Stuff We Like

Theme tunes should be fun and catchy — a warm invitation into the world of a TV show. But sometimes, children’s TV went in a very...

Children’s TV is supposed to be colourful, fun, and harmless… but every so often, a character would appear that sent us diving behind the...

Growing up, we tuned into TV for light entertainment — a bit of fun after school, or harmless Saturday evening drama. But every so often,...

There was nothing like walking into a corner shop after school, pocket money jingling in your blazer, and staring at a wall of sweets...

School wasn’t just about lessons and exams — it was also the battleground of fads. Every few months, a new craze would sweep the...

Tiny stories, big paradoxes. Try not to rewrite history. 🧠 1) The Mysterious Postcard (Easy) A man receives a postcard in the mail with...

School dinners in the ’80s and ’90s were… a mixed bag. Sometimes delicious, sometimes suspicious, but always memorable. Whether you...

Board games in the ’80s and ’90s weren’t just about rolling dice and moving pieces. They were contraptions, contraptions with elaborate...

Before the era of cinematic universes and billion-dollar blockbusters, TV dared to ask: What were our favourite heroes like before they...

Try to solve each riddle from the story alone—no outside facts needed. Ready? 🧠 1) A Startling Order (Easy) A man walks into a quiet...

Back in the ’80s and ’90s, crisp flavours were a little bit mad. Walkers, Golden Wonder, KP and even boutique brands were experimenting...

The ’80s and ’90s were a strange, lawless time for advertising. Companies were desperate to grab attention, and subtlety was not part of...

The ’80s and ’90s were a golden age for utterly strange soft drinks. Before “no added sugar” and “sparkling spring water” took over the...

Take a breath, grab a scrap of paper, and dive in. Try not to peek at the solutions until you’ve had a good go! 🧠 1. Stamped Out (Easy)...

The '80s and '90s were a golden age for cassette singles — the "cassingle," if you will. Cheap, collectible, and often found in petrol...

Before sleek game design, clever mechanics, and crowdfunding campaigns took over, board games in the 1970s and ’80s were often chaotic,...

There was a time—not so long ago—when TV intros weren’t just filler before the plot kicked in. They were events. Whether you were sat...

Another week, another batch of brainy goodness. These five teasers include two quick starters, two logic-driven puzzles, and one tricky...

When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, it didn’t just play music—it reshaped pop culture. Suddenly, visuals mattered as much as the sound....

Let’s face it—modern snacks just don’t hit the same. Once upon a time, the UK’s sweet shelves were stacked with unforgettable treats that...