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Fascinating Facts

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Fascinating Facts About Mr. T

The Retro Network

One of our favorite pop culture icons of the ’80s is Mr. T.  The man has done a lot in his life, and we celebrate that by bringing you 12 things you may not know about him.  CONTINUE READING…

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Fascinating Facts About Waffle House

Mickey Yarber

Waffle House signs have been a beacon of hope for hungry, late-night drivers for more than 60 years. Twenty-four hours a day, three hundred and sixty-five days a year, Waffle House has been there for CONTINUE READING…

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Fascinating Facts About the Movie Independence Day

Mickey Yarber

Twenty five years ago, Independence Day was released in theaters and a new modern classic was born. Even though most everyone who visits The Retro Network has likely seen the film, there may be some CONTINUE READING…

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Fascinating Facts About McDonald’s Big Mac

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s Big Mac is one of the most famous fast food menu items in the world. I’m sure almost everyone reading this has enjoyed at least one of them in their lifetime. Some of us CONTINUE READING…

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Fascinating Facts About Your Favorite ’80s Cartoons

Mickey Yarber

If you thought you knew everything about your favorite 80’s cartoons, think again!  From the many great, and some not so great, cartoons that aired in the 80’s there is an abundance of things about CONTINUE READING…

Elvira
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Fascinating Facts About Elvira

Mickey Yarber

If you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, then surely you’re familiar with the Mistress of the Dark, Elvira. Elvira got her start after winning an audition to replace former “Fright Night” host Larry CONTINUE READING…

Gilligans Island
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Fascinating Facts About Gilligan’s Island

Mickey Yarber

In September of 1964, the S.S. Minnow first set out on its fateful three hour tour, as Gilligan’s Island premiered on American television sets. Not many could have predicted the impact that the sitcom would have on CONTINUE READING…

Hot Wheels
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Fascinating Facts About Hot Wheels

Mickey Yarber

Since 1968, Hot Wheels have been a favorite toy of kids and adults the world over. Even as popular as they have been for over fifty years, there’s probably a few things you still don’t CONTINUE READING…

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Fascinating Facts About The Goonies

Mickey Yarber

The Goonies was a 1985 film by Richard Donner about a group of adventurous kids who discover an old pirate map and follow it into an underground cavern in search of treasure to save their CONTINUE READING…

NBA Jam
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Fascinating Facts About NBA Jam

Mickey Yarber

NBA Jam was released in 1993 and went on to become the most popular arcade game of all time. Here are 5 things you may not have known about the legendary game. It Was Originally CONTINUE READING…

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