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Everything was better when we were kids

Movies now? Trash. Music now? Garbage. Even the snacks tasted better back in the day. Remember Dunkaroos? Bet today's kids couldn't handle the rush of a Surge soda. Everything’s so safe and boring now. #MakeEverythingLikeThe90sAgain
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by GrumpyGenXer

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Restoring a Commodore 64 - Tips & Tricks

Fellow vintage tech enthusiasts, I'm midway through restoring a Commodore 64 and it's been a trip! If anyone's looking to delve into this, here are some nuggets from my experience: 1. Clean everything! Dust is your enemy and can cause shorts. Use isopropyl alcohol for the motherboard and contacts. 2. …
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by retro_techie

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Saturday Morning Cartoons: A Lost Art?

Can we agree that Saturday morning cartoons were the pinnacle of our childhoods? The Smurfs, ThunderCats, and G.I. Joe were my jam! Now it's all on demand, and kids will never know the pain of missing an episode.
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by xX80sBabyXx

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Just scored an original Beatles 'White Album' Vinyl!

Y'all won't believe the luck I had at the flea market today. Dug through a crate and found an original pressing of The Beatles 'White Album' complete with the poster and photos. Can feel the history oozing out of it. This one's going to be the centerpiece of my collection …
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by vinyl_digger

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The evolution of gaming consoles

I've just spent the weekend doing a deep dive into the evolution of gaming consoles and it's fascinating to see where it all began. From the Magnavox Odyssey released in 1972 to the high-powered machines of today like the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the journey has been incredible. One …
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by HistoryBuff77

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The struggle of rewinding VHS tapes

lol just remembered how we had to rewind VHS tapes before returning them to the rental store... Be kind rewind they said.. anyone got funny rewind stories?
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by just_a_millennial

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Grandma's apple pie recipe from '52

Calling all pie lovers! I'm dropping my grandma's apple pie recipe here. It's traditional, it's delicious, and it's got history. Alright, get your notepads ready: **Ingredients:** - 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or your choice) - 3/4 cup white sugar - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour - 1 tsp …
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by OldSchoolCook

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Remember Pogs? Let's talk slammers!

Just found my old pog collection in my parents' basement. Man, these were the days, huh? Flipping those stacks and the rush of winning some sick designs from friends. But let’s not forget the real MVPs: the slammers. Had this one metal slammer with a skull on it, basically my …
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by 90sNostalgiaKid

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Jim E. Cheese's Funtime Factory

Do you remember Jim E. Cheese's Funtime Factory? In 1980, Chuck E. Cheese's expanded to the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands by opening up 68 locations under the name of Jim E. Cheese's Funtime Factory. The locations were converted from abandoned Little Chefs (even that one went …
submitted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by Whopper1