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Toys
Cabbage Patch Kids, LEGO, Kenner Action Figures CPK: They were originally called Little People
LEGO: Lots of space-themed LEGO sets were popular in the 80s.
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President
Ronald Reagan
1. Served full 8 years.
2. 40th president.
3. He didn’t like brussel sprouts.
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Movies
The Thing Referred to as a classic now, but not well received then.
Directed by John Carpenter.
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Fashion
Vans, Mullets, Ripped Jeans
1. Vans: Commonly used for skateboarding
2. Mullets: Popular in Australia
3. Ripped Jeans: They were worn in a statement against society -
TV Show
Transformers Had a toy line.
3 seasons ran.
They made a movie in 1986. -
Music
The Cure, Madonna, Elton John The Cure: Is from Britain.
Madonna: Wanted to be a ballet dancer.
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Transportation
Ford Mustang
1. 200 horsepower
2. Had 12 stock colors
3. It could be a convertible
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Technology
Nintendo Entertainment System Originally released in Japan in 1983.
Along with the North American release, 17 launch games came with it.
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News Event
Chernobyl Disaster Still is abandoned to this day.
One of the worst nuclear breakdowns in history
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Actor
Arnold Schwarzenegger Starred in Predator, and the Terminator franchise.
Born in Austria.
Former governor of California. -
Athlete
Dave Stieb Won a pitcher of the year award.
Threw 1500 innings in the 80s.
Played for the Blue Jays.