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Blue jeans inventor Levi Strauss died peacefully at his home back in 1902 – see his obituary

This article bids adieu to the man whose name countless millions of people have worn: the one and only Levi Strauss, creator of Levi’s riveted denim blue jeans. Find out more about the man here.

Gold Rush in California - Currier and Ives
How the California Gold Rush of 1849 began, and what life was really like for the miners

How did the great Gold Rush of 1849 get started? Find out its history, how it made people rich and poor – and helped make California what it is today.

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Christmas at Red Butte: A short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables (1909)

The short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, ‘Christmas at Red Butte,’ was published after her best-known work, ‘Anne of Green Gables,’ first delighted readers. Read it for free here!

 
Vintage 80s cruises See what Princess, Carnival and other cruise ships used to look like
Vintage 80s cruises were big, bold & busy: See what Princess & Carnival (and more!) looked like back then
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Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a name for itself
Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself starting in 1885
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How to do disco dance moves from the 70s
How to do the bold disco dancing moves from the ’70s: The Hustle, Bump, Walk, Foxy Trot and more
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Vintage women's shoes from the 1940s
Gorgeous women’s shoes from the 1940s: See stylish high-heeled vintage footwear
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Vintage 1970s Battlestar Galactica TV series
Battlestar Galactica took off in 1978 with big stars and even bigger ambitions
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