1. Bell-Bottoms Bell-bottoms might seem like harmless flared pants today, but in the ’70s, they were a bold fashion statement that challenged the polished silhouettes of previous decades. Originally tied to counterculture movements and worn by sailors and rebels alike, […]
1. Ambrosia Salad You don’t see ambrosia salad at backyard barbecues or birthday parties — it lives almost exclusively at church picnics. Made with a mix of canned fruit, mini marshmallows, coconut, and whipped topping, it somehow toes the line
1. Jell-O Salad If you grew up in America, chances are you’ve seen at least one version of this wobbly dish at a holiday gathering. Jell-O salad might contain everything from canned fruit to shredded carrots to mini marshmallows, all
1. Archie Bunker’s Constant Slurs (All in the Family) Archie Bunker was supposed to be a critique of bigotry, but in the ’70s, his rants became a centerpiece of All in the Family. He freely tossed around racial slurs, sexist
1. Tons of Ice in Drinks In the U.S., it’s totally normal to get a drink filled to the brim with ice, leaving just a splash of the actual beverage. Americans often take pride in their icy drinks, especially during
1. TV Dinners in the Aluminum Tray There was something magical about peeling back that foil cover and digging into a compartmentalized meal while watching The Brady Bunch. TV dinners in the ’70s weren’t gourmet, but they felt fancy in
1. Mercury It’s hard to imagine anyone willingly swallowing mercury, but back in the day, it was believed to cure everything from syphilis to constipation. Physicians in the 17th and 18th centuries prescribed it in pills, ointments, and even vapor
