth behind Coca-Cola's attempted 'New Coke' fiasco? CocaColaHow it startedCoca-Cola had been the leading soda company in the country for decades, but by the early 80s, they were losing

Life

The History Of The Pez Dispenser Is A Lot Weirder Than You Think

By Tanya
Basically everyone has owned a Pez dispenser in their lives, right? The iconic shape of the little candy containers is one of those things that have been around for generations.PEZ CandyYou can get Pez dispensers with all kinds of characters on them, whether it's your favorite Disney characters, iconic super heroes, and even famous people like Elvis! PEZ CandyBut apparently these weren't originally intended for children! Despite the fact that we really only remember them as these toy-like plastic figures, the original Pez dispensers were actually a little bit different. PEZThey are actually shaped the way they are for

Food and Snacks

Jolt Cola Is Coming Back So We're Never Gonna Sleep Ever Again

By Tanya
Jolt Cola is back! The original and best caffeinated soda that we all loved in the 80s and 90s has finally come back into our lives and we are totally psyched! Jolt ColaWe've been so lucky lately, because all our favorite drinks have come back. We had a resurgence of Orbitz, Cystal Pepsi and even Zima, but it's not really the one that we wanted. The real thing we've been hoping would come back was Jolt Cola. Now, we are finally seeing that dream become the reality. @RealJoltColaBefore there was Red Bull or Monster energy drinks, there was only one

Toys

6 Toy Machines We Were Completely Obsessed With As Kids

By Tanya
Creating something with our own two hands always made the best stuff. It didn't matter if it was a treat or a toy, it was also an activity that kept us busy for hours.  Whether we were making a bunch of shaved ice or melting things into our own toys, we all loved the fact that we were involved in the creative process. There were so many awesome kits to choose between, which one was your favorite? Creepy CrawlersEbayFor anyone who wanted to make a toy that was just a gross and slimy bug, this was the one for

Food and Snacks

15 Classic 90s Snacks That Will Bring You Back To Your Childhood, But How Many Can You Name?

By Tanya
Snack time is the most important time of the day. There are so many good options to choose from that sometimes it's hard to decide. Do you prefer sweet or sour? Salty or savory? Well, no matter what you prefer, there was absolutely a snack for you in the 90s. GiphyThe 90s had some of the best snacks. A lot of them are still available now, but there are some that are now discontinued. Whether or not they were left in the past, we will still be able to identify them without the packaging. How many do you think you

90s

20 Mascots Responsible For Almost All Of Your Food Choices As A Kid

By Tanya
Pretty much the best part about being a kid is the snacks right? You get to eat a bunch of sugary treats with bright and fun colors, all complete with their own awesome mascot. Some companies even managed to use a fun mascot to trick us into eating healthier foods!How many of these classic mascots for you remember from your childhood? A lot of them are still around, which one is your favorite? Tony the TigerGiphySugar BearYouTubeTrix RabbitYouTubeSnap, Crackle and PopYouTubeHamburger Helper GloveYouTubeKoolaid ManGiphyCap'n CrunchYouTubeSonny the Cuckoo BirdGamespotSlush PuppieOnce Upon A ProductNesquik BunnyYouTubeThere are more mascots to remember! Click

90s

15 Things You Haven't Thought About Since You Were A Kid

By Tanya
There's a lot to think about these days. Now that we are all "grown up" we have to act like adults and spend most of our time thinking about all of the things we are responsible for. It's not the same as it used to be, when we could just waste our days away doing whatever kids do best. GiphyBecause our brains are so busy with work and family life, we often forget about all the stuff from our childhood. But that's where the internet comes in! It's always there to show us little artifacts that bring back all the
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