The Friday Five

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Retro Ramblings
March 10, 2023

The Friday Five is a curated selection of things from around the web I think you’ll enjoy checking out, so with that said, here are five things I want to share with you this week.

Downsizing: The Shrinky Dinks Phenomenon of the ’70s and ’80s

In 1973 Wisconsin, two Cub Scout leaders discovered a neat trick involving heated plastic. A classic toy was born.

This Is How The Duck Hunt Gun Actually Worked - SlashGear

The NES and its pack-in light gun game, "Duck Hunt," were an iconic experience on the console for many '80s kids. But how did that light gun work, anyway?

MAD Magazine: A History of The Counterculture Humour Magazine

This brief history of MAD Magazine shows just how good of a tool it was in learning to question what is in the media we consume.

How Marvel's Ghost Rider Evolved From Western to Horror Comics

Long before he was Marvel's skull-faced hero riding a flaming motorcycle, Ghost Rider was a one-man army in the Wild West.

Roger Ebert’s 10 Greatest Movies Of All Time

Roger Ebert tells of his top 10 greatest movies of all time. One of the best-known movie writers and critics, he highlights some greats.

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