Toothpaste through the decades, from tube concept to the fluoride breakthrough
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Toothpaste through the decades, from tube concept to the fluoride breakthrough
A century of vintage toothpaste ads and tubes, from 1890s tooth powder to Crest's fluoride breakthrough and beyond.
Telephone history: See innovative old phones through the years, from 1876 to the rotary era
Old phones trace back to Bell's first call in 1876 -- see how party lines and rotary dials shaped how Americans talked for a century.
V is for Victrola: The famous record player that turned a brand name into a household word in 1906
The Victrola turned a record player into a household word -- here's how it rose, dominated American parlors, and lost out to radio.
Hell Gate beer was once America’s biggest brew — then it vanished almost overnight (1866-1929)
Hell Gate beer made George Ehret one of New York's richest men. Then Prohibition shut it all down. Here's the story.
Homemade jam & jelly tips from 1912 that still hold up today
Learn the old-fashioned secrets behind homemade jam, from picking ripe fruit to boiling it down just right.
Grab these fun vintage 4th of July postcards to see & share
These patriotic 4th of July postcards date back to the early 1900s. Take a look and send one along to a friend.
Ritz-Carlton Hotel New York: A look inside the legendary hotel before it was demolished in 1951
The original Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York opened in 1911 and lasted just 40 years -- but it left a lasting mark on American luxury.
60+ early American weathervanes: How a practical tool became a prized piece of folk art
Early American weathervanes were part folk art, part forecasting tool. See dozens of antique copper designs and the fascinating history behind them.
Jigsaw puzzles: The fun & addictive fad that took over American living rooms — more than once (1908)
Jigsaw puzzles swept America not once but twice -- first in 1908, then again in the Great Depression. Here's the wild history behind the hobby.
International long-distance calls cost $75 in 1927 and $12 in the '60s -- which was considered a bargain. Here's the history of how we got connected.
1847 Rogers Bros: The silver plate brand that made fine flatware affordable for everyone
1847 Rogers Bros made silver plate flatware a middle-class staple. Here's the history behind the brand, the patterns and the Connecticut company that built it.
See some charming & classic All-American suburban houses from 1919
Early in the 20th century, people started moving from the city out to the suburban districts and small towns. See some classic All-American suburban houses from that era here!
Piggly Wiggly was the first ever self-service grocery store — see rare photos from 1918
Piggly Wiggly invented the self-service grocery store in 1916. See rare photos inside the original Memphis location just two years after it opened.
What is a flapper? Get the inside scoop on this popular 1920s term here
The word 'flapper' as used today in reference to a woman from the 1920s, has a much broader definition than how the term was originally used. So what is a flapper, then? Find out here.
Golf ball history: The sport’s evolution from stuffed leather to space-age science
Golf ball history goes from hand-stuffed feathers to rubber cores to space-age solids -- and the story is wilder than you'd expect.
Elderflower & elderberry recipes: 12 brilliant vintage ideas for jam, jelly, cobbler, wine & more
Here, get old-fashioned elderberry recipes for wine, elderberry jam & jelly, cobbler, pie and more delicious vintage-style treats!
Over 200 vintage license plates from every state show off decades of bold, forgotten design
Vintage license plates tell the real story of American car culture — from wild state designs to a 50-state size standoff. See 200+ examples here.
Rolling hoops were the coolest toy around long before anyone had heard of a hula hoop (1961)
Rolling hoops were a go-to childhood obsession for generations -- here's the fascinating history behind this classic outdoor toy.
Nikola Tesla helped shape the electrical age with AC power and bold wireless experiments. Explore the inventor behind the headlines.
The dazzling lobbies of these 22 historical hotels will take your breath away with their glamour
We discovered these 22 amazing old pictures of some of the most gorgeous historical hotel lobbies from across the US. Have a scroll and step back in time with us to a more elegant era!
See 20 fancy antique cash registers that transformed the way America did business (1880s)
Explore antique cash registers, how they were invented, and why these mechanical marvels helped reshape American retail.
Erector Sets were the ultimate hands-on toy: See how they built more than just fun
The basic concept hasn't changed much in 100 years, but vintage Erector Sets like these are still popular, still inspiring creativity, and still being used to build everything from mini roller coasters to motorized robots.
How to choose a husband: Top tips from 1920s etiquette experts
How to choose a husband? Whatever you do, do not marry a man who claims to be a saint. He lives too much in his own imagination of himself. He is nearly always an unconscious or a subconscious hypocrite.
The original REO Speedwagon truck started as a sturdy work vehicle in the 1920s
The original REO Speedwagon truck was a sturdy work vehicle long before it was a band name — see vintage ads and photos from the 1920s and 1930s.
The killer blizzard of 1922: This massive snowstorm still the largest on record for Washington DC
In 1922, Washington DC had their biggest blizzard in 34 years, and in many ways, it brought the city to a halt. Here's a look at the nation's capital covered in snow so long ago.
100 vintage Christmas scenes so charming and old-fashioned, you’ll wish you had a time machine
Step back and time and enjoy these charmingly vintage Christmas scenes celebrations from the 1940s through the 1970s, showing holidays that were picture perfect.
The best mincemeat pie traditions: 20 vintage recipes from 1850 to 1950
Here are 20 classic mincemeat recipes (used to make the holiday favorite, mincemeat pie) - as remembered through the decades.
1920s home decor: See beautiful vintage American decorating trends from 100 years ago
See how 1920s home decor brought color, pattern and purpose into American homes, from sun porches to stair landings and every room in between.
Famous inventions from history that shaped the modern world
See how famous inventions like the phonograph, microscope and sewing machine were featured on early 1900s cigarette cards collected across America.
Louisa May Alcott: How a quiet girl from Concord wrote “Little Women” & made America listen (1868)
Even before she wrote Little Women, she was eminent in her family... Louisa May Alcott was a big, lovable, tender-hearted, generous girl, with black hair, thick and long, and flashing, humorous black eyes.
