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National Potato Chip Day: Are These Chips REAL or FAKE?

Sink your teeth into our chip quiz and see what is real or just made up!

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: A solid-body Gibson Les Paul Standard 1959 electric guitar (reserve price £300,000-500,000) owned and used by musician Mark Knopfler is seen at a media event to promote an upcoming sale of his collection at the Christie's auction house, on January 18, 2024 in London, England. Centred on the collection of the celebrated lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter of the iconic British band Dire Straits, Christie's is auctioning more than 120 guitars and amps from his 50-year career on 31 January 2024.

Les Paul & Leo Fender Perfected the Invention of the Electric Guitar in the ’50s

They are credited with creating the famous Gibson and Fender guitars.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 13: People walk by a Macy's store in Brooklyn after the company announced it was closing the store along with over 60 others on January 13, 2025 in New York City. Macy's, once the nation's premier department store, has struggled in recent years with the competition from online retailers and discount stores such as Walmart. Macy's has said that the closures would allow them to prioritize its roughly 350 Macy’s remaining locations.

How Many Macy’s Stores Are Left?

The famous department store has been closing hundreds of locations in recent years.

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Which Beer Dominated ‘Bud Bowl’ in the 1990s?

Bottles of Budweiser took on bottles of Bud Light in this series of 1990s stop-motion Super Bowl commercials that attracted big-name sportscasters and former NFLers to call the action.

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When Did Budweiser Air the First Clydesdale Super Bowl Ad? Plus, the History of the Famous Horses

Budweiser’s new Super Bowl commercial features a foal for the first time in over a decade.

Ground Crew assists Goodyear Airship dirigible named Eagle during Flight Operations at Goodyear Blimp Base, April 4, 1992 in Carson, California

Goodyear Blimp Turns 100 & You Can Win a Chance to Ride

Be one of the very few who have been on a Goodyear blimp!

Romeo Muller, Jr. with two Animagic figures Arthur gave him. One of the many reindeer and a tree elf from the feature film

Do You Remember These ’60s Christmas Commercials with ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ & Andy Williams?

Step back in time with these holiday ads from Coca-Cola, Norelco, and more.

CIRCA 1965: Rock and roll singer Elvis Presley poses with Colonel Tom Parker (dressed as Santa Claus)in this Christmas card circa 1965. Altered image

Do You Remember These ’50s Christmas Commercials with Elvis, John Wayne and Coca-Cola?

Stir up some old Christmas memories with these vintage holiday commercials.

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 23 1961: Thanksgiving Day is the day when Americans traditionally pause to count their blessing, have a good turkey dinner, and then start looking forward to Christmas. One of the annual highspots is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The floats, bands and balloons set out from Central Park West at 77th Street, swung down Broadway and ended up at Macy's. Martha Wright, star of

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

It all began in 1924.

2001 image of a fairly modern, red plastic View-Master camera (on upper left, face down on a table), next to an old, black bakelite View-Master camera (face down just to the right of the red one). Below each camera are three View-Master image reels in jackets, with one reel slightly peeking out of its jacket to reveal the black image squares on the outside of the white reel.

Mattel Is Developing a Live-Action View-Master Movie

The iconic 3-D stereoscopic image device may be getting the feature film treatment, with producers saying they want ‘to honor [View-Master’s] legacy while creating an entirely new adventure for today’s audience.’

General Mills, Monster Cereals, Frankenberry

Monster Mornings: Beloved Breakfast Cereal Hits Store Shelves

Monster cereals are back on shelves nationwide for a limited time with all new Frightful Friends marshmallows, and a super cool new back cover!

Old retro bicycle refurbished detail view

Did You Have a Schwinn Varsity?

Coming of age with your Schwinn Varsity … the ideal ticket to be on your own with some classic kid stupidity.

Headshot of American entrepreneur, Joyce C. Hall (1891-1982), who was the president and founder of Hallmark cards, circa 1960s. with cards collage

Who Started Hallmark – The Greeting Cards and Network?

Learn the history of the Hall family. Plus you’ll never believe what else they own!

Brooke Shields attends the 2022 Tribeca Ball on April 19, 2022 in New York City

Brooke Shields Auctioning Off Her Iconic Calvin Klein Jeans

The pair is likely to sell for over $50,000 according to the auction house.

Las Vegas, USA - MAR 11, 2019: famous Las Vegas sign at city entrance, detail by night.

Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Turns 65, Did You Know This About it?

It is one of the most iconic signs in the world!

April Fools Day Glasses & mustache with 1980s vibe

Do You Remember These Classic April Fool’s Day Ads From Big Businesses?

Some of these are so unbelievable!

Malczewski's Butter Lambs

Can You Bring the Butter Lamb to Easter? Excuse Me, What?

Over 100,000 butter lambs are prepared each season.

Fruit Stripe Gum and Super Bubble gum

Fruit Stripe Gum and Super Bubble Are Going Away Forever

Both kinds of gum are discontinued so if you find some in stores, buy them now!

Bottles of Coca-Cola are seen on the shelf at Tower Market January 16, 2004 in San Francisco, California. Coca-Cola is being investigated by U.S. regulators over allegations raised by a former employee that it had inflated its earnings

This Year Marks the 135th Anniversary of Coca-Cola (Do You Remember the Disastrous Change in the ’80s?)

Coca-Cola really screwed up when they introduced New Coke.

Original Ken Doll Mattel

I’m Just Ken: The History of the Ken Doll

Today we celebrate Barbie’s Ken on National Ken Day!

McDonalds boo buckets halloween 2023

Nostalgic McDonald’s Halloween Buckets Are Back With a Twist

There is a special new version this year!

CHINA - 2023/09/02: In this photo illustration, a Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on the screen of an iPhone

Johnson & Johnson Changing Its Logo for the First Time in Over 130 Years

For the first time in over a century, the logo is getting a refresh.

Burger King food

The Home of the Whopper Turns 70!

Take a look back at the history of Burger King, and find out its plan to make a return to the top of the burger chain charts.

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‘Friends’ Star Courteney Cox & Her Dog Join Bizarre Grimace Shake Trend

While Courteney Cox doesn’t understand the trend, her dog sure does!