Sit Down and Stay Awhile: The Plastic Folding Lawn Chairs of the 1980s
For anyone who grew up in the 1980s, memories of family barbecues, Fourth of July fireworks, weekend camping trips, or
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Summer’s Wildest Ride: The 1980s Slip ‘N Slide Craze
Long before water parks dotted every suburb, and before backyard playsets looked like miniature amusement rides, there was one universal,
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Rust, Rattles, and Romance: The Metal Backyard Swing Sets of the 1980s
Before playgrounds became rubber-coated wonderlands of molded plastic and padded flooring, before every suburban backyard featured a cedar-stained fortress with
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Lawn Darts: The Lethal Backyard Game of the 1980s That Parents Regret Ever Allowing
Few 1980s toys hold a reputation as wild and controversial as lawn darts. Known officially as “Jarts,” these backyard game
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The McDonald’s Playground of the 1980s: A Fast Food Fantasyland for a Generation
For kids growing up in the 1980s, a trip to McDonald’s wasn’t just about getting a Happy Meal. It was
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