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The Times Square Ball Drop

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The Times Square Ball Drop

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!

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Moonshine Cars: The First Hot Rods

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Moonshine Cars: The First Hot Rods

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”...

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Teddy Boys and Girls: Britain's Original Teenage Rebels

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Teddy Boys and Girls: Britain's Original Teenage Rebels

"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...

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Legendary "Godmother" of Rock

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Legendary "Godmother" of Rock

  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...

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The More You Know: Parachute Wedding Dresses

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The More You Know: Parachute Wedding Dresses

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...

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