Slinky toy history: How a simple spring became a classic toy everyone has played with (1945) 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 Nikola Tesla improved upon Franklin’s pointed lightning rod (1919) Nikola Tesla filed a US Patent for his improvements on Ben Franklin’s almost 200-year-old lightning rod design.
Who invented the sewing machine? Who invented the sewing machine? That really depends on how much progress has to be made for something to be considered ‘invented.’ Find out more!
Joe Namath’s guarantee before Super Bowl III is still one of sports’ boldest moments (1969) SEE IT NOW »
1960s Ford Mustangs were an unstoppable force (and they are still revving us up to this day!) SEE IT NOW »
31 vintage pink bathrooms: See some wild bubblegum-era midcentury home decor of the 1950s & 1960s SEE IT NOW »
Sweetheart fudge pie & Rocky road bar recipes: Vintage chocolate treats with a little extra flair (1982) SEE IT NOW »