Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself
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Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself
The history of Dr Pepper is surprisingly long - starting back in the 1800s, in fact. Here's how the brand began and grew and grew to become one of the most popular soft drinks in the world.
See 180 radiantly beautiful vintage table lamps from all through the 20th century
Light up your memory with some some great old home décor - more than 200 antique and vintage table lamps from the beginning of the twentieth century to its end!
Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideas, too)
From meat glazes to unique salads and totally vintage-style jello molds, the most iconic tropical fruit can make itself useful in so many ways. Here are some weird - and some good - retro ways to serve pineapple.
How Jergens Lotion helped fix ‘detergent hands’ back in the 1950s & 1960s
Who remembers this long-running old ad campaign, showing how vintage Jergens Lotion helped with 'detergent hands' - dry, reddened skin from hand-washing dishes?
Vintage Qiana fashions from the 1970s: Clothes made with the popular silk-like nylon fiber
Qiana was a silk-like fiber introduced by DuPont during the late sixties, and often used in high-end and designer fashions. See how it looked in some beautiful vintage Qiana fashions from the 1970s here!
A cheerful collection of 23 vintage Mother’s Day cards
Here's a look back at some sweet vintage Mother's Day cards from the 20th century, including a few of the 240 million greeting cards for mom that were sold in just one year, back in 1959.
Pineapple juice: Retro recipes & more for this popular tropical refresher
Pineapple juice is more than just a drink on its own. It can be used in a variety of recipes - from party punches to zesty meat marinades. Take a look at some vintage pineapple juice recipes and ideas here!
See 30+ vintage freebies & mail-in offers for branded stuff you used to be able to get
Years ago, companies promoted all kinds of vintage freebies and low-cost mail-in offers, usually requiring some boxtops or proof of purchase. Look back at some of the premiums from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s!
Remember these real vintage reel-to-reel tape recorders?
Reel-to-reel tape recorders hit the commercial market in the 1940s -- and their evolution was boosted by the financial support of none other than Bing Crosby, who saw great potential in the technology.
Tang, the retro orange drink mix that astronauts & Florence Henderson liked
Tang orange drink mix was advertised as a 'new breakfast drink discovery' when it was introduced in the '50s, and went on to become a part of pop culture history - especially once NASA and Mrs Brady got in on the action.
Remember the fun of an old-fashioned treehouse? See 20 forts built upon branches
When you were a kid, there was nothing else like the joy of an old-fashioned treehouse or fort: a little getaway that you built (maybe with some help) that could be a clubhouse or castle or spaceship or simply a place for a little peace and quiet.
Teem soda: Remembering Pepsi’s lemon-lime soft drink before Sierra Mist
Before the Pepsi company introduced lemon-lime Slice (starting in 1984), Storm (1998) and Sierra Mist (2000), they hit the market with Teem soda -- a fizzy lemon-lime soft drink that seemed much the same, but with a different name.
Vintage wall stickers & paper cut-outs like these were quick & easy DIY home decor
There were lots of vintage wall stickers and paper cut-outs available in the sixties and seventies - easy ways to decorate rooms at home, temporarily or long-term, without needing to hire someone to help.
Vintage shoe stores: See what shoe shopping really used to be like
For more than 100 years, if you needed a new pair of sneakers or sandals, oxfords or saddle shoes, you had to visit one or more vintage shoe stores. Through more than 100 photos, see what it was like!
The Nutty Professor movie: Jerry Lewis’ zany double role in the classic comedy from 1963
The Nutty Professor is considered one of the best Jerry Lewis movies - a classic comedy in which he played a Jekyll and Hyde role, meaning he could play up his screwball style to great effect.
Vintage Make-A-Plate kits: The melamine plates you could make with a child’s drawing
Back in the late sixties, a small company started selling these vintage Make-A-Plate kits, which were a huge hit with kids, parents and teachers. What better gift for mom or grandma than a one-of-a-kind melamine plate featuring a child's artwork?
Mad world: See 30+ vintage MAD magazine covers, and find out the magazine’s history
Since 1952, Mad Magazine has poked fun at everything from Superman to Yoda, M*A*S*H to hippies. But it's about more than humor - it's big business, too.
One of the most beautiful - and most imaginative - passenger centers in the world was unveiled when Trans World Airlines opened its iconic sixties modernist masterpiece - the TWA Terminal at JFK airport in New York. See it being built here, and how it looked in the early days.
The history of TWA: The ups & downs of one of America’s fallen giants, Trans World Airlines
Trans World Airlines, better known as TWA, was one of the major US airlines, moving millions of people to destinations around the globe. Find out the history of TWA, and see this collection of vintage ads to see how exciting flying used to be.
See 20+ vintage hope chests from the 20th century: Cedar furniture with a special purpose
Way back when, it's what every girl wanted: A cedar-lined Lane hope chest for linens and her trousseau. In upper-middle-class homes, giving a teen cedar chest was a longstanding tradition -- and practically a requirement for marriage.
Look back at these vintage bookshelves, book nooks & other beautiful old-fashioned home libraries
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!
Who were the Campbell Kids? Find out about the vintage cartoon mascots for Campbell’s Soup
The Campbell Kids appeared in Campbell's Soup advertising for decades, always with those little round faces. Here, see dozens of vintage toys, cups and more with their images, find out how they began, and meet the artist!
Wonder horses! See vintage ride-on spring horse toys from the ’50s to the ’80s
Wonder Horses and other horse ride-on toys made kids' dreams come true! There were different styles & sizes for all ages of children - and for decades, they were among the most popular requests made of Santa. Here's a look!
Folk-art painted furniture: Upcycle & renew furniture with tips from famed vintage artist Peter Hunt
For decades, artist Peter Hunt specialized in upcycling furniture and found objects by renewing them with colorful peasant designs. Here are examples of his work, and tips for how you can create your own folk-art painted furniture!
How to make beautiful folk-art paint designs using simple brushstrokes
Artist Peter Hunt was known for his colorful peasant-style folk-art paint designs. He insisted that everyone - even people who couldn't draw a straight line - could create these whimsical designs, using the simple techniques he explains here.
How the classic Slinky toy was invented, plus see vintage variations
The original vintage Slinky toy was an all-metal spring that thrilled kids by 'walking' down stairs. Invented by accident back in the forties, it's one of the classic toys that has stood the test of time.
How X-ray shoe fittings used to really be a thing years ago
Back in the 1920s, footwear manufacturers and merchants decided that X-ray shoe fittings could bring in lots of customers - people who would be thrilled to let a recent scientific advance help them find the perfect shoe. There was just a little problem...
Bubble Up lemon-lime soda: The old soft drink with a surprisingly long history
Bubble Up lemon-lime soda had its ups and downs since the brand was registered back in the 1920s, but it never got ahead of 7-UP, or could compete with the likes of Sprite and Teem. Find out more about this retro soda here!
The history of Tootsie Rolls, once America’s favorite candy (and Tootsie Pops, too)
The Tootsie Roll has a sweet legacy that started way back at the end of the 1800s, and continues to this day. From the early days, the unique chocolaty chewy candy was a huge favorite with kids. Find out more about them here!
Do you remember bright green Prell shampoo?
Prell shampoo was popular since its introduction in the 1940s, and was best-known for being bright emerald green. Here, see how the product - and the brand's message - changed from the '40s to the '80s!
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