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22 Fierce Facts About the 1950s
We have a lot to thank the 1950s for. It was the first decade to emerge post-war, creating cultural revolutions all over the world. Popular music was on the rise, as was home entertainment via television. It was also a huge revolution for fashion, as well as one for strides in racial equality. It’s a …
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54 Ultimate Facts About The 1960s
No better song describes the 1960s as Bob Dylan’s “The times they are a-changing”: “Come gather ’round, people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ And you better start swimmin’ Or …
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17 Ultimate Facts About The 1970s
The 1970s was a massive period of transition not only in the US, but all over the world. Big political shifts, changes in entertainment and – yes – the way we dressed – came thick and fast. In a post-moon landing world, things became colourful and creative more so than ever before. Here’s a stack …
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39 Ultimate Facts About The 1980s
The 1980s is known as the “greed decade” and made quite a mark in history. It was the decade of big hair, two-pound cell phones, neon colours, shoulder pads, the Cold War, Rubik’s cubes, Air Jordans, Pac Man… The list is endless! It continues with the lifestyle cults from poppers to punks, from new-wave to …
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6 Tips for Surviving University Life
While university life can be challenging, it is also equally exciting and fulfiling. If you’re about to embark on this extraordinary journey, here are six essential tips to help you efficiently navigate college life and make the experience more memorable and less stressful. Plan ahead Surviving college entails a lot of planning. Most instructors discuss …
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39 Ultimate Facts About The 1990s
Every decade has its ups and downs, its treasure chest of serious but also wacky moments. The 1990s are no different! They’re often remembered as being (relatively) peaceful. The quality of television radically improved. “Seinfeld” and “The Simpsons” reached their popularity in the 90s along with “Friends,” “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “NYPD Blue.” In feature …
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13 Authoritative Facts About Aries
Aries is the first astrological sign of the 12 zodiac signs, which is just as well, because they hate coming last! Aries are known for being headstrong, determined, and quite wild when they want to be! So, it’s best to know as much about this sign as possible if you want to get on their …
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37 Ultimate Facts About The 2000s
The 2000s was the decade of the New Millennium, meaning many new breakthroughs were expected to happen within this decade. Nevertheless, the 2000s were probably one of the last romantic decades, when we still had time for old and new friends and acquaintances, when the thrill of meeting someone new was always in the air. …
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What Happened in 1980?
It was the first year of the 80s, and no one truly knew what this incredible decade would bring! From intriguing music and iconic fashion to world-changing events and political drama – this was the start of a decade looked upon fondly and with some controversy, too. But, what happened this very first year of …
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What Happened in 1981?
We are now well and officially into the 80s, and let’s face it, the hair is already wild, the clothes are very much neon, and the radio has some of the biggest hits of all time thumping out of the boombox. But, of course, the 80s brought more than just cultural phenomena. For example, here …
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