Apparently, too much time on pro bono crime-fighting and not enough time running the family business forced Batman to recently downsize.
This could be the very first item of authorized Beatles merchandise outside of buttons and photos: the authentic Beatles Sweater!
And check out the fab hairdo on the lovely model!
Summer has always been time for Popsicles.
Believe it or not, this popular frozen treat really was invented by a kid. One night in 1905, 11-year old Frank Epperson of California mixed some flavoring powder in water with a fork and left it outside (fork and all) overnight by mistake. It froze, but Frank ate it anyway.
For the next 17 years, Frank made them for himself and eventually, his kids. But in 1922, Epperson sold some at a fireman’s ball in San Francisco. They were a big hit. Frank then started selling them at the Neptune Beach amusement park in Alameda, California.
Back in the day, making your own clothes was "Simplicity" in itself!
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