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  1. Pete

    Today August 28th 1988 The Ramstein Air Show Disaster

    On August 28th 1988 at Flugtag '88 airshow at USAF in West Germany Ramstein airbase an accident happened that claimed the lives of 77 people. Also 346 spectators were seriously injured and 100s more with minor. Three aircraft of the Italian Air Force display team collided during their display...
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    Life during the 80s in England

    Most of us here in the US always think of the 80 being strictly American but thats not the case. Lots of 80s artists that we listened to back then came from Europe and good percentage from England. We owe the English people of the 80s a big thumbs up for that. Anyway this thread will be...
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    Growing up in America during the 80s videos

    Life in America during the 80s.
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    Various rare 80s items

    This will be a thread dedicated to various rare 80s collectibles. You may post any kind of item that was made during the 80s and is rare. Before you post an item ask yourself can I find it for sale on the internet very easily or is it somewhat difficult to come by. I think you get the picture...
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    August 19th 1986 Postal Worker Patrick Sherrie Goes on a Shooting Rampage

    Today on August 19th 1986 44 year old postal worker Patrick Sherrill gunned down 14 of co-workers and injured 6 more. He then took his own life by turning the gun onto himself.
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    Ralph Macchio on cover of 80s magazine 16

    Here’s Ralph Macchio on the cover the 80s magazine 16. I’m not sure what year this came out but I’m going to assume it was the year that the movie Karate Kid premiered.
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    Fads of the 80s | Do you remember?

    This is a pretty good 80s video. It‘s basically about various 80s fads such as leg warmers, stone washed jeans, high hair and more. Check it out. You won’t be disappointed.
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    Do you feel old as an 80s kid? Watch this.

    If you’re like me and grew up during the 80s then watch this video. Did watching this video make you feel old?
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    Do you recognize these 80s couches from tv?

    I know every couch on the picture. Do you? Name the if you do. One of them is a complete giveaway.
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    Dances of the 80s

    This thread will be dedicated to the various dances of the 80s. Some will be funny and others might leave you in shock. I’ll start the thread with this one.
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    Stores that were around during the 80s

    What stores do you remember from the 80s that aren’t around anymore? Some of the stores that I remember are the Wiz, Alexander’s, Play World, Chess King, Records and Tapes are some that come to mind. The other stores on that list I had no idea about. Maybe one of you have? This site lists 11...
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    Cringiest things of the 80s

    I thought this video was pretty funny and yeah there’s lots of cringy things on there.
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    Why do Converse All Stars have extra holes on the bottom?

    So Why do Converse All Stars have extra holes on the bottom? Have you ever noticed the two holes on the bottom of your Converse All Star sneakers? Did you ever think to yourself why? I know I didn’t. I had no clue that they had two holes on the bottom until today. I owned Converse sneakers in my...
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    The best 80s movies according to Timeout

    The Timeout website has a list of the top 50 80s movies of all time. The list isn’t bad in my opinion and there’s some movies on there that I’ve never seen. Some of the movies on their list are Raiders of the Lost Ark, Empire Strikes Back, the Shining and E.T. What do you think about their list...
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    Remember ordering from Scholastic back in the ‘80s?

    Do you remember sitting in class and then your teacher out of nowhere passed the infamous scholastic order form? It was such a great feeling to order stuff from the form.
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    Perfumes of the 80s

    Here’s 11 facts about 80s perfumes for the ladies. Hopefully it’s a topic that takes you back in time. I know nothing about women’s perfume. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53918/11-iconic-perfumes-80s
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    80s slang, do you remember?

    Do you use slang terms from the 80s today? Some of the ones I find myself using are buff a wannabe. The rest of the 80s slang words I never use. Check out the list of 80s slang terms by clicking on the link below: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/617530/1980s-slang-terms
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    Your favorite 80s actors?

    Who are some of your favorite 80s actors? Mine are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Michael J. Fox, Chevy Chase and Eddie Murphy. I’m sure there’s more but I’m having a brain fart at the moment.
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    Which 80s soundtrack would you pick?

    Which two of these 80s soundtracks would you choose? You could only pick 2. I’d pick Fast Times At Ridgemont High and Weird Science.
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    • 80s 80s movies 80s music fast times at ridgemont high pretty in pink shes having a baby st elmos fire the breakfast club
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    • Forum: The Boombox: 80s Music Chat
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    80s facts

    I finished reading an article called 80 Totally Awesome Facts About the ‘80s. Now that’s why I call a heck of a lot of facts. It mentions quite a few facts the most of us already knew like you need strength to carry a boombox but many that I didn’t. Some of those are that Richard Page almost...
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