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Life Savers candy history (plus see a list of 30+ classic flavors)
A Cleveland candy maker invented Life Savers candy in 1912, and it has outlasted a world war and five corporate owners since.
How to create a classy retro hairstyle with pin curls like they did in the 1940s & 50s
Pin curls turned bobby pins into a full hairstyling kit for 1940s and 50s women, no salon or hot tools required. See how the technique actually worked.
See inside Bing Crosby’s house from 1950 for some classic, yet comfortable, celebrity style
Bing Crosby's house in Holmby Hills held two decades of family life, antiques and a TV set hidden inside a Welsh dresser.
1950s Packard cars: The decade a luxury pioneer engineered itself into extinction
1950s Packard cars packed in bold engineering like Ultramatic drive and Torsion-Level Ride, even as the storied luxury automaker headed toward its final years.
45 rpm record inserts turned a small hole into a genius fix to a turntable problem
They’re known by many names: 45 rpm record inserts, single record adapters, 45 rpm spindle adapters, spider inserts… all terms for the thingie that goes in the middle of an oldie! See a bunch of them here, and find out mroe!
Box social auctions: How a secretly decorated lunch box could win you a spouse (1940s-70s)
A box social turned home-cooked lunches into community fundraisers and courtship rituals across rural America for nearly a century.
Candy Land turned a hospital ward game into a delightful 50 million copy phenomenon (1948)
Here, take a look back at some of the game pieces, cards, and several game boards for the vintage Candy Land game. Which ones do you remember most?
See how these sleek & stylish stereo console cabinets ruled American living rooms for 20 years
Stereo consoles turned turntables and radios into living room furniture throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Classic cake recipes for every occasion: The ultimate vintage collection with over 100 ideas to try
Explore more than 100 vintage cake recipes spanning decades, from chocolate and lemon to bundts and holiday favorites.
These delicious country-fried chicken & gravy recipes from the 1950s never go out of style
Here are some delicious dinners to try from the '50s -- three different vintage country-fried chicken recipes that you can make in your oven or on the stove.
Glamorous 1950s train travel promised luxury — right up until the interstate ended it
What was 1950s train travel really like, from Pullman sleepers and dome cars to the fares families actually paid before jets and highways took over?
Get the original Rice Krispies treats recipe from 1940 & its delicious history
The original Rice Krispies treats were invented in the 1930s. By 1940, the recipe was known across the country -- and their popularity has hardly waned since. Here, get the original version of the treats recipe, along with some modern variations!
California wine history spans a gold rush, Prohibition & a stunning Paris upset (1940s & 50s)
Vintage ads show California wine's uphill climb from Prohibition wreck to postwar dinner table staple, decades before it beat France at its own game.
47 relaxing ideas from the 1960s backyard boom that stuck around for good
Step into the 60s backyard boom, when patios, pools and decks turned suburban yards into America's favorite spot to unwind.
Catsup has a fascinating history, starting long before tomatoes showed up (1800s)
Catsup's history runs from fermented fish sauce to a 1906 food safety scandal -- see how the condiment (and its spelling) changed over time.
Public support for a woman president soared from 33% to nearly 90% across the decades
Polls tracked Americans' views on a woman president from a 33% yes in 1937 to over 90% today, spanning Woodhull to Harris.
Vintage clippings capture the excitement around baby Carrie Fisher's 1956 birth, plus the Hollywood drama that later engulfed her famous parents.
Books in a home once signaled that the residents were intelligent, worldly, and could afford to collect their favorite volumes. Look back at some vintage bookshelves from the past!
Vintage Cessna planes: How a Kansas farmer built the best-selling airplane ever (1950s-70s)
From a Kansas farmer's 1911 biplane to Wichita's twin-engine giants, vintage Cessna planes once ruled small airports and corporate runways alike.
These little vintage plastic wading pools were the perfect size to help introduce babies and children to water fun in the safety of their own shallow kiddie pools!
1950s kitchen tile: See 31 examples of the colorful trend that outlasted a decade
See what made 1950s kitchen tile a fixture in postwar homes, from pastel counters to mosaic floors.
Reel-to-reel tape recorders: How Bing Crosby helped launch a home audio revolution (1940s-70s)
Reel-to-reel tape recorders ruled home audio for decades -- see the vintage machines and ads that trace their rise, peak and fade.
Old-fashioned pineapple pie: 7 delicious recipes that once charmed the whole family
Pineapple pie has a surprising vintage history -- see the old-fashioned recipes that made it a home baking favorite for decades.
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.
These cool model plane kits from the 1950s turned kitchen tables into miniature air bases
Model planes went from carved balsa wood to plastic kits sold at Woolworth's, and the shift changed how a whole generation of kids spent their afternoons.
25 stunning mid-century foyer ideas from the golden era of American home design
Mid-century foyer style went far beyond a place to hang your coat. See how postwar Americans turned entrance halls into design statements.
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.
Vintage glasses & their fashion moment: Here’s how the cool cat eye changed everything in the 1950s
Vintage glasses were once considered unfashionable for women -- until the 1950s changed everything. Here's how the cat eye became a style essential.
50 slick Hide-A-Bed sofa styles that turned any living room into a secret guest bedroom (1940s-70s)
Hide-a-bed sofas turned a regular couch into a guest room overnight. See vintage styles and ads from the 1940s through the 1970s.
Mr Potato Head used to require a real potato — here’s how the famous toy has changed since 1952
Mr Potato Head started with real vegetables and push-pins in 1952 -- and became the first toy ever advertised on TV. Here's the full story behind the famous spud.
