One lyric, one song: Can you name the 1971 hit?
1971 song trivia The year 1971 was a musical powerhouse that gave us some of the most unforgettable songs in American history. It was a time when the cultural revolution of the ’60s was maturing […]
Zarfs, octothorpes & 11 other everyday things you never knew had names
Language is supposed to help us describe the world. So why does it leave us pointing at things and saying “that little plastic thingy”? Well, most of those things do have names. Precise, official, often […]
12 behind-the-scenes feuds that changed TV history
Behind-the-scenes feuds that permanently rewrote television “It’s funny, every Grey’s actor I talk to who was there during that time is still traumatized by that incident,” Shonda Rhimes told The Hollywood Reporter about an early […]
The ’70s health habits that still work today
The ’70s health habits that still work today There is a tendency to treat the 1970s as a medical dark age, a decade of cigarette ads, margarine, and jogging suits. But strip away the fads […]
From clutter to keepsakes: What to do when your ancestors are buried in boxes
One of our readers recently wrote to us with something many of you will recognize: “I have boxes of old photographs, letters, and documents from my parents and grandparents, and I have no idea what […]
20 songs from the 1970s proven to reduce your stress instantly
Songs from the 1970s proven to reduce your stress instantly The 1970s gave us bell-bottoms, disco balls, and soul-soothing tunes that science says can calm your nervous system. Research confirms that listening to music affects […]
Boomer-era B-movies that are actually masterpieces
Boomer-era B-movies that are masterpieces Born from necessity and often relegated to the lower half of double features, B-movies were typically low-budget, quickly produced genre films that rarely aimed for critical acclaim. Studio executives viewed […]
Brain teaser: Can you match these ’70s album covers?
Brain teaser: Can you match these ’70s album covers? Before streaming made music invisible, the cover was part of the experience. Something you held, stared at while the needle dropped, and kept like a trophy. […]
5 blood tests every senior should get
5 blood tests every senior should get Your doctor can tell a remarkable amount from a single vial of blood. For adults over 60, routine testing catches serious conditions long before symptoms appear. High cholesterol […]
Only real Boomers will remember these female stars from 1970
Only real Boomers will remember these female stars The year 1970 marked a crucial turning point in American culture, as the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s evolved into a more focused determination to reshape society’s […]