The Ninepins were one of more than 400 families that applied to live in the 1999 house. As a typical 21st-century family, they had to come to terms with a life lacking the many luxuries we take for granted in our modern lives — iPhones, coverage of the 2009 NBA finals, and LOL cats

On the other hand, this family is able to relive some historic moments — seeing the premiere of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," watching the final day of the Monica Lewinsky affair, experiencing the joy all of America felt when we found out McGwire's doping was being overlooked.

The Ninepins' love of the strange and wonderful history of the late '90s is eveident, and they make the most of this trip back through the months into America's distant past.