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Athena is a platformer arcade game developed and published by SNK in 1986. The arcade game was later ported to several consoles and home computers. Athena is the young, temperamental princess of the ancient Kingdom of Victory, and like all teenagers, she clamors for excitement, and is tempted to disobey her parents and enter the area of the Forbidden Door. Opening the gateway makes her fall from the heavenly kingdom to the realm below, a wild land ruled by the cruel Emperor Dante and his countless minions. The princess' only means of survival is to traverse a long, dangerous road and challenge the brutal Dante herself. Princess Athena has gone on to appear in later fighting games by SNK as a secret character or assistant to players.

Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989, releasing their debut album, Strap It On, in 1990. Meantime was the band's second studio album and major label debut, released on June 23, 1992. Despite initially only achieving moderate commercial success and peaking at number 68 on the Top 200 chart, the album was well received by critics. Meantime is considered to be one of the most influential and overlooked metal records of the '90s, and continues to be discovered and appreciated by new listeners.

Reimer Express Lines was founded in 1952 when 19-year-old Donald S. Reimer of Steinbach, Manitoba convinced his father and brothers to join him in starting a trucking company. Their original route was between Winnipeg and Windsor, Ontario, with Winnipeg as the head office. By December, Reimer added Windsor to Vancouver, and had extended to Toronto by 1956. In 1968 Reimer was acquired by Canadian conglomerate Neonex, but in 1971, the Reimer family bought the company back. Reimer continued to grow and expand through before ultimately being sold again in 1997 to Roadway, who themselves would be bought just six years later by Yellow. Yellow operated Reimer as an independent line until 2019, at which point the Reimer name was retired.

Hyder, Alaska was established in 1907 as Portland City, taking its name from Portland Canal, the 130-mile fjord it sat at the head of. The Post Office said there were too many towns named Portland, so it was renamed Hyder, after a local mining engineer. Hyder's boom years were the '20s, and '30s when miners were pulling lots of gold from the area. Hyder became a bustling port to supply mining operations, but as gold yields faltered, so did the town. With a population of under 100 today, it's easy to see why they refer to Hyder as "the friendliest ghost town in Alaska." Hyder is only accessible by road from Stewart, British Columbia, and sees more than 100,000 tourists annually, including many long-distance motorcycle riders.

Arkanoid: Doh It Again is a console game released in January 1997 in Japan, and globally by the end of the year. It was developed as a sequel to the original 1986 arcade release of Arkanoid, and the story picks up five years after the events of the original, in which the spacecraft Vaus defeated DoH with its energy ball. In the 9th stardawn, Commander Therle writes a log entry recounting the defeat of DoH and stating that their search for a new home goes on. After the player defeats the boss on round 33, Vaus escapes DoH's realm and returns to the Arkanoid, where it is now the 14th stardawn. The planet was only a hoax created by DoH.

The fall of the Berlin Wall took place on November 9, 1989, during the Peaceful Revolution, marked the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the figurative Iron Curtain. It was one of the series of events that started the fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe, preceded by the Solidarity Movement in Poland. The fall of the inner German border took place shortly afterward. An end to the Cold War was declared at the Malta Summit three weeks later, and the German reunification took place in October the following year.

With a name giving a nod to the American flag, it seems appropriate that Red White & Blue Beer (RWB) was first introduced in 1899, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. Early ad campaigns extolled the beer’s mellow taste, drinkability, and low price point, the one that got plenty of mileage out of their “honest beer for an honest price” slogan. The patriotic themed cans and rock bottom price point made RWB a hit right out the gate, and while prohibition briefly killed the brew in 1920, it was resurrected with the 1933 repeal, and didn't miss a beat. RWB picked up where they left off and continued on to become a favorite working man's beer in the '50s and '60s, and continued to be brewed well into the '90s before finally fading away.

If you get sent to hell on your chopper, there's always the chance that you can haul ass back from the undead.

Thomas Jefferson Gay organized the Richardson-Gay Oil Company in Corsicana, Texas in 1903 with partner, W.D. Richardson, with a focus on refining oil. Gay sold his shares in the business in 1905 and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he founded Gay Oil Company in 1907. Gay continued to refine crude oil and manufactured a range of motor oils, but also got into producing gasoline. In addition to wholesaling gas and oil to services stations, Gay also began opening his own branded gas stations, and by 1926, the Gay Oil Company was operating nine gas stations in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Gay operated his namesake oil company until his retirement in 1938, leaving his son to run the show.

