Nostalgic Things (17 pics)

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Delicious, delicious Tang that came in glass jars:

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And the special Tang pitchers they sold for it:

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Roller skate keys that were essential to making sure you got the skates to fit:

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Band-Aids that came in tin containers:

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Life magazine, which seemed like every family you knew had a subscription to:

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Suitcases before they had wheels — which meant you felt every single pound you put into it while carrying it:

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Colored toilet paper that usually coordinated with the color of the bathroom:

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And crocheted doll toilet paper holders that also coordinated with the bathroom:

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Rotary phones that took forever to dial a number and weighed, like, 10 pounds:

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Pop-up telephone books that made looking for a friend or family member's phone number easier:

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Fancy ashtrays that were part of the decor in people's living rooms — and there would be multiples of:

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Cake saver travel carriers that made sure that homemade cakes reached the potluck, birthday party, house party, or BBQ without a scratch on the Crisco frosting:

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Ambrosia salad, which was served at every summer get together:

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S&H Green Stamps and the books you or your folks would put them in:

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Banks when they were completely open with, like, no security, did bank giveaways, and were closed on the weekends:

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Woolco Department Stores, which was Woolworth's bigger and nicer sister store: