It has one correct answer and forty-three quintillion wrong ones. It can be solved in 25 seconds or less. Its inventor became the first self-made millionaire from the communist bloc.
The complete history of the Rubik’s Cube (1980’s)
Category: Fads and Trends
Welcome to our Geek Slop’s Fads and Trends section where we explore the latest crazes and popular phenomena that are taking the world by storm. It’s no secret that the world is constantly changing and evolving, and the same can be said for the things that we consider to be popular or trendy. From fashion trends to viral social media challenges, the things that capture our attention and imagination are constantly shifting.
In this category, we cover a wide range of topics, bringing you the latest news and analysis on everything from the newest fashion trends to the most popular Youtube challenges. We take a deep dive into the world of fads and trends, exploring the underlying reasons behind their popularity and exploring how they reflect the larger cultural context in which they arise.
Our team of experts keeps a close eye on the latest trends and fads, ensuring that our readers are always in the know. We monitor social media platforms, fashion runways, and entertainment news to bring you the latest information on what’s trending right now. Our team of writers and analysts provide in-depth analysis of the latest fads, exploring what makes them so captivating and why they are resonating with so many people around the world.
We also take a look back at some of the most iconic fads and trends of the past, providing a fascinating insight into how these trends shaped our culture. From the Hacky Sacks and Streaking to the Goldfish Swallowing and Phone Booth stuffing, we explore the stories behind some of the most memorable fads of the past and examine the lasting impact that they have had on our society.
Whether you are a trendsetter or just interested in what’s hot right now, our Fads and Trends section is the perfect place to stay up to date with the latest happenings. So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the exciting world of fads and trends. We guarantee that you’ll find something to pique your interest and keep you coming back for more.
The Kewpie Dolls fad of the 1910’s
Children have played with dolls since the dawn of civilization. A fragment of an alabaster doll with movable arms was found that dated from the Babylonian period. Archeologists have found dolls in Egyptian tombs which date to as early as 2000 BC. Dolls have been found in the graves of Greek and Roman children. One…
The history of TV dinners (1950’s)
As the story goes, after poor Thanksgiving sales left Swanson Foods with a huge surplus of turkeys, Swanson executive Gerry Thomas conceived an idea – what if they packaged the turkeys with other foods in an easy to prepare meal container, similar to what airlines in that era served passengers on domestic flights.
The origin of the Peace Sign (and the true meaning of the Peace Symbol) (1960’s)
The peace sign combines a circle and a vertical line with downward sloping lines forming a sort of upside down broken cross. During the 1960’s it symbolized the spirit of love, service to humanity, and peace. Its use grew from the anti-war hippie culture and quickly merged into mainstream society as it came to appear…
History of the Monopoly board game (1930’s)
Charles B. Darrow invented the Monopoly game. Or did he? It was 1934, the height of the Great Depression, when Charles B. Darrow of Germantown, Pennsylvania, took what he called the MONOPOLY board game to the executives at Parker Brothers. Like many other Americans, Charles Darrow was unemployed at the time. They soundly rejected the…
The Crack Cocaine craze of the 1980’s
Crack is cheap, easy to get, and highly addictive. It emerged in the mid-1980’s as the popular drug of choice because it was easy and inexpensive to manufacture, making it readily available and cheap. In a 1986 Gallup poll, Americans listed crack cocaine as the most serious problem in American society.
The complete history of video games – from Pong to Zelda, here’s how they made their mark (1980’s)
Tracing the origin of video games is difficult since it’s hard to distinguish which game would truly be labeled a “video game”. As early as the late 1940’s, missile defense systems employed by the United States government and run off of large mainframe computers, resembled a video game in both appearance and internal design.
The Mood Rings fad of the 1970’s
In 1975, jewelry designer Marvin Wernick accompanied a physician friend to an emergency and marveled when his friend applied thermotropic (meaning, changed by temperature) tape to a child’s forehead to take her temperature. Using this same principle, he took a hollow glass shell and filled it with thermotropic liquid crystals. He then attached the glass…
The history of Drive-In movies (1950’s)
The outgoing, family oriented, car culture society that thrived during the 50’s spawned an explosion of drive-in theaters across the United States, as a car happy generation of patrons sought outdoor movies as a way to enjoy their favorite pastime with their families in the comfort of their own cars.
The MDMA or Ecstasy craze of the 1990’s
MDMA or ecstasy (often abbreviated “E” or “X”) was first synthesized in 1912 by Merck chemist Anton Kollisch to create a substance that stopped out-of-control bleeding. By the late 1980’s, ecstasy, the “feel good drug” hit the club scenes in Dallas, Texas. A year later, the hallucinogenic drug had moved overseas and by the mid…