Back in 1964 when Roger Miller sang "well the moon is high, and so am I," we're pretty sure he wasn't speaking literally. But who knows, maybe after a long night shift, perhaps the man in the moon actually does kick back and smoke a jay to unwind?

Every set in New York City in the '70s and '80s includes a graffiti-covered subway, and for good reason - this was what things were like underground. The illegible urban hieroglyphics gave a sense that the trains were controlled by wild gangs of teenagers... which was kind of true. The fight to keep trains free of graffiti was nonstop, but in 1984, an incoming president of the NYC Transit Authority declared war on graffiti. Leveraging a variety of tactics, major inroads were made in keeping trains clean and free of graffiti. If a car was painted on, it was taken out of service and cleaned - no cars would run with graffiti on them. In May 1989, victory was declared in the anti-graffiti war, though the actual success is debatable.

The Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 horror comedy film about an accidental release of a horde of unkillable, brain-hungry zombies. Described as a mordant punk comedy, the film is known for introducing multiple popular concepts to the zombie genre: zombies specifically eating brains, and zombies being invulnerable to a gunshot to the head. The film's soundtrack was noteworthy, as it featured several Los Angeles-based metal and punk bands of the era. On his first day at Uneeda Medical Supply, poor Freddy unwittingly releases nerve gas from an old military canister, unleashing an unbelievable terror. The gas re-animates corpses, who arise from their graves with a ravenous hunger for human brains... zombie killing comedy ensues!

In 1980's Friday The 13th, a young woman named Annie is trying to get from the fictional town of Crystal Lake to Camp Crystal Lake. She enters a diner and asks the locals how far the camp is, and ends up accepting a ride from a trick driver named Enos who says the camp is about 20 miles out. Enos drives for Elston Oil Supply out of Stanhope, New Jersey, and is heading out that way, and can take her about half way. He's also the last normal person Annie will meet in her short life. Along the way, Enos tells her about Barry and Claudette's murder, the boy that drowned in 1957, a series of fires later on, and the water going bad in 1962. He suggests that she quit, but Annie tells him that she can't, and he eventually drops her off in Hope, NJ.

‘Make Love Not War’ emerged out of the 1'60s protest movement to epitomize the aspirations of the decade, but what if you're just not feeling it? Well, how about 'Make Lunch Not War' ...? I mean, who doesn't like a good sandwich? Beats the hell out of bombing another country, and if you invite folks from that country, they'll not only enjoy a nice sandwich as well, but will probably not want to bomb you either. Feel the love.

In the late '60s, '90% Virgin' became a popular phrase that was applied in conversation to all kinds of things, tongue in cheek or otherwise. Walking around with this one on will definitely get people talking, so you had better be prepared to explain what it means to you.

Slik Toxik was formed in '88 from the Toronto hard rock band Portrait, which was later renamed Slik Toxik after some lineup changes. Capitol signed the band in '91 and issued an EP, 'Smooth And Deadly,' followed in '92 by the full album 'Doin' the Nasty,' both of which were recorded at Phase One in Toronto. Despite an enthusiastic grassroots following and considerable recognition, the '90s proved to be rough sailing for the band. Their second album, 'Irrelevant' was released in '94, and despite the efforts of all involved, the record was not well received by the grunge-obsessed public.

Founded in 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, Nationwise was a chain of auto parts stores in the United States with a loveable mascot known as 'Motor Earl.' In 1974, Nationwise partnered with Columbus-based engine builders, The Rod Shop, sponsoring a series of highly successful drag racecars. In stores, a Rod Shop section was created as kind of a speed shop inside of a parts store. In addition to go fast goodies from all the big names, Nationwise also sold Rod Shop branded performance parts. These parts were typically embossed with NRS (Nationwise Rod Shop), making them easy to identify by collectors, even decades later. The partnership ended in 1987, and less than a decade later, Nationwise became insolvent, and closed all stores on October 15, 1995.

