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10 Iconic Recipes That Made The 1960s An Even Better Decade

The more eccentric end of the gastronomical spectrum of the '60s can be defined by Jell-o dominated meals, weird chicken dishes, cocktail party appetizers (like the infamous onion dip), fluffy dessert...

How Muhammad Ali Rose To Be The Greatest

In 1963, Cassius Clay (who would later go by the name Muhammad Ali) became the top contender for Sonny Liston's belt as the heavyweight champion. The match took place on February 25, 1964 in Miami Bea...

These Were the Most Popular Foods in the 1960s

The 1960s was one of the most interesting decades in American history. It was an era that saw pivotal social changes, such as the rise of the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the Apollo 11 ...

Real Fashionistas from the '60s Weren't Relevant if They Didn't Follow These 6 Fashion Trends

With the rise of British fashion, daring hemlines, and Twiggy's breakout career, the 1960s was an easy time to find sartorial inspiration. People were releasing themselves from the shackles of conform...

The Artistry of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol, most famously known for being an American pop artist, secured his place in the art industry thanks to his works that explored the connection between creative expression and celebrity cult...

8 Popular Games and Collectibles of the 1960s

Those who spent their youth in the 60s were lucky enough to experience firsthand the iconic games and tchotchkes that were enjoyed by the young (and young at heart) during the decade. In spite of toda...

How The Moon Landing Almost Didn't Succeed

Half a century after man was able to land on the moon, a lot of people are still unaware of the broken switch on Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's lunar module, a fault that almost left them stuck on t...

The Beatles – A Band That Transcends Time

On the 22 of March 1963, music as we know it changed forever when The Beatles' album, Please Please Me, made its debut. The quartet's album, composed of 14 songs, included the title single and six oth...

Great Historical Figures With Mental Disorders

Aristotle's controversial claim that 'No great genius without a strain of madness raises questions. In the past, brilliant minds grappled with misunderstood mental disorders, enduring strange treatmen...

Technologies From the 1960s That Shaped the World We Know Today

The 1960s witnessed some of the world's most significant technological, cultural, and social changes. Events like JFK becoming president, the Berlin Wall being built, and Russia winning the space race...

The Best Shows From The 1960s And How They Changed Broadcasting Forever

Television in the 1960s at a Glance At the start of the lsquo60s, there were over 52 million TV sets in households across the US, and its influence only continued to grow from there. This decade also ...

Early Video Games: How The Moon Landing Heavily Influenced The Gaming Industry

If you haven't noticed yet, some of the earliest video games ever produced were heavily influenced by the space race. Some of them were even made using the same computers as NASA! Today, scientists an...