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Did You Ever Order Sea-Monkeys?
In the golden age of comic books, nestled between superhero adventures and bubble-gum ads, one of the most enduring novelty…
Safe in PF: The B.F. Goodrich Sneaker Campaign That Made History
In the late 1940s and into the 1950s, American playgrounds and ballfields were filled with kids sporting canvas sneakers that…
Buckle Up for Safety
In the mid-1960s, Americans began hearing a catchy jingle on their radios and televisions: “Buckle Up for Safety.” The public…
The Flash Games that Ruled our Internet Childhood
Picture this: it’s 2006, the family computer is still 1), a thing that exists, and 2), is the cornerstone of…
Ghosts, Demons… and David Letterman? Lorraine Warren’s Most Unexpected Encounter
Lorraine Warren, the famed paranormal investigator whose adventures with her husband Ed made headlines worldwide, often told stories of haunted…
When Local Businesses Supplied the Classroom
A recently found report card envelope from West Havelock School, belonging to first-grader Stephen Krauchick (RetroSite founder), offers a snapshot…
“I Want My Maypo” Campaign — The Oatmeal Heroes Cry For!
In the late 1960s, the makers of Maypo cereal launched a humorous twist on their famous “I Want My Maypo”…
“You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.”
In short, what made the campaign memorable wasn’t just its tagline, but its boldness: daring to feature a teenager in…
⚾ Why Did Mickey Mantle Work in the Offseason?
During Mantle’s early years in Major League Baseball — starting with his rookie season in 1951 — player salaries were…
Barney 4th Of July Melody
In a festive Fourth of July-themed segment, Barney and his young friends come together to celebrate America’s birthday in a…