35 Vintage Posters of Beer Advertising in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this sitePrior to Prohibition, there were thousands of breweries in the United States, mostly brewing heavier beers than modern […]
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In 1983, the Band Cinderella Made a Commercial for Pat’s Chili Dogs So They Could Get on MTV
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1983, the band Cinderella made a commercial for a chili dog restaurant called Pat’s. In 30 seconds […]
1990 Nestle Crunch Candy Bar TV Commercial – Russian Nuclear Submarine
This post was originally published on this siteThe commercial aired on May 5, 1990 during the broadcast of “World Figure Skating – Tour of Champions” […]
Hot Dog Sizzler, an Auto Oven Cooks Hot Dogs From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteWant a hot dog on the road? Just plug this heater into your car’s electrical system. This 12 […]
1970s Egg Cuber to Make Square Eggs
This post was originally published on this siteThis egg cuber was made in 1977. There’s no doubt it is one of the most pointless items […]
Some Vintage Ads for the "Layer-Pak Vegetables" Tin of Vegetables in 1948
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican adverts for the “Layer-Pak Vegetables” tin of vegetables by the brand Larsen, published in 1948. Layer-Pak made […]
Banana Surprise! (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteAmazing new patented device cores bananas and fills the hole with any flavor ice cream WITH THE PEELING […]
This 1995 Pizza Hut Commercial Starring Ivana and Donald Trump
This post was originally published on this siteBefore he was president, Donald Trump appeared in a 1995 TV commercial for Pizza Hut’s ‘stuffed crust’ pizza. […]
The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous: 50 Vintage Ads of Schlitz Beer From the Mid 20 Century
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough the brewery was born in 1849, it was in the wake of the Great Chicago Fire that […]
Rice Council of America Ad on LIFE Magazine, 1967
This post was originally published on this siteObesity is one of the most common diseases among Americans since burgers were invented. Americans go on diets […]
7 Up as a Beverage for Babies
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, 7 Up ran an ad campaign that featured babies guzzling the drink. This particular ad […]
Use Car Power to Grind Meat, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteNow you can operate your meat chopper, ice cream freezer, apple parer, or practically any other device turned […]
18 Rare and Fascinating Historical Photos of Pasta Production From the 1920s to 1950s
This post was originally published on this sitePasta is an integral part of Italy’s food history. Wherever Italians immigrated they have brought their pasta along, […]
“Makes Children As Fat As Pigs” – Vintage Ads for Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic
This post was originally published on this site These disturbing pictures of a pig with the head of a child actually promote a prescription for […]
A Champagne Cellar in Reims, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThousands of bottles of champagne mature in one of the Roman Cellars in Reims, France, where they are […]
Frank L. White, the Real Chef Behind the Cream of Wheat’s Mascot
This post was originally published on this siteWhile Cream of Wheat has stated that current chef image is based on a photo of a chef […]
Why Drink Water, When You Can Drink Schlitz? 1904 Schlitz Beer Ad You Won’t Believe!
This post was originally published on this siteThis vintage Schlitz beer ad is from a 1904 Puck Magazine. Reading carefully the ad does not proclaim […]
“HIT ME WITH A CLUB.” – Vintage Advertisements for Club Cocktails in 1980
This post was originally published on this siteWhy stop the party to mix drinks, when you could have the perfect booze blend ready to go […]
25 Gross Vintage Hot Dog Advertisements From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFor millions of Americans, summer means more hot dogs in their diet. And it seemingly always has. The […]
“Racist” Cream of Wheat Chef Image of Frank L. White, ca. 1921
This post was originally published on this siteAt a moment when Minneapolis had a very small African American community, the city became home to “Rastus,” […]
Uranium Burger, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteAround 1950, there was a bit of another “gold rush” out west, thanks to the advent of nuclear […]
May 8, 1886: Coca-Cola Is Invented
This post was originally published on this siteIn May 1886, Coca-Cola was invented by Doctor John Pemberton, a pharmacist from Atlanta, Georgia. According to the […]
Don’t Let a Bad Cup of Tea Ruin Your Marriage, a Vintage Lipton Tea Ad From 1942
This post was originally published on this siteBack in 1942, when making a bad cup of tea may have been grounds for a divorce… By […]
Chocolate-Coated Marshmallow Treats With Unusual German Names
This post was originally published on this siteSome of the delicious chocolate-covered marshmallow treats you grew up eating have terribly racist names in some parts […]
12 Vintage Photos of Donut Queens From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe popularity of the Miss America pageant led to a variety of beauty contests — many during the […]