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The Times Square Ball Drop
Posted by Liz T. on
Out of the last 113 years, 111 of them have begun with the lowering of an impressively-engineered ball in Times Square in New York City. Ever wondered why we drop the ball to start the year? Keep reading to find out!
Moonshine Cars: The First Hot Rods
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How did hot rods get started? Beyond the innate human urge to tinker with everything, hot rod culture got its roots in the “moonshine cars”...
Teddy Boys and Girls: Britain's Original Teenage Rebels
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"Our dress is our answer to a dull world." In 1953, a hot new fashion trend took over Britain's teen boys. An adaptation of Edwardian...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Legendary "Godmother" of Rock
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the epitome of amazing grace—ah, yes, how sweet the sound! This astounding woman, often referred to as the Godmother of...
The More You Know: Parachute Wedding Dresses
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Access to silk was very limited during World War II as most of the world’s supply at the time came from China and Japan. The...