Discover the 60s Products That Took the World by Storm

7. Lighters with Zippo batteries

It was sold in tobacco stores and military exchanges. Organization: Zink Manufacturing Company. Original Cost: $1.95 to $4.95 * Zippo lighters started a revolution in dependability and design, turning them into both a necessary tool and a collectible. Zippo lighters, well-known for their robust construction and characteristic "click" sound when they open, provided a practical and fashionable touch of nostalgia for Americans.

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@imgur/Pinterest Zippo Lighters In the 1960s, soldiers carried them as a dependable supply of fire, but they soon evolved into symbols of coolness and resilience, inscribed with cultural icons and personal anecdotes. By doing more than just lighting cigarettes, Zippo demonstrated that even the tiniest items can hold a torch for individual freedom and individuality. It sparked a blaze of unique expression and lasting impact.

8. Seltzer

Manufacturer: Miles Laboratories; Location of Sale: CVS, Rite Aid * Original Cost: $0.49 per box With its catchy jingle, "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is," Alka-Seltzer fizzed its way into American medicine cabinets and became the go-to cure for everything from indigestion to hangovers. This effervescent pill with citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and aspirin delivered on its promise of immediate relief with a pleasant fizz.

Alka-Seltzer is on Pinterest and Etsy. Thanks to its clever marketing strategy, Alka-Seltzer became more than simply a medication—it became a cultural icon that stood for quick relief mixed with humor. Alka-Seltzer was more than simply a pain reliever; it also added some glitz to the otherwise gloomy world of over-the-counter drugs, making it a party staple and household name.