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 […]
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Pictures of Lucille Ball as Superman, 1957
This post was originally published on this site“Lucy and Superman” is an episode of the sitcom I Love Lucy in 1957. The episode features a […]
Turniture II: 4-in-1 Rocker Table, 1970
This post was originally published on this siteTurniture II, a 4-in-1 convertible outdoor furniture project by architect Lester Walker, which was published in the July […]
“How to be a good wife though married” – Swan Soap Ad, 1944
This post was originally published on this site“How to be a good wife though married” by Gracie Allen, for Swan Soap, 1944. GIVE HIM A […]
Vintage Portraits of Washington-Lee High School’s Students Posing With Their Unique Graduation Caps in 1947
This post was originally published on this siteWashington-Lee High School (now Washington-Liberty High School) is a public high school in the Arlington Public Schools district […]
‘Dairy Queen Party Book’, a Promotional Comic Book With Games and Party Ideas From 1960
This post was originally published on this siteSo let’s say it’s 1960 and you have to throw some kind of a party, and you’ve suffered […]
Colored Toilet Paper Were Almost in Everything Bathroom From the 1950s Throughout the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteToilet paper and facial tissue weren’t always just white. Back in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, toilet paper […]
Cat Eating Corn-on-the-Cob, 1951
This post was originally published on this siteA fresh ear of corn is a hardy, readily available food source for humans that’s super easy to […]
The Mammoth Potato, the First Ever Viral Photo From 1894
This post was originally published on this siteThe words “mammoth” and “potato” do not often go together. But in 1894, W. L. Thorndyke, a news […]
Cate Blanchett Photographed by Kim Andreolli, 1999
This post was originally published on this siteVarious studio portraits of Cate Blanchett taken by Kim Andreolli in 1999: Born Catherine Élise Blanchett in Melbourne, […]
Kaiser Mustache Trainer, 1902
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kaiser Mustache Trainer will overcome every objectionable feature of a mustache with just five minutes a day, […]
A Newspaper Clip From 1963 Asked People Whether a Woman Would Make a Good President, and Here’s What They Said
This post was originally published on this siteA clipping from a November 1963 issue of the Minneapolis Tribune asked people, “Would a woman be a […]
“I Am Not Strange. I Am Just Not Normal.” – Salvador Dalí
This post was originally published on this siteSpanish Catalan artist Salvador Dalí (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989) became known for his surreal creations […]
The Mug Shot of Daniel Tohill, New Zealand’s Most Photogenic Criminal
This post was originally published on this siteIntroducing the ridiculously photogenic 19th century criminal Daniel Tohill. He was arrested for stealing ferrets but we suspect […]
“Blow Up to Be the Size You Want!” – Vintage Inflatable Bra Ads From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteWhat was a woman to do if she wanted to boost her cleavage in the days before Wonderbra […]
Communism, Hypnotism and The Beatles (1965)
This post was originally published on this siteDavid A. Noebel is an evangelical Christian leader and the founder of Summit Ministries. In the mid 1960s […]
Before Smart-Home Automation, There Was the Clapper!
This post was originally published on this siteThe Clapper was a sound activated electrical switch that plugged in to a standard outlet, allowing lights, televisions, […]
Wear Celluloid Collars and Cuffs Trade Card Advertisements, ca.1870
This post was originally published on this siteA charming set of 19th century American trade cards, advertising – via the medium of a frog and […]
The Cat Photographer, 1909
This post was originally published on this siteThe photograph was taken in November 1909. It shows three members of the Payro family being “photographed” by […]
Painless Parker, an Early 20th Century Street Dentist Who Pulled 357 Teeth in One Day
This post was originally published on this siteBefore local anesthesia could manage the pain, one early 20th century dentist distracted his patients with showgirls and […]
Funny Snapshots of Fruita Union High School Graduation Antics, Colorado, ca. 1941
This post was originally published on this siteTexas native Ottis Littlejohn joined the Civilian Conservation Corps after he graduated high school in 1941, and was […]
“I Dreamed…” Maidenform Bra Ad Campaign From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this site As Harry Trenner told the story, he and his wife Florence were just sitting around the kitchen […]
15 Vintage Photographs of Bugle Megaphones From the Mid-20 Century
This post was originally published on this siteBugle megaphones were used on military garrisons to help amplify the sound of the bugle. Used in a […]
Marilyn Monroe Was Crowned “Cheesecake Queen of 1952”, August 1951
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe, 20th century starlet who was recently selected “Cheesecake Queen of 1952,” looks as delicious as any […]
Lovely Vintage Portraits of Doris Day as Calamity Jane, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteDoris Day’s Calamity Jane is a story of love between men and women and women and women during […]