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  • person cleaning vintage oven

    The Forgotten 1960s Frigidaire Oven That Made Cleaning Easier Than Ever Before

    Cleaning your oven can be, well, a chore. But this vintage stove had a clever feature that made scrubbing away baked-on grime much easier.

    By Luna Christina Lupus 3 hours ago Read More
  • A group of friends gathered around a picnic blanket.

    13 Vintage Picnic Recipes Made For A Gingham Blanket And Sunny Afternoon

    You don't need a reason, or even a certain season, to enjoy your food in the great outdoors. Here are some vintage recipes that can make your picnic perfect.

    By Shepard Bassett 1 day ago Read More
  • PepsiCo automated warehouse during its opening

    15 Brands Many Don't Realize Are Owned By PepsiCo

    PepsiCo offers far more than just Pepsi beverages. If you're looking for some other brands that fall under the company's purview, look no further.

    By Wendy Leigh 1 day ago Read More
  • Old style Dairy Queen with people eating outside

    8 Discontinued Dairy Queen Menu Items We Don't Miss At All

    Dairy Queen's menu has featured some hits and misses over the years. But when it comes to these discontinued treats, we honestly don't miss them.

    By Amy Bell 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a hand pouring maple syrup onto waffle topped with fruit.

    10 Foods That Were Practically Unheard Of In The US Until The '60s

    The 1960s was known for change, introducing Americans to various foods that were previously not on the menu. Here are some of the dishes that we came to know.

    By Charlotte Pointing 2 days ago Read More
  • Vintage image of different sandwiches with potato chips on a green plate and blue carpet

    11 Classic Sandwiches That Defined Lunchtime In The '60s

    Lunches in the '60s featured some unusual sandwich combos by today's standards, like liverwurst with Limburger, mayo with peanut butter, and butter with sugar.

    By Charlotte Pointing 3 days ago Read More
  • John Wayne and Dean Martin on set of

    John Wayne Learned To Make Spaghetti From His Longtime Pal Dean Martin On The Set Of This 1965 Western Film

    Famous for being on-screen partners and friends off-screen, John Wayne and Dean Martin did much more than just act on the set of this 1965 Western film.

    By Neala Broderick 3 days ago Read More
  • The front of a restaurant that says

    Meant To Compete With KFC, This Classic 1960s Chain Collapsed After Just A Few Years

    Brief but intense is the only way to describe the short-lived and KFC-battling fried chicken chain that once was Minnie Pearl's.

    By Brandon Rich 3 days ago Read More
  • two cocktails on a bar

    8 Forgotten Old-School Tequila Cocktails You Rarely See Anymore

    Tequila cocktails have a rich history, and plenty of have disappeared from bar menus over the decades. Bar experts tell us about a few that deserve a comeback.

    By Robin Miller 4 days ago Read More
  • Assorted canned foods surrounded by tomatoes and limes

    13 Canned Foods You Would Find In Every Pantry In The '60s

    Certain canned food products were so popular during the 1960s that they could be found in every home. Here are canned food pantry staples from that decade.

    By Blair Gallacher 4 days ago Read More
  • culver's shake on table inside restaurant

    How The Original Culver's Restaurant Nearly Ended In Disaster

    Despite Culver's popularity today, it had a rough start that could've led to its demise, but the founders believed in their frozen custards and ButterBurgers.

    By Michelle Welsch 4 days ago Read More
  • People sitting outdoors around a table full of food

    10 Classic '70s Cookout Dishes That Were Beloved By Boomers

    Boomers fondly remember countless foods and dishes from the 1970s, including these cookout staples commonly found at outdoor gatherings during that decade.

    By Chris Hodges 4 days ago Read More
  • packages of Chips Ahoy in a grocery basket

    Not Chips Ahoy: The World's Best-Selling Cookie Made Its Mark In 1912

    You may have your favorite cookie brand, and probably nothing in the world is likely to shift your opinion, but globally, there's one clear cookie winner.

    By Bridget Sharkey 5 days ago Read More
  • Frozen pepperoni pizza being lifted from pie

    Shoppers Love This Chicago Tavern-Style Frozen Pizza More Than Delivery (And It's Cheaper)

    If you want to avoid paying for delivery but don't want to lose that quality of taste, look no further than this frozen Chicago tavern-style pizza.

