The Weirdest Things You Could Only Find at Your Grandparents House

Green Carpeting

Green carpeting was a big deal back in the 1970s. This decade in general took a turn towards earthy vibes with tones like "avocado green," "harvest gold," "deep brown," and "rust." Pair this with wood paneling and you've got yourself a Grandparent's home. 

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The More You Know

  • The first pieces of gold at Fort Knox arrived by mail.
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  • The first time Reddit was mentioned in the New York Times, it was described as "foolish collectivism" that "grinds away the Web's edges and saps it of its humanity".
  • Kids ask about 300 questions a day.
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