1960s
Miss Banana-Matic
The Continental/Moss-Gordin Banana-Matic could ripen, store, and display bananas in a controlled atmosphere "thus eliminating spoilage loss."In 1967, Linda Gipson of Pensacola, Fla. had the honor of being named 'Miss Banana-Matic'.
Prattville Progress - Apr 17, 1967
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, 1960s, Bananas
The Reid Flying Submarine
More pix and article here.
It wasn't a high-tech machine, despite its abilities. In the air it was powered by a 65 horsepower four-cylinder Lycoming engine. While underwater a 1-horsepower electric motor provided propulsion. Conversion from aircraft to submarine was a clumsy affair. The pilot first had to remove the propeller, and then cover the engine pylon with a rubber diving bell to keep the engine dry. The pilot used an aqualung to breathe. Maximum depth was roughly 10 to 12 ft (3.5 metres).
From THE SATURDAY EVENING POST for January 1, 1966.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 21, 2021 -
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Category: Death, Disasters, Inventions, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Air Travel and Airlines, 1960s
Chamborama
Nothing like indoctrinating kids at play to prefer your product.The cartoon Mom is plainly soused.
Source, with more pics.
This “Jeu de Familles” from the 1960s promotes Chambord glassware. The object of the game is to complete family sets of the same item (wine glasses, small dishes, larger dishes, sugar bowls, etc) by asking opponents for a particular card, for example: “avez-vous l'assiette à desert de Grand-Père?"
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 18, 2021 -
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Category: Games, 1960s, Europe
Fruit Cake Queen of 1968
No further info available!
Posted By: Paul - Tue Aug 17, 2021 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Food, 1960s
Follies of the Madmen #513
What size of empty container was used to make that ice cylinder for the Pepsi bottle, and what size freezer could accommodate it? Only commercial units. How many hours would you have to prolong your sipping, to justify the creation of that ridiculous amount of ice for cooling one bottle of Pepsi? And was this gal the only one at the bonfire to receive such a treat? So many questions...
Posted By: Paul - Sun Aug 15, 2021 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Excess, Overkill, Hyperbole and Too Much Is Not Enough, Soda, Pop, Soft Drinks and other Non-Alcoholic Beverages, 1960s
Miss Nude America 1969
Miss nude America: Mrs. Peter Boisclair; 22; poses for photographers at Toronto International Airport on her return home after winning Miss Nude America title at Naked City; Ind.; Saturday. In contest she wore shoes; hard hat.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah)03 Aug 1969, Sun Page 14
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 14, 2021 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Burlesque, Exotic Dancing, Stripping and Other Forms of Staged Nakedness, 1960s
1965 Vogue Lingerie Feature
To see larger images of every page, go to link.CAUTION: NSFW pop-ups might intervene!
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 13, 2021 -
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Category: Animals, Anthropomorphism, Fashion, Underwear, Surrealism, 1960s
Car sold for 1395 bananas
1965: Bernice Wyszynski saw a brand-new Pontiac sedan advertised for "1,395 bananas". So she tried to take the dealer up on that offer. However, the dealer insisted that the car actually cost $1,395. 'Bananas', he said, was a vernacular term for dollars. Wyszynski threatened to sue him for false advertising, and eventually he relented, selling her the car in exchange for 1,395 bananas.I can buy five bananas at the supermarket for $1. Which means that, in present-day money, Wyszynski got the car for around $280. That's a pretty good deal.
Bernice Wyszynski died in 2003, and the banana incident made it into her obituary:
Long Beach Press-Telegram - May 5, 1965
Arizona Daily Star - May 1, 1965
Posted By: Alex - Tue Aug 10, 2021 -
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Category: Food, 1960s, Cars, Bananas
“in the Gay Nightlife of Rome, Trouser Parties Are Setting the Pace”
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 06, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, 1960s, Women, United Kingdom
Walk On By
The elegance, beauty and singing talent of Dionne Warwick are embedded in a totally surreal video. Paris rooftop, stuffed cat, crowd of silent men...
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 05, 2021 -
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Category: Music, Surrealism, 1960s, Europe, Dolls and Stuffed Animals
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