Random 80s Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know

Weird Sitcom Merch

Back in the day, landlines were all the rage. Popular sitcoms of the 80s capitalized on that and made the usually quirky landlines for sale! For example, you could get Full House‘s lips-shaped phone for $70.

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The More You Know

  • Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes.
  • Both volleyball and basketball were invented in Massachusetts.
  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
  • A pack of chihuahuas once terrorized a town in Arizona.
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