Rad History Posts

Throughout history there have been moments of pure radness - this is where we discuss them.
Feb. 6, 2024

Trading Cards & True Crime: Decoding the Menendez Brothers' Connection to the 1990-91 NBA Season

  For years, the 1990-91 Hoops Mark Jackson basketball card has lingered in the shadows of obscurity. Though Jackson was a solid player, the card itself wasn't a standout in most collections, often buried in boxes and forgotten. Boxes like t…

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Dec. 6, 2023

In the Air Tonight: The Unforgettable Scene that Defined Miami Vice

The 1980s were a decade marked by excess, neon lights, and groundbreaking television...and BOY HOWDY do we miss it! Among the many iconic moments that defined this era, none are more indelible than the unforgettable scene in Season 1, Episode 1 of M…

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Feb. 15, 2023

The Surprising Story of How the Teddy Bear Got Its Name: A Piece of Rad History

Growing up in the 1980s we both can't help but think of the cool, cassette tape talking, animatronic bear "Teddy Ruxpin".But, it was actually 120-121 years ago TODAY when one of the most infamous plush toys of all time was created - forever cementin…

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Feb. 9, 2023

Uncovering the Mysterious Dover Demon: The Cryptid That Continues to Mystify

Have you ever heard of the Dover Demon? It's a strange, humanoid creature that was first spotted in the town of Dover, Massachusetts in the late 1970s. Despite its brief appearance, the creature has managed to capture the imagination of cryptozoolog…

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