The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

Just A Year Before They Changed the World with Their Looks and Talent

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

The Makeup of Those Who Are Book Fanatics

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Friday, June 30, 2023

I'm Going to Make a Rough Guess That This Family Loves Pop-Tarts

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

This Fast Ass Bird Had No Issue with Go Over the Speed Limit

The LAPD officer warned the driver of this ostrich-driven carriage to slow it down a bit after he was photographed in Los Angeles for going over the speed limit in 1930. Sign in to see full entry.

Comfort Comes After You Make That Big Decision to Finally Go Wireless

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Nobody Gave A Second Thought About the Dangers That Lurked Ahead

Climbing onboard, not one passenger thought about the possible dangers that they could experience once the Titanic sailed away from her home port. Wealthy and poor alike were too intrigued by the ship's size and beauty, along with the adventurous journey ahead. A rare photograph of the Titanic... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

If You Are A Fan of Hillbillies Then This Was Once Your Jam

The famous vehicle takes us back to a simpler time when a rags-to-riches story had us all wishing that we could locate oil in our own backyard. Today, the well-recognized 1921 Oldsmobile Model 46 Roadster is located at the Ralph Foster Museum. The famous Olds was used in the original Beverly... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 26, 2023

This Little Liar is A Professional Con Artist

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

The Prizes Used to Be the Real Deal and Not Paper

I don't know of anyone who would pass up a treat that promises a prize in every box, and one of my childhood favorites was Cracker Jack's, which started its "prize in every box" promotion on Feb. 19, 1912. Just two years later when WWI broke out in 1914, Cracker Jack included as prizes a pair of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 23, 2023

This Explains Quite a Bit About the Architectural Design of Historic Homes

Cooling systems like the modern air conditioner were invented only in the 1920s and it didn’t become a common home feature until the latter half of the 20th century. But, while some of us might wonder how our grandparents survived hot and steamy summers, the fact is those older homes had a few... Sign in to see full entry.

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