1978: Subaru BRAT TheSubaru BRAT—an abbreviation for Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter—was a quirky looking vehicle that fused four-wheel drive with the body of a pickup. The vehicle tried to capitalize on the strong market in the United States for small pickups.To avoid ...
Reese’s Pieces were introduced in 1978 to capitalize on the popularity of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Sales soared after the sugar-coated candies appeared in the 1982 film “E.T the Extra-Terrestrial” as a sweet used to lure the tiny alien indoors. #89. Tostitos Kaytoo // Shutterstock...