Retronaut
Cellophane fashion
For designers of the 1920s and 30s, it was the fabric of the future
November 5, 2019
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TV
10 iconic Sesame Street moments in honor of the show’s 50th anniversary
Countless hours of entertainment, with some very important messages along the way
November 5, 2019
TV
This heartwarming ad kicks off the holiday season perfectly
Dads have dreams, too.
November 5, 2019
History
How the Postal Service got us to change the way we address letters
Unlike the campaign to adopt the metric system, this actually worked.
November 5, 2019
A number of classic American cars are becoming extinct
Now might be a great time to buy a "real car"
November 4, 2019
Trivia
100 years later, the madness of daylight saving time endures
Has it ever saved anyone anything?
November 4, 2019
Retronaut
Introducing Barry Manilow
The 22-year-old was just another run-of-the-mill CBS employee at the time.
November 4, 2019
Trivia
Olivia Newton-John’s famed Grease outfit sells at auction for big bucks
The all-black ensemble sold like greased lightning, for a good cause.
November 4, 2019
History
November 1979: 13 things that happened 40 years ago this month
The Greensboro massacre, the hostage crisis and a false alarm that almost led to nuclear war.
November 2, 2019
Retronaut
Vintage Halloween cards
In the early 1900s, people spent a frightening fortune on Halloween cards.
October 31, 2019
Movies
These 5 horror films give ‘bizarre’ an entirely new meaning
When given the chance, household appliances will murder you.
October 31, 2019
Retronaut
Bowie’s man dress
We present David Bowie, one incarnation before the arrival of shock-headed Ziggy Stardust.
October 30, 2019
Songs
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” has new lyrics courtesy of John Legend and Kelly Clarkson
The controversial lyrics are no longer.
October 30, 2019
Travel
Are Uber and Lyft safe for older riders?
Ride-sharing services want to help your aging parents get around town.
October 28, 2019
Retronaut
The most frightening zoo in American history
Scenes from the Los Angeles Alligator Farm.
October 25, 2019
TV
Gap’s heartwarming new holiday ad might make you cry
Who knew a hoodie could evoke so much emotion?
October 25, 2019
History
The unconventional method that brought relief to my chronic pain
Even just one treatment can result in long-lasting benefits.
October 25, 2019
Travel
The hidden perk of buying books at the airport
Something all traveling bookworms should know.
October 25, 2019