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Fads define a society's popular styles and trends throughout the decades. Whether it be crazy hairstyles, popular games or geek chic - you'll find it here.

Featured Article:  How Sudoku Works

You've almost certainly seen sudoku puzzles on bookstore shelves this year. They've quickly grown as popular as crossword puzzles, if not more so. Find out what a sudoku puzzle entails how to go about solving one and where the concept originated. See more »

How Animated Tattoos Work

How Animated Tattoos Work

Learn about the hardware behind animated tattoos, how they are implanted into the body and explore some of the safety issues associated with animated tattoos.

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How Geek Chic Works

How Geek Chic Works

Geek chic: Is it a style, a trend, a movement, a cultural shift or just a love affair with all things uncool? First off, what is a geek? If you're getting ready to argue about this definition, you might be one of them.

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How Sudoku Works

How Sudoku Works

You've almost certainly seen sudoku puzzles on bookstore shelves this year. They've quickly grown as popular as crossword puzzles, if not more so. Find out what a sudoku puzzle entails how to go about solving one and where the concept originated.

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The Bikini Makes Its Debut in Paris

The Bikini Makes Its Debut in Paris

When the bikini made its debut at a poolside fashion show in Paris, it scandalized even the models. Find out how the bikini went from shocking fashion no-no to pop culture must-have.

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21 Unforgettable Hairstyles

21 Unforgettable Hairstyles

Some hairstyles never go out of style, while others are better left behind. From the pompadour to the mohawk, Check out these 21 unforgettable hairstyles.

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5 Cyber-Chic Fads of the 2000s

5 Cyber-Chic Fads of the 2000s

Cyber fads such as MySpace and text messaging made large inroads in the 2000s. Learn about the hot cyber-chic fads of the 2000s.

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5 Fabulous Fads from the 1950s

5 Fabulous Fads from the 1950s

The 1950s were a fad-filled time with all the crazy kids wearing their poodle skirts to the sock hops. Check out with the 5 fabulous 50s fads were here.

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7 Fantastic Fads of the 1990s

7 Fantastic Fads of the 1990s

The 1990s saw a number of fads from grunge to tattoos and piercing. Learn about these fantastic fads of the last decade of the 20th century.

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8 Awesome Fads of the 1980s

8 Awesome Fads of the 1980s

The 1980s produced some of the craziest fads pop culture has ever seen. Check out these 8 awesome fads of the '80s, including the Atari, break-dancing, and parachute pants.

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8 Groovy Fads of the 1960s

8 Groovy Fads of the 1960s

The 1960s were a groovy time, with fads like the lava lamp and go-go boots making their debut. Find out what the grooviest crazes of the 60s were.

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8 Funky Fads of the 1970s

The '70s saw some funky fads, like mood rings, disco balls, and roller skates. Explore the funkiest on this list of 8 funky fads of the 1970s.

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Sept. 10 1953: Swanson Sells First TV dinner

Swanson TV dinners were developed in 1953 when families were watching shows such as "I Love Lucy". Read more about the history of Swanson TV dinners.

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