December 2021
December 26, 2021
The Dorothy who collected Dorothys
Dorothy Richert collected stories about people named Dorothy. Which meant that, once the news story about her had appeared in the paper, she could collect herself.She held an unusual belief about her name:
Hmm. That would never have occurred to me. In fact, I could think of only two famous people named Dorothy: Dorothy Parker and Dorothy Sayers. Apparently Faye Dunaway's first name is Dorothy, but I don't think she should count because she's famous as Faye, not Dorothy. There's various lists around the web (here and here) if you want to learn about some other famous Dorothys.
As an Alex, the most famous Alex ever is pretty obvious and, I assume, will never be topped.
Port Huron Times Herald - Mar 12, 1950
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Category: Collectors, 1950s
Neandertal Perfume
Smell like a caveman. Their web page.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Dec 26, 2021 -
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Category: History, Perfume and Other Scents
December 25, 2021
May all jollity lighten your christmas hours
And may birds with torches not burn down your home.
via Lilly Library, Indiana University
Posted By: Alex - Sat Dec 25, 2021 -
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Category: Christmas
To Gladden Hearts and Lighten Labor
Surprise, Honey! Now get to work.
1937 - via Science History Institute
Posted By: Alex - Sat Dec 25, 2021 -
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Category: Advertising, Gender, 1930s, Christmas
Merry Christmas 2021!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 25, 2021 -
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Category: Holidays, Christmas, Music, Technology, 1970s
December 24, 2021
Miss Christmas Lighting
Long Beach Independent - Dec 8, 1960
Posted By: Alex - Fri Dec 24, 2021 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, 1960s, Christmas
The Mailomat
Very handy for Xmas rush!Article source: Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California)10 Dec 1939, Sun Page 59
Another good article here, with more pics.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Dec 24, 2021 -
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Category: Inventions, Technology, 1930s, 1940s, Postal Services
December 23, 2021
Hanging ‘Satan Claus’
December 1980: The members of the Truth Tabernacle Church in Burlington, NC tried Santa Claus. The charges included "child abuse by urging parents to buy liquor instead of clothing," "lying and saying he is Saint Nicholas," "causing churches to practice Baal religion unknowingly," and "causing ministers to lie about Christ's birthday."They found Santa — or 'Satan Claus' as they called him — guilty on all charges and hanged him in effigy.
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer - Dec 19, 1980
Posted By: Alex - Thu Dec 23, 2021 -
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Category: Religion, 1980s, Christmas
Mystery Gadget 98
What function is the large and complicated box performing?Answer is here.
Or after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 23, 2021 -
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Category: Technology, 1940s
December 22, 2021
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