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Who Invented S’mores?
Simplicity in itself, graham cracker, slab of chocolate, and a marshmallow: Toast lightly (usually over a campfire or grill) and enjoy! But who had the bright idea to combine these elements into a tasty treat…
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The Flub That Was the Flubber Fad
As kids, we all loved the Disney film, The Absent-Minded Professor (1961). What you may not remember was that Hasbro introduced a toy in 1962 called “Flubber” based on the miraculous compound invented by Fred…
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Science Marches On!
And it's 16-bit!
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This Month's Selection for the Boomtown Book of the Month Club
Remember when marijuana was dangerous? Now, the club holds meetings at the local vape shop.
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Everybody's Crazy About a Sharp-Dressed Man
Okay, so we don't have a stampede here... dudes line up on the left and studs on the right!
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Anyone Remember I.D. Bracelets?
During the early part of the 1960s, the absolute, “must-have” piece of jewelry for young men was the I.D. bracelet, most famously made by Speidel. They were relatively inexpensive as jewelry goes and came in…