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And Now a Word from Sandra Dee
Summertime means tan-time!
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Ain't It the Truth: 1950's Edition
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Who Invented Rice Krispies Treats?
Turns out the popular confection was invented by two women who worked for the Kellogg’s! Malitta Jensen and Mildred Day came up with the recipe while working in the Home Economics department of the Battle…
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What's for Breakfast?
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The True Story of the Hula Hoop – America’s Real “Wheel of Fortune”
The Hudsucker Proxy notwithstanding, the modern hula hoop was really invented by two guys named “Spud” Mellin and Richard Kerr. They got the idea from “exercise hoops” that were being successfully marketed in Australia. Only…
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Is There a Pattern to This?
Back in the day, making your own clothes was "Simplicity" in itself!