8 Things We Miss About Video Stores
Streaming is easier. But video stores felt like an experience. You didn’t just “watch something” — you committed to it. And somehow, that made it …
Ash Kaushik
8 AIM and Messenger Habits People Forgot
Instant messaging wasn’t just chatting. It was strategy. Subtlety. Performance. And occasionally chaos. Crafting the Perfect Away Message Song lyrics, vague emotional hints, inside jokes. …
8 Everyday 90s Annoyances Many People Weirdly Miss
These were frustrating at the time. Now they feel like artifacts from a slower, simpler era. Rewinding VHS Tapes You couldn’t just restart. You waited. …
8 Small Pre-Digital Traditions That Made The Day Special
Not everything nostalgic is loud. Some of it was quiet — small rituals that made ordinary days feel anchored. They didn’t feel dramatic at the …
8 Things People Often Miss About the Early Internet
The early internet wasn’t faster. It wasn’t smarter. It definitely wasn’t prettier. But it felt… alive. Slightly chaotic. Slightly unhinged. And very human. Websites That …
8 Things Only Pre-Smartphone Kids Truly Understand
Growing up before smartphones didn’t feel unusual at the time. It was just normal life. But looking back, some of those everyday skills now feel …
8 Ways Friendships Felt Different Before Social Media
Friendships before social media weren’t necessarily deeper — but they were definitely less documented. And somehow that made them feel more concentrated, more contained, and …
8 Memories Before Streaming Took Over
Streaming gave us convenience. But it also took away friction — and friction made things memorable. Waiting a Week for the Next Episode Cliffhangers lasted …