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Top Five School Canteen Classics You Can’t Get Anymore
School dinners in the ’80s and ’90s were… a mixed bag. Sometimes delicious, sometimes suspicious, but always memorable. Whether you...
jamiecrow2
Sep 8


Top Five Board Games No One Ever Actually Played Properly
Board games in the ’80s and ’90s weren’t just about rolling dice and moving pieces. They were contraptions, contraptions with elaborate...
jamiecrow2
Sep 8


Five Best Superhero Origin Shows You Need To Revisit Today
Before the era of cinematic universes and billion-dollar blockbusters, TV dared to ask: What were our favourite heroes like before they...
jamiecrow2
Sep 1


Five Brilliant Brain Teasers For The Week: Story Riddles Edition
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...
jamiecrow2
Sep 1


Top Five Crisp Flavours That Shouldn’t Have Worked… But Did
Back in the ’80s and ’90s, crisp flavours were a little bit mad. Walkers, Golden Wonder, KP and even boutique brands were experimenting...
jamiecrow2
Aug 26


Top Five Retro Commercials That Were Totally Unhinged
The ’80s and ’90s were a strange, lawless time for advertising. Companies were desperate to grab attention, and subtlety was not part of...
jamiecrow2
Aug 26


Top Five Bizarre Discontinued Soft Drinks from the ’80s and ’90s
The ’80s and ’90s were a golden age for utterly strange soft drinks. Before “no added sugar” and “sparkling spring water” took over the...
jamiecrow2
Aug 18


Five Brilliant Brain Teasers For The Week (18/08/25)
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)...
jamiecrow2
Aug 18


Top Five Weirdest Cassette Singles That Actually Sold
The '80s and '90s were a golden age for cassette singles — the "cassingle," if you will. Cheap, collectible, and often found in petrol...
jamiecrow2
Aug 11


Top Five Weirdest Board Games From The ’70s And ’80s You Forgot Existed
Before sleek game design, clever mechanics, and crowdfunding campaigns took over, board games in the 1970s and ’80s were often chaotic,...
jamiecrow2
Aug 11


Top Five TV Show Intros That Went Way Too Hard
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...
jamiecrow2
Aug 5


Five Brilliant Brain Teasers For The Week (04/08/25)
Another week, another batch of brainy goodness. These five teasers include two quick starters, two logic-driven puzzles, and one tricky...
jamiecrow2
Aug 5


Top Five Iconic Retro Music Videos That Changed MTV Forever
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....
jamiecrow2
Jul 28


Top Five Retro Snacks We Wish They’d Bring Back
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...
jamiecrow2
Jul 28


Our Five Greatest Superhero Films Of The 21st Century (So Far)
With Superman once again lighting up the big screen and a new Fantastic Four on its way from Marvel, it's hard not to reflect on how far...
jamiecrow2
Jul 21


Five Brilliant Brain Teasers For The Week (21/07/25)
Settle in for another round of riddles and reasoning. This week's set includes two easy warm-ups, two moderate thinkers, and one tough...
jamiecrow2
Jul 21


Our Five Greatest Superhero Films Of The 20th Century
With the brand-new Superman movie soaring into cinemas and reigniting our love for capes, secret identities, and larger-than-life...
jamiecrow2
Jul 14


Five Cooler Places To Visit in the UK If the Weather Gets Too Hot
As UK summers edge toward record-breaking temperatures, many of us are seeking relief from the sweltering heat. While beaches and urban...
jamiecrow2
Jul 14


Your Guide To This Weekend's Events In Sussex
With the weekend approaching, there's plenty of things to do across Sussex. Here's our handy guide of what to expect this weekend - from fast cars to baby dinosaurs, we've got you covered!
Adam Richardson
Jul 8


Five Real-Life Fantasy-Like Places You Can Visit
Fantasy stories spark our imaginations with enchanted forests, glowing caves, and castles in the clouds—but the real world offers plenty...
jamiecrow2
Jul 7
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