Ep.24 Mood Rings

In 1975, two New York inventors turned liquid crystal science into the grooviest gimmick of the decade: the mood ring. This episode traces the wild rise of the little band that claimed to read your emotions, from its birth in the “Me Decade” of introspection and astrology, to its short-lived cultural takeover, and its colorful afterlife in retro fashion. Were mood rings accurate? Not even close. Were they fun? Absolutely. Join us as we explore how a bit of science, a lot of marketing, and the human desire to know ourselves combined to create one of the most unforgettable fads of the 20th century.

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