101 Popular Trends From the Year You Were Born By Ken Levy, Stacker News On 2/5/21 at 6:30 PM EST Whether purchasing an Elvis Presley record, successfully completing a crossword puzzle (without cheating), or eating a cronut, chances are you've jumped on a trend bandwagon at some point in your life. Merriam-Webster defines trend as "a current style or preference." While some trends don't quite stand the test of time (think goldfish swallowing), others, such as Barbie dolls, remain venerable icons to this day. Acdx / Wikimedia Commons Stacker scoured historical accounts, company websites, ne...