101 Popular Trends From the Year You Were Born
By Ken Levy, Stacker News
On 2/5/21 at 6:30 PM EST
Whether purchasing an Elvis Presley record, successfully completing a crossword puzzle (without cheating), or eating a cronut, chances are you ve jumped on a trend bandwagon at some point in your life.
Merriam-Webster defines trend as a current style or preference. While some trends don t quite stand the test of time (think goldfish swallowing), others, such as Barbie dolls, remain venerable icons to this day.
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Stacker scoured historical accounts, company websites, news media, and other sources to find the most popular fads from 1920 to today. They range from the bizarre to the energetic; from pageants, games and toys, candy, books, and national heroes, to touch on just a few. Some you ve never heard of, some are beyond outrageous, and others are mainstays of American life.