1. Canned Wheat Germ Loaf In the ’70s, wheat germ was the miracle ingredient that supposedly added protein and vitamins to just about anything. Food companies packaged it into loaves that looked more like dense bricks than bread, promising it […]

1. Rick Moranis Rick Moranis became a household name in the ’80s thanks to SCTV, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and of course, his run on Ghostbusters. But before that, he got plenty of laughs on sitcom-style sketch TV. In

1. Woolworth’s Woolworth’s was more than just a five-and-dime store, it was an anchor in so many towns. You could run in for a pack of socks, grab school supplies, and then sit at the lunch counter for a burger

1. McDonald’s Onion Nuggets Before Chicken McNuggets became a household name, McDonald’s tested Onion Nuggets in the ’70s. These were chunks of onion, battered and fried, and while they sound like something that belongs at a county fair, they were

1. Jell-O Molds with Suspended Veggies Jell-O was once the star of the party table, and hosts loved showing off their creativity with elaborate molds. The wilder the combination, the better, which is why you’d often find carrots, olives, and

1. Ralph Threatening to Send Alice “To the Moon” – The Honeymooners Ralph Kramden’s famous catchphrase, “One of these days, Alice, pow! Right in the kisser. To the moon!” was a running gag that audiences in the ’50s found hilarious.

1. French Fried Onions Back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, French fried onions were the star of many restaurant dishes, adding a crispy, savory crunch to burgers, steaks, and even salads. You’d often see them served as a garnish or