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Fascinating Facts About Tales From the Crypt

From its cackling host to its blood-soaked morality tales, Tales from the Crypt remains one of the most iconic horror anthology series of the late 20th century. Airing on HBO from 1989 to 1996, the

Fascinating Facts About Green Lantern

Mickey Yarber

From the smoky pages of 1940s pulp to the cosmic corridors of the DC Universe, Green Lantern has worn many faces, and each one tells a story of courage, imagination, and intergalactic justice. Whether you

Fascinating Facts About the Original Mortal Kombat

Mickey Yarber

When Mortal Kombat hit arcades across the country in 1992, it didn’t just enter the fighting game arena…it uppercutted its way into pop culture history. Developed by Midway, this gritty, digitized brawler stood apart from

Fascinating Facts About Mr. Wizard

Mickey Yarber

Long before Bill Nye donned a bow tie or the MythBusters blew things up for science, there was Don Herbert, better known as Mr. Wizard, the calm, curious, and endlessly inventive host who brought science

Fascinating Facts About Nick At Nite

Mickey Yarber

If you grew up in the late ’80s or ’90s, chances are your bedtime routine included brushing your teeth, grabbing a snack, and falling asleep to the soothing glow of Nick at Nite. With its

Fascinating Facts About Days of Thunder

Mickey Yarber

Released on June 27, 1990, Days of Thunder was Tom Cruise’s high-octane follow-up to Top Gun, reuniting him with director Tony Scott and producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. Set in the world of NASCAR,

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fascinating Facts About Rocky IV

Pitfall Gary

Thirty-Five years ago today, Rocky IV hit the silver screen. 27 November 1985 was a Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. In my hometown we didn’t normally get new movies on a Wednesday, new movies hit