Totally Retro: 80s Edition

The Arrival of the VHS Player: A Living Room Revolution There was a moment in time—somewhere between bell-bottoms fading out and shoulder pads coming in—when a silent revolution took place right in the heart of the American household. It wasn’t led by politicians or rockstars, but by a rectangular plastic box that hummed softly and…

In the heart of 1970s Budapest, behind the Iron Curtain and far from the neon splash of 1980s pop culture, a quiet revolution was taking shape. Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian architect and professor of design, wasn’t trying to create the world’s most popular toy. He was trying to solve a problem: how to demonstrate spatial…

Introduction: The Strange Allure of 1980s Superstitions and Urban Legends Before the days of smartphones, social media, and Google fact-checking, urban legends thrived in whispered conversations, sleepover dares, and cautionary tales told by flashlight. The 1980s, in particular, were a breeding ground for these eerie stories—an era when fear could travel from playgrounds to kitchen…

The 1980s were a golden era for car enthusiasts. Whether you were cruising to the mall blasting hair metal, dreaming of supercar speeds, or watching your favorite TV hero drive a talking car, the decade had something for everyone. From turbocharged imports to boxy muscle cars, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit…

The 1980s was a golden era for rock music, filled with electrifying guitar solos, anthemic choruses, and larger-than-life personas. Among the most influential rock bands of the decade, three names stand tall—Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, and Guns N’ Roses. Each of these bands left an indelible mark on rock history, shaping the sound and attitude…