Atomic Tire & Rubber Co. is a fictional tire and auto parts manufacturer from the GTA universe with products available at retail locations throughout San Andreas. Atomic is the primary tire brand in the game, and the Atomic blimp can frequently be seen in the sky over Los Santos. There is an Atomic-branded auto shop called Rancho Tires at Little Bighorn Avenue and Macdonald Street in the Rancho neighborhood in southern Los Santos. Atomic sponsors several racecars, and racing events throughout San Andreas.

A follow-up to 1986's OutRun, Turbo OutRun is a Japanese arcade racing game released in 1989. It was released simultaneously as both a dedicated arcade game, and an upgrade kit for the original OutRun units. Like its predecessor, Turbo OutRun has players driving a red super car. Players traverse a set route across the continental United States from New York City to Los Angeles. In addition to a time limit, Turbo OutRun also adds a computer-controlled opponent driving a white sports car. The "Turbo" in the title plays a role in the game, as players can press a turbo button to receive a brief of speed boost. Various power-ups which increase the vehicle's attributes can be chosen at various stages of the game.

MD 20/20 is a fortified wine known for its high alcohol content, range of fruity flavors, and for being incredibly affordable. Called Mad Dog by imbibers, the name comes from the original maker's initials, coupled with it being sold in 20-ounce bottles with a high octane ABV of 20%. While a lot of crazy flavors have come out over the years, Red Grape Wine was the original, and arguably the most popular. Over time, the size of the bottles got bigger, and the ABV went down, but the real ones remember the real deal packing 20% ABV. Or maybe not, as too much Mad Dog can erase selected memories, leaving entire weekends a bit foggy.

Everyone knows that Binford Tools are the best of the best, especially the 6100 series. From cutting edge cordless power tools to traditional hand tools, Binford consistently delivers a level of made in USA quality that other brands can’t match. Of course, their calendar girls aren’t too bad either, and Binford would have it no other way.

A hickey, also known as a love bite, is a dark red or purple mark left on the skin caused by intense suction by a partner. The neck is a common site for hickeys because of its easy access, but you can get them anywhere. Some people are good at giving them, while others not so much. If you're of the former, why not proudly proclaim your mastery of the hickey arts as a true hickey queen?

When the Pink Pussycat suddenly closed down in 1968, it left a hole in Vancouver's Gastown neighborhood. Luckily, folks didn't have to wait long for a new watering hole at 364 Water Street, as Pharaoh's Retreat, later simply known as Pharaoh's, opened up shop within a few weeks. Pharaoh's would go on to become a Vancouver institution, with old-school DJs guiding the club's soundtrack seven nights a week for the next two decades.

As pretty much everyone knows, at the end of BTTF, George McFly becomes a successful science fiction writer. He and the family are positively radiant as the advance copies of his first novel, A Match Made in Space, arrive in the mail. The fictional fiction novel tells the story of Raylene, a young girl from Chicago, and Roger, a young man from Kansas. The two are brought together by Garth D'Vade from Planet Culvan, where love was unknown, on a cosmic mission to save the universe. This one is based on the cover from the novel in 1985, and is intended to appear as a promotional piece for the book.

Excelsior Motor Manufacturing & Supply Company was an American motorcycle manufacturer operating in Chicago from 1907 to 1931. In 1912, an Excelsior was the first motorcycle to be officially timed at a speed of 100 mph, and by 1928, Excelsior was the third-largest manufacturer in the U.S. motorcycle market, but they would never make it to second place. In 1929, the stock market crash and the resulting Great Depression caused motorcycle sales to plummet. Excelsior ceased operations in September 1931, putting an end to one of America's earliest motorcycle manufacturers and popular bikes like the Big X and Super X.

Jarts, were all the rage in the ’70s and ’80s. A few Jarts, a few friends, and a few beers, American backyard-barbecue-goers would lay down small plastic hoops as targets and play a game not entirely unlike horseshoes. In 1982, folks in Eastern, Washington decided to hold the First Annual Tri-Cities Jarts Championship event at Columbia Park in Kennewick, Washington. Attracting as many as 200 contestants, law darts were flying everywhere that Saturday, and a good time was had by everyone. Well, other than those involved in several Jart related incidents, but luckily for them, Tri-Cities Ambulance was the event sponsor, so they were taken care of relatively quickly. Needless to say, the second annual event would never happen as intended.

