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15 Predictions From the '70s That Didn’t Come True

The 1970s might feel like last week, but 1975 happened 50 years ago.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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24 Vintage Photos of Early Amusement Parks

Even in the days before stringent safety requirements, people flocked to amusement parks in droves.

By Cameron Fetter

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Dead and Gone: 20 Vintage Motels That Bit the Dust

There was a time when road tripping in America didn't just net you incredible scenery, but memorable stays at quaint little family motels across the country.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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25 Wild Pics of 1800s Expeditions Into South America

Try to put yourself in an explorer’s mindset as you blaze a trail through these historic photos.

By Cameron Fetter

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20 Pics Exemplifying the 'Decade of Decadence'

"Everything was bigger in the 1980s."

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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20 Old-School Photos of Life on the Farm

Go back to the peaceful existence of life on the farm.

By Neill Lynskey

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Congrats!: What Graduating Looked Like in the 1970s

We thought we'd take a look back at what graduation looked like when many of you were coming into the real world.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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23 Brazilian Beaches in the '70s

Brazil is known around the world for its gorgeous coastline, beaches, and people.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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18 Revered Figures Who Did Terrible Things

All people have flaws, but these people have some serious flaws.

By Cameron Fetter

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20 Forgotten Looks of Our Favorite Fast Food Joints

The icons of the food industry were totally unrecognizable back in the day.

By Neill Lynskey

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20 Photos of What Driving a Pickup Looked Like in the ’70s

There are few things more American than the pickup truck.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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18 Little-Known Facts About Famous Historical Figures

From Ancient Greece to the Iraq War, history is full of weirdos

By Cameron Fetter

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What It Looked Like Working For NASA in the '60s

See the day to day work it took to reach the final frontier.

By Neill Lynskey

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15 Vintage Pics from the Golden Age of Bowling

The 1970s cemented bowling as America's grooviest casual sport.

By Neill Lynskey

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20 Behind-the-Scene Photos of ‘Saturday Night Live’ in the 70s

Check out Chevy Chase before he got old and crazy.

By Neill Lynskey

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15 Vintage Pics from the Beginning of Hip Hop

The late 1970s brought about a new genre of music that eventually became the cultural staple we all know.

By Neill Lynskey

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22 Wild Photos of '60s and '70s College Shenanigans

If you throw a bunch of excited, confused, and hormonal 18 to 22-year-olds onto a giant plot of land with little to no adult supervision, they're going to party.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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20 Grannies From the 1960s Who Knew How to Party

Your might remember your grandmother as old and slow, but back in her day she was the talk of the town!

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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22 Vintage Pics from Prohibition

The 1920s was a time of secret drinking and cops busting people for beer.

By Neill Lynskey

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14 Pics of Old Celebrities in their Youth

Look back at the youth of the worlds most famous grandparents.

By Neill Lynskey

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24 Photos of What Life Was Like in 1980s Japan

The 80s were a prosperous time for Japan.

By Cameron Fetter

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Paying Respects: 21 Photos From RFK’s Funeral Train

Following a funeral in New York, Kennedy's casket took a trip by train to its final resting place in Washington D.C., with Northeast Corridor citizens of all kinds taking to the train tracks to pay their respects.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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