1950s
Smart Watches of the 1950s
Modern "smart watches" can tell you how far you've walked and monitor your heart rate. But watches in the 1950s could also do that. Just in a different way.
The Sedalia Democrat - Aug 13, 1959
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Category: Technology, 1950s
Three-Winged Chickens
1950: Scientists at UCLA breed three-winged chickens. More buffalo wings on one bird!
Herald and News (Klamath Falls, Oregon) - Nov 9, 1950
The Eugene Guard - Nov 15, 1950
Posted By: Alex - Thu Apr 21, 2016 -
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Category: Animals, Science, Experiments, 1950s
Clock Ladies of Frankfurt
November 1950: To advertise a Watch and Clock Makers fair, young women were hired to wander around the streets of Frankfurt carrying giant clocks on their backs.
The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) - Nov 8, 1950
Posted By: Alex - Sun Apr 17, 2016 -
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Category: 1950s
Raining Money
December 1953: A few days before Christmas it rained money in Maple Park, Illinois, after a money sack fell off a train, burst open, and the wind scattered the bills everywhere. $26,000 in all. The honest townsfolk picked up and returned all but $890 of the money.
Chicago Tribune - Dec 24, 1953
Posted By: Alex - Tue Apr 12, 2016 -
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Category: 1950s
Follies of the Madmen #280
Long ago, "There's something about an Aqua Velva man" was a universally known motto.
But what the hell is "humectin?"
From Wikipedia: "A humectant is a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist; it is the opposite of a desiccant."
So "humectin" is just some common moisturizing element.
Whatever it is, it's certainly gone upscale in the 21st century. $70.00 per bottle!!!
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Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 11, 2016 -
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Category: Hygiene, Perfume and Other Scents, 1950s, Facial Hair
Know Your Missiles!
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Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Apr 10, 2016 -
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Category: Hobbies and DIY, Children, 1950s, Weapons
Hat Styles From the Kitchen
Posted By: Paul - Sat Apr 09, 2016 -
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Category: Domestic, Surrealism, Headgear, 1950s
Lap Driving Banned
A 1950's effort to stop distracted driving.But what was going on in Cheboygan that they felt a need for an ordinance against this form of distracted driving specifically?
The Pittsburgh Press - Dec 28, 1952
Posted By: Alex - Tue Apr 05, 2016 -
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Category: Regulations, 1950s, Cars
Chicago’s Acro-Theater
Plays that also featured acrobatic & gymnastic stunts. I'm thinking Shakespeare should be performed this way. Hamlet's soliloquy delivered on a trampoline.
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Posted By: Paul - Tue Apr 05, 2016 -
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Category: Entertainment, Exercise and Fitness, Regionalism, Sports, Performance Art, 1940s, 1950s
Mystery Gadget 35
Electronics + dog = ???
Answer is here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Apr 02, 2016 -
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Category: Technology, Dogs, 1950s
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