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MTV and WWF’s Rock and Wrestling Connection of the ’80s

In the mid-1980s, a seismic shift occurred in entertainment when two unlikely forces, MTV and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), collided in a glittery explosion of music, muscle, and mayhem. This fusion, dubbed the Rock

X-Men: It’s all in the Cards

David Inguagiato

The X-Men Series One Trading Card Set Is Instant Nostalgia in Every Pack If you grew up in the 80s or 90s chances are at some point in your childhood you owned trading cards. In

Cartoon Cruisers: A Comparison of Iconic Animated Vehicles

Brian Cave

We’ve all been on a commute, stuck in traffic due to some accident up ahead or cut off by a lousy driver. Sometimes you get mad and honk, sometimes you just suck it up and

Lazer Tag: High‑Tech Hits and Pure 80s Power

Mickey Yarber

If you were a kid in 1986, you probably remember the hype. For months before Worlds of Wonder finally released Lazer Tag, the company built up suspense to unbelievable levels with a series of teasing

Tom Selleck, Matt Damon, and Aaron Paul: Retro and Current Stars Who Love Poker

Thomas A. Scribner

As a classic card game that has been around since the late 18th century, poker has always been portrayed throughout film and television history, be it as a key narrative theme or a significant plot

Electric Football: The Buzzing Gridiron of Our Childhoods

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Ever since enterprising toymakers hit on the gimmick of combining electricity and sports, many a fan has whiled his rainy-day hours away over miniaturized electric versions of his favorite outdoor games. Few U.S. sports are

Groundhog Day: 48 Differences Between The Film and Script

Jason Gross

The original Groundhog Day script was darker, stranger, and far more complicated than the film we know. This breakdown highlights the biggest differences and how the rewrites transformed a clever idea into a comedy classic.

The LED Revolution: How Mattel Electronics Football Invented Mobile Gaming

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For a lot of people, their first experience with any kind of video game football was the classic Mattel Electronics Football.

Iron Mike Tyson: The Punch-Out King Returns

Pitfall Gary

If you bring up “Iron Mike” to anyone who grew up in the 1980s they immediately know who you’re talking about. “Iron Mike” Tyson hit the boxing scene in 1985 and dominated the ring from

DC Comics Cosmic Card Catharsis

Kevin Decent

In the far off year of 1992, trading cards were very popular. Many of us can trace our love of pop culture card sets to the baseball card boom of the 1980s. Sure, it was

The History Behind The History Channel

Pitfall Gary

A Channel is born In 1992 A&E Networks produced a historical series called The Real West, hosted by country music icon Kenny Rogers. The Real West aired from 1992 to 1995 and was A&E’s highest

MeTV Announces Back to School Marathon

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Grab your pencils and pack your lunch for this full-day event reliving all the fun of going back to school, from first class to graduation. And don’t forget your homework! Make the end of summer

3 Retro Commercials From the Health and Nutrition Industry in the ’90s

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Retro commercials possess a unique, nostalgic charm. Back when the Internet wasn’t as widespread, access to information was limited, and viewers had no luxury of fast-forwarding. This made retro commercials a powerful tool in influencing

Check Out Those Ads! – Excalibur 75

Pitfall Gary

I was a big fantasy dork back in the day. That’s how I got interested in Excalibur. I thought it was a comic based on King Arthur and his legendary sword Excalibur. The X is

Games to Watch For in 2024

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While the previous year was a big feast for game lovers, 2024 seems like an even match. Games like Baldur’s Gate 3, Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, and Starfield star-struck gamers. This year, ardent gamers

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Where’s the Largest Gaming Community in the US?

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The US video gaming market is among the fastest-growing entertainment sectors in the country, outranking both music and video streaming. In fact, a recent study shows that three out of four Americans play video games.

Crunching History: The Enduring Legacy of Lay’s Potato Chips

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Potato chips, those thin and crispy slices of goodness, have been a beloved snack for generations. Among the many brands that have graced store shelves, Lay’s stands out as an icon in the world of