The thrash metal genre emerged in the early '80s as musicians began fusing the double bass drumming and complex guitar stylings of the new wave of British heavy metal with the speed and aggression of hardcore punk. Philosophically, thrash metal developed as a backlash against both the conservatism of the Reagan era and the much more moderate, pop-influenced, and widely accessible heavy metal subgenre of glam metal which also developed concurrently in the 1980s. The songs usually use fast percussive beats and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead guitar work. The lyrical subject matter often includes criticism of The Establishment, opposition to armed conflicts, and at times shares a disdain for religion.

Jolt Cola was a carbonated soft drink originally made by The Jolt Company of Rochester, New York. From the outset, Jolt’s marketing strategy centered on the caffeine content, billing the drink as a means to promote wakefulness, including a slogan of “All the sugar and twice the caffeine.” The highly caffeinated beverage was targeted towards students and young professionals, stressing its use as a stimulant in a similar manner as energy drinks. Jolt Cola is featured in the 1995 movie ‘Hackers’ as the hosts of a pirate television broadcast claim to be sponsored by the beverage and advertise Jolt Cola as “the soft drink of the elite hacker.”

A hickey, also known as a love bite, is a dark red or purple mark left on the skin caused by intense suction by a partner. The neck is a common site for hickeys because of its easy access, but you can get them anywhere. Some people are good at giving them, while others not so much. If you're of the former, why not proudly proclaim your mastery of the hickey arts as a true hickey king?

Formed in London in 1976, Generation X (later known as Gen X) was an English punk rock band that released six singles that made the UK singles chart sand two albums that charted on the UK albums charts. This design is based on the Valley of the Dolls cover, the band's second studio album, released in 1979. The record was Generation X's second long-play release, and saw the band transitioning from its start in the London punk rock scene of the late-'70s into a more mainstream rock sound, with the incorporation of musical influences ranging from glam rock, progressive rock, and traditional American rock 'n roll.

Heavy haul trucking is a segment in and of itself, and Boise, Idaho's Pierce Heavy Haul was one of the top player's in the game. Primarily operating in the northwest, Pierce was one of the companies to call when you needed to move the big iron. From high track dozers to massive quarry dumps, Pierce could get it from here to there, on time, every time.

For a few years there in the '80s, you couldn't turn on a music video channel without seeing this creepy guy bouncing around in the video for the chart topping single, 'Metal Health.' He marked a key moment in heavy metal that opened the doors for many other '80s metal bands to make their way into the mainstream.

Cluckin' Bell is a fictional fast food chain from the GTA universe with known locations throughout the states of San Andreas, Alderney, and Liberty. As the name implies, Cluckin' Bell is a chicken joint, serving a fried chicken based menu including everything from nuggets and chicken sandwiches to fried chicken buckets and chicken-based ice cream. Ew.

Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of several companies in the entertainment industry. The Santa Monica Mountains that isolate San Fernando Valley to the north come all the way down to the ocean in Santa Monica, making for a striking visual, especially during sunrises and sunsets. This '60s era tourist design reflects an idyllic day at the beach in Santa Monica, 'where the mountains meet the sea.'

International Transport, Inc. started out in Fargo, North Dakota in the early '50s, but relocated to Rochester, Minnesota after just a few years. Composed entirely of owner-operators, International Transport was the largest flatbed and heavy-haul trucking company in North America, and operated throughout the U.S. and Canada. International Transport put themselves up for sale in 1984, and were snapped up by a larger carrier. They continued to operate as International Transport until 1990, at which point they were rebranded with the purchasing company's name, and the International Transport name disappeared from the highways for good.

Bubble Bobble was originally released in 1986 as an arcade game in Japan. Players control one of two dragons named Bub and Bob, who need to save their girlfriends from the Cave of Monsters. In each level, players must defeat enemies by trapping them in bubbles Bub and Bob blow. Popping the bubbles sends enemies crashing to the ground, which causes them to release bonus items. The game was designed around two-player gameplay, so by inserting another coin, the second dragon can be controlled. Bubble Bobble was ported to many home computer and video game consoles, remaining a popular title throughout the '80s and '90s.