80s

California Raisins Creator Has Passed Away At 70

By Awa
When the California Raisin Advisory Board (yes, it's a real organization) couldn't figure out a way to convince people to eat more raisins during the 80s, they decided that a band of claymation raisins dancing and singing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," was the solution to the problem.  They appeared in a bunch of commercials, an Emmy Award-winning holiday special, a mockumentary-style movie, partnered with Michael Jackson, and eventually landed their very own cartoon show. The purple R&B singers also had a video game, board game, and figurines, and appeared on mugs, hats, books, backpacks, lunch boxes,

90s

Caboodles Vintage Cases Are Back In Stores And You Can Get One For A Steal

By Awa
What year is it again? With the fanny pack as the new "it" bag, Sony bringing back the original PlayStation, the Backstreet Boys releasing new music, and shows like Party of Five returning to our television screens, I don't blame you for double checking that the calendar says 2018, not 1998. There's a serious 90s revival going on at the moment and so many of the things we loved, hated or just loved to hate, are once again becoming part of our lives. At the top of the list of the things that so many of us 90s girls definitely

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23 Years After The Trial Of The Century, Here's What O.J. Simpson's Kids Are Up To Today

By Awa
When former football star O.J Simpson allegedly killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, he did not just claim the lives of two innocent people. He also robbed his two youngest children, daughter Sydney Brooke Simpson and son Justin Ryan Simpson, of their mother and a normal childhood.The lives of his older children with first wife, Marguerite Whitley, Arnelle and Jason, were also dramatically altered. (O.J. and Marguerite's third child, Aaren Lashone, tragically drowned in the family's pool shortly before her second birthday.)And no, Khloe Kardashian is not his child. Global GrindLife

Retro

How A Wild Affair With Her 13-Year-Old Stepson Ruined An Oscar-Winning Actress's Career

By Awa
In the mid-1940s, Gloria Grahame was the talk of town, and for all the right reasons. The actress had her start in theater, but her talent and hard-work helped her land major roles in some of the biggest films at the time. She made her silver screen debut in the 1944 film in Blonde Fever, then two years later, she appeared in It's a Wonderful Life as the flirtatious Violet Bick. By her third film, Crossfire (1947), she was in the running for the coveted Oscar. Best Movies by FarrFilm noir sirenDespite her critically-acclaimed performances and the box-office success of

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Princess Charlotte Set To Make History When The Third Royal Baby Arrives

By Awa
Prince William and Kate Middleton's second child, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, is only two years old, but her charm has no bounds.From saying her first words in public while on a Royal Tour with her parents, to upstaging her aunt Pippa Middleton, at her own wedding, Charlotte is already stealing all the attention away from the other members of the royal family. Marieclaire.co.ukThere's even a pub in Colchester, Essex that's been named after her! This makes her the youngest royal to ever receive this honor. Earlier this year, after it was announced that the princess will be

80s

First Full Trailer For The "Roseanne" Revival Is Finally Here

By Awa
2018 is the year of the revivals. Over the last couple of months, there have been confirmation that many of our favorite television shows and films from the 80s and 90s will be given the reboot treatment, including Heathers to Charmed and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But nothing got me more excited than finding out that Roseanne was scheduled to return to our screens. Growing up, watching this sitcom was something my family regularly did together. We loved everything about the show because unlike a lot of other sitcoms, Roseanne was relatable. Just like us, the Conners were a

80s

12 Perfumes That Will Transport You Right Back To The 80s

By Awa
Our sense of smell is closely linked with our memories which explains why we get flooded with nostalgia every time we smell something associated with our past. If you grew up in the 80s, you'll recall that people did not settle for basic. Everything from their hair and clothes to the perfume they wore were far from subtle. Designers took advantage of this brazenness and created some strong scents that matched. They also didn't hold back on the controversial names and bizarre campaigns. AmazonPeople in the 80s embraced these scents and grew very fond of them. In fact, Andy Warhol

90s

20 Smells From The 90s That Will Take You Right Back To The Good Ol' Days

By Awa
It's amazing how your sense of smell can rehash memories from your past. Just like photos, sometimes you come across a scent that makes you feel like you've been transported right back to a specific time and place during your childhood. In many cases, this feeling of nostalgia is wonderful.Here are 20 memorable smells from the 90s that will take you right back to your younger days: 1. Play-DohMental FlossI can't be the only one who loved the smell of Play-Doh so much that I wanted to gobble it up, right?2. Mr. Sketch Scented MarkersFlickrAh, sniffing markers. Good

Pop Culture

10 Facts About Dr. Seuss That You Would Never Be Able To Guess From His Books

By Awa
He's been gone for nearly 27 years, but Dr. Seuss left behind a legacy that will last for generations. I remember my parents reading his books to me when I was a toddler, then when I was able to read myself, I wasted no time in getting through favorites like Cat In The Hat and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.During the holidays, the entire family watched How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and like every other grad, my parents gave a copy of Oh The Places You'll Go when I finished high school. In many ways, Dr.

80s

The Original "My Little Pony" Dolls Are The Latest Thing From Your Childhood To Make A Comeback

By Awa
Can you actually believe that it's been over thirty years since we fell in love with Hasbro's magical line of toys called My Little Pony?I remember getting my first set of toys, and then the excitement that washed over me when the movie came out a few years later.My Little Pony was introduced in the early 1980s as the successor to the company's earlier My Pretty Pony toyline. Unofficially known as the "Generation One" or "G1," these toys included a collection of six smaller and more colorful versions of the original ponies. eBayEvery girl had these miniature figurines
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