80s

There's A Bob Ross Board Game For Anyone Who Wants To Reach Maximum Chill

By Awa
2017 has seen the revival of many gems from our childhoods, and now everyone's beloved art instructor Bob Ross is making a comeback in the most unexpected way. By no means would anyone who grew up watching Bob Ross on television ever liken him to the competitive type. I mean, there's no way painting "happy little trees" could be made into a competition, or so you thought. dazeddigital.comThere's a "Bob Ross: The Art of Chill" board game available for purchase, and we have been struggling to stay chill since finding out about its existence. The game, obviously inspired by

00s

Remember Reese From Malcolm In The Middle? This Is What He's Up To Now

By Awa
We've established that the 90s offered us the some of the best movies, music and TV shows, but the early 2000s weren't too shabby either in the entertainment department. One of the biggest shows to have graced our TV screens between 2000 and 2006 was Malcolm in the Middle. Business InsiderThe family comedy centered the lives of the Wilkerson family composed of the immature patriach Hal, strict matriach Lois, and their children, Francis, Malcolm, Reese, and Dewey.The show was a hit and managed to scoop up a Peabody Award, a Grammy, and Seven Emmy's. It also featured some of

90s

If You Were Born In The 90s You Probably Have One Of These Top 10 Names

By Awa
If you thought that parents in the 90s only named their children after their favorite pop culture icon, you're partially correct. Some baby names were inspired by TV shows and novels, but many others were actually variations of names that were popular centuries before the 90s started. Here are the top ten male and female baby names of the 90s. See if yours made the cut:10. Joseph & MeganJoseph is the English form of the Hebrew name Yosef YHWH which signifies "Jehovah shall increase."The 90s was the first time in decades that Megan, or any of its other variations,

90s

Take A Look Back At The 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Cast 24 Years Later

By Awa
Mrs. Doubtfire is without a doubt one of the best comedy-dramas to have ever graced the big screen. From Robin Williams's seamless portrayal of two characters, a father and husband going through a divorce, and a British nanny desperate to spend time with the kids.  Not only has the movie made us laugh every single time we have watched it since its release in 1993, it has also delivered some very important messages that continue to inspire us over two decades later. YouTubeOf course, when we talk about the movie, we can't help but think about what the beloved

Pop Culture

12 Weird But True Facts About 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'

By Awa
Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood is one of those shows that you remembered watching no matter how old you are today. Unlike many fictional characters that appeared on TV at the time, Mr. Fred Rogers was real and had very important messages to deliver to his audience. He also did it in a unique way that his show apart from other children's shows. PlaybuzzThe show ran from 1966 to 2001 which means that while most of us have seen many of the episodes, there were some things we might have missed. Here are 12 weird but true facts about the friendly Mr.

80s

10 Times Celebrity PSAs Tried (And Failed) To Scare Us Straight

By Awa
Television programming in the 80s and 90s were all gems. Children at the time learned a lot by watching TV so Public Service Announcements (PSAs) were a big deal. During an era without internet and social media, televised PSAs were very important in raising awareness for social issues relating to drug use, education, sex, etc. These announcements benefited from star power so they usually featured celebrities to get people's attention. I guess people listened to their favorite stars more than their family and friends?Here are 10 serious, bizarre and funny PSAs featuring some popular celebrities from the 80s and

80s

Her Rescue Captivated The World, 30 Years Later She's No Longer 'Baby' Jessica

By Awa
On October 14, 1987, Jessica McClure was probably the most talked about person in the world. Known as "Baby Jessica," she made headlines at 18-months old when she fell into a well in the backyard of her aunt's house in Midland, Texas. Rescuers took about 58 hours to retrieve her, while the world rooted for her. She remained without food or water the whole time but by some miracle, she was alive when she was pulled out of the 8-inch well. Getty 30 years later, the world is still curious about Baby Jessica and she is answering questions about her

90s

These "Enchanted Roses" Could Live Forever

By Awa
Flowers don’t last forever, it’s a universal fact. We can maybe get up to twelve days at most when it comes to longevity. But, what if I told you that is a rose species that can live for years? It’s basically the real-life version of Beauty and Beast’s iconic Enchanted Rose.Forever Rose London, a florist based in UAE, is currently selling rare roses that grow larger and thicker than the regular and can live up to 3 years without water or sunlight! The special bloom was discovered by farmers in Ecuador’s volcanic fields according

Retro

This Popular 90s Beverage Is Making A Comeback

By Awa
If you were old enough to drink or sneak a drink (we don't judge) in the 90s then you definitely remember Zima and the hangovers that came with it. The sweet, clear malt beverage is making a comeback and per Ad Age, shipments have already arrived in distributor warehouses. But, since nothing good lasts forever, the fizzy drink will be available for a limited time only. Zima was first introduced in the 1993 as a beer alternative by Coors Brewing Company but eventually fizzled out of store shelves in the U.S. by 2008. Pete Coors, the Vice Chairman of

Retro

New Kids On The Block Songwriter Passes Away at 46

By Awa
Tommy Page, singer-Songwriter and music executive, has died of apparent suicide at the age of 46 according to Billboard. Best known for his 1990 hit "I'll Be Your Everything" with New Kids on The Block, Page was found dead on Friday, March 3rd.During his stint as A&R executive and vice president of top 40 promotion at Warner Bros./Reprise Records, he helped shape the careers of artists like Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette, Josh Groban, David Foster and Green Day.  He also served as Pandora's VP of artist and brand development where he helped launch the careers of
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