Submitted by Michael D, who spies some WIN.

If I could count the hour spent interacting with I Spy books during my youth…Well, I don’t have that much time, honestly. In addition to being fun, the images themselves were gorgeous enough to stare at for hours. I’ve even, as an adult, flipped an I Spy book open once or twice, and there is still something magical about them. These have my vote over the “I spy, with my little eye, something _____” games that my brother and I used to play on road trips. Here’s a sample to gaze at for a bit (might be kind of hard to spot a toothpick in an image this size, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying):

Submitted by Kenny O, curiously cinnamon.

In or around 1992, Bob and Quello “disappeared” from boxes and commercials without explanation, leaving Wendell as the sole mascot for the popular General Mills cereal brand. While the trio never reached the same level of fame as Snap, Crackle and Pop, they are still fondly remembered.

A little research reveals that, despite being popularly known and Bob and Quello, the two “missing” characters officially had no names! It seems that “Bob” and “Quello” were ousted after consumer feedback indicated that Wendell, aka Cinnamon Toast Baker (who names their child Cinnamon?!?!), worked better as a solo act.

Submitted by Justin V, who’s got a little something stuck in his teeth.

I will admit that these things are pretty tasty, but there are few things in this world that are worse when it comes to sugary gunk getting stuck in your teeth. Especially if you, like me, end up biting into the lollipop before properly finishing. Caramel Apple Pops, manufactured by Tootsie Roll Industries, were introduced in 1995 and are still sold today. So go get yourself some cavities!

Because what we all wanted was the taste of Pepsi while drinking something that looked like 7-Up. Almost unbelievably, this product was available for only a year in the United States. The slogan, “You’ve never seen a taste like this,” does provide a good laugh though. I really would like to know who thought this would be a success. So FAIL it’s WIN. It’s always fun to look back and giggle (perhaps while sipping a REAL pepsi, like the rock star that you are).

Submitted by Rosco R, Dead Boy.

Country. Bluegrass. Blues. Now you know, if you didn’t already, what CBGB stands for. (The OMFUG stands for Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers.) Despite the acronym, CBGB, one of the most renowned music venues in the world, became THE stage to play for punk and rock bands in the ’70s. Bands like Blondie, Television, The Ramones, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, and so many more, built their followings playing the CBGB stage. Sadly, due to rent increases, the venue closed in 2006. Owner and founder Hilly Kristal passed away in 2007.