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INXS was an Australian rock band and one of the top-selling Australian musical groups of all time. The group reached the height of their fame in the 1980s with hits such as "Need You Tonight" and "Don't Change," in addition to playing legendary concerts such as Live Aid. Unfortunately, in 1997, frontman Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel room from a suspected suicide. The band continued to tour after his untimely death until 2012. 

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The Chicago Cubs are a Major League Baseball (MLB). Founded in 1876 as the Chicago White Stockings, the team was renamed in 1903. The Cubs were a founding member of the National League, and now play in the National League Central Division. The team is affectionally known as “The Cubbies” or “North Siders” and play their home games at Chicago’s historic Wrigley Field. They have a loyal fan base and—regardless of decades of mixed success—are one of the most popular franchises in baseball. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs went on to break a 108-year losing streak curse with their first World Series championship since 1908.

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In a pivotal scene of the 1993 film Super Mario Bros., Luigi (John Leguizamo) cries out to Mario (Bob Hoskins): “Trust the Fungus!” By taking heed of this exhortation, *SPOILER* Mario defeats Koopa (Dennis Hopper) and saves the day!

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Snoopy is Charlie Brown’s pet beagle in the Peanuts comics, written by Charles Schulz. Though Snoopy cannot talk, he is nevertheless consistently understood by other characters in the series. Snoopy has an vivid imagination, and is often daydreaming about his imaginary exploits. 

On this button, Snoopy is pictured thinking about someone who is a big man on campus. Maybe he is referring to his friend Linus during his run for school president? 
 

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The Brady Bunch was an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1969 to 1974, depicting the challenges of the newly blended Brady family as they adjusted to living together. It is well remembered as a pop culture phenomenon, admired and playfully satirized for its wholesome depiction of American family life. The sincere story of a family striving to make it work became both a cultural reference and a subject of gentle teasing.

Cindy, the youngest Brady daughter, was known for her eavesdropping and tendency to tattle, often getting her into trouble. She was depicted as innocent and sometimes surprisingly clever, usually shown with distinctive corkscrew curls or braids and a noticeable lisp. Cindy enjoyed snooping and sharing the secrets she uncovered.

Promotional studio photos were used for press kits, bubble gum cards, lunch boxes, and collectible buttons. Each Brady child actor’s portrait was set inside a round frame and shown alongside the show’s playful, stacked logo. The soft, pastel daisy background reflects the flower-power style seen throughout early '70s Brady Bunch merchandise, which was primarily marketed to kids and preteens. The Brady Bunch originally aired on ABC from 1969 to 1974. The production company, CBS Studios, acquired the rights to the show and its syndication. Today, the franchise is owned by the modern-day Paramount Global.

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“Cead Mile Failte” is a common Irish greeting meaning “one hundred thousand welcomes”.

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Jason Lee Scott was the original Red Ranger in the early 1990s children’s television show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The show was about a team of teenagers who were able to transform into superheroes called the Power Rangers. Many elements of the show were adapted from the popular Japanese series Super Sentai that first aired in 1975. 

Each Power Ranger had their own signature color and were able to summon their own Zord, a powerful biomechanical robot that the Rangers piloted in combat. As the leader of the Power Rangers, Jason had the most powerful Zord, the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord, which he summoned by yelling, “Tyrannosaurus Dinosaur Power!” 

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Sandra Boynton’s career began in the 1970s when she started designing greeting cards for the card company, Recycled Paper Greetings. Out of this came children’s books and the appearance of Boynton’s illustrations on other merchandise such as mugs, calendars, and buttons. Much of Boynton’s work features various critters, oftentimes paired with puns or witty phrases.