From the Challenger explosion and $0.25-a-minute phone calls to the Tylenol murders and 1-900 numbers, here are 23 real things from the 1980s that were way darker (and weirder) than anyone remembers.

It's alive! It's alive! Frankenstein has been in lots of movies, from the classics you know and love, to the amazing cult ...

A California man received a mysterious handwritten note on his front door earlier this year—and it’s giving people online chills. Jacob, who lives near Long Beach, said the note appeared on his door ...

Nestled in the heart of downtown Pomona lies a wonderland of vintage delights that will transport you through decades of American history in a single afternoon – the Pomona Antique Mart, where time ...

According to Rolling Stone, 1984 was the best year of pop music the world has ever seen. And there’s no doubt that it was legendary. We were blessed with the releases of Prince’s “When Doves Cry,” ...

If you grew up in the 80s, you were part of a generation that saw history unfold in bold, unforgettable ways (just like any ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On October 19, 1980, the Salvation Army began its charitable work in Georgia, marking the start of what would become a significant presence across the state. On Oct. 19, 1980, the ...

ATLANTA — If quirky pop was your taste in the late 1980s, They Might Be Giants would have been your perfect jam. Nearly 40 years after “Don’t Let’s Start” became a college radio staple and 35 years ...

An archaeologist is piecing together what the V-shaped stone structures—some stretching 500 feet long—were used for. Two chacu hunting traps are seen from the air. The V-shaped hunting traps were used ...

Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Colby Droscher These vintage photos show what everyday life looked like in the 1980s, when neon ruled, Walkmans roared, and ...