    By Michelle Welsch 5 days ago Read More
  • Hands crimping the edge of a pie crust

    The Forgotten WWII-Era No-Bake Pie Your Grandma Could Make Without Sugar

    Since sugar was a little harder to come by during WWII, it was important for our relatives to have the ability to whip up a tasty treat without it.

    By James Andersen 6 days ago Read More
  • Missing children on the side of milk cartons

    How Milk Cartons Became An Unlikely Tool For Finding Missing Kids (And Why This Stopped)

    The sight of missing children on milk cartons feels like something from an '80s movie, but this unusual campaign was once a real part of everyday life.

    By Rebecca Treon 6 days ago Read More
  • Vintage Pyrex dishes on a thrift store shelf

    The Extremely Rare 1960s Pyrex Pattern To Search For At The Thrift Store

    Everyone loves a rare find, especially if it's vintage, but this 1960s Pyrex pattern might be extremely hard to locate at the local thrift store.

    By James Andersen 6 days ago Read More
  • An employee holding a tray of Culver's food with a burger, fries, and a drink.

    The Culver's Steak And Cheese Sandwich That Deserves A Comeback

    Culver's take on a classic sandwich disappeared from its menu long ago, but fans still remember its meaty, cheesy goodness and are begging for its return.

    By Holly Tishfield 6 days ago Read More
  • View of Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina.

    12 Old-Fashioned Southern Snacks That Everyone Still Enjoys Today

    The American South's diverse landscape, history, and cultures are reflected in its culinary traditions — including old-fashioned Southern snacks.

    By Emily Iris Degn 6 days ago Read More
  • whole and shredded carrots on cutting board and in bowl

    Popular At Potlucks In The 1960s, This Carrot Salad Is A Rare Side Dish These Days

    You may have heard about retro potluck favorites like Watergate salad, but what about this carrot salad? The '60s party staple is a rare sighting these days.

    By Matthew Spina 6 days ago Read More
  • Whiskey being poured into a rocks glass

    This Rye Whiskey Has Long Been Linked To American West Legends Like Doc Holliday

    Ever wondered what was poured from those dusty old bottles in a Wild West saloon? This rye whiskey was born in Pennsylvania, but thrived out west.

    By Autumn Swiers 6 days ago Read More
  • A can of Coca-Cola flanked by cans of Fanta and Sprite inside ice, with condensation.

    12 Brands You May Not Realize Are Owned By Coca-Cola

    From juices and tea, to sparkling water and other sodas, the Coca-Cola corporation owns more of your favorite beverages than you may even realize.

    By Luna Christina Lupus 7 days ago Read More
  • butter on knife with two slices of bread

    Not Butter: Depression-Era Sandwiches Relied On This Cheaper Salty Spread

    During the Great Depression, sandwich fillings took a resourceful turn. People ate ingredients between bread they may have preferred not to, like this spread.

    By Autumn Swiers 7 days ago Read More
  • A pile of Reese's Peanut Butter & Banana Creme Cups

    9 Long Gone Limited-Edition Reese's Treats We Still Think About

    From Elvis-inspired banana creme cups to Reese's Thanksgiving Pie, these long-gone Reese's treats deserve another bite in the spotlight.

    By Ayomari 7 days ago Read More
  • Succulent Grilled Ribeye Steak with Rich Potato Gratin and Garden-Fresh Salad

    Olive Garden Has 2 Steakhouse Sister Chains: One Is Budget-Friendly And The Other Is Upscale

    Whether you're looking for a fancier dining operation or something more affordable, the company behind Olive Garden offers two recognizable steakhouse options.

    By Wendy Leigh 7 days ago Read More
  • Assorted gummy candies scattered

    A Spicy Candy Of The Atomic Age That's Extremely Difficult To Find Today

    It's quite tough to find, to the extent that it's been rumored to be discontinued. But spoiler, it's not, which makes nabbing it all the sweeter.

    By Courtney Iseman 8 days ago Read More
  • pepperoni pizza slice being lifted from whole pizza

    This New Jersey Pizzeria Is Over 110 Years Old And It's Still Run By The Same Family

    This family-run pizzeria has been continuously open since it began in 1912, and sells an unusual fan-favorite type of pizza that surprises for 2 reasons.

    By Martha Brennan 8 days ago Read More
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