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POGs: The 90s in a Bottle Cap

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The Rise and Fall of Pogs in the 90s

This chapter explores the immense popularity of pogs during the 1990s, highlighting impressive sales figures and the cultural significance they held alongside iconic media like Pulp Fiction. The discussion also touches on the game's mechanics, playground controversies, and its nostalgic impact on childhood memories, as well as the eventual decline of the phenomenon.

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