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Vintage zodiac cross-stitch designs from 1950
Vintage zodiac cross-stitch designs to make astrological needlework patterns (1950)

These vintage zodiac cross-stitch designs could be used as-is, interspersed and contrasted with plain squares, or the designs adapted to many other uses — such as cross-stitch embroidery for table linens.

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How young Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto back in 1930

Clyde Tombaugh, a Kansas farmer, loved astronomy, and cemented his name in history by discovering Pluto. Here’s how he found it.

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Flying saucer sightings increased in the 1960s: See what people were saying about UFOs

in the ’60s, UFOs and flying saucers were being reported at a near-record rate -with the 1966 models more varied and colorful than ever.

 
Mother’s Day: How a simple idea became a heartfelt tradition (1909)
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Remember vintage library and due date slips
Vintage library checkout cards and due date slips: How a simple system tracked thousands of books in the 20th century
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Vintage Hostess snacks: A delicious look back at America’s favorites including Fruit Pies, Wonder Bread, Twinkies & more (1920s-80s)
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Escape to Witch Mountain: The weird and wonderful 1975 Disney movie kids couldn’t forget
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Vintage 1942 Whitman's chocolates for Mother's Day at ClickAmericana com
Whitman’s Chocolates were a big deal for Mother’s Day back in the 1940s
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