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Victorian-era calling card
How & why everyone used calling cards in the early 1900s

What were calling cards, and how were these visiting cards used by polite society back at the turn of the century? Find out!

Victorian gentlemen drinking beer in Washington DC 1888
Victorian etiquette: See 129 rules that men were supposed to follow

What was Victorian etiquette was like for men? There were rules for everything – so take a trip back to the 1880s and see what was what way back when.

Before coffee shops, people would meet up with friends in tea rooms – here’s a look back

Whether out for business or pleasure, a lady feels hungry after several hours. To find near at hand a clean, cozy places of refreshment — tea rooms — appeal to the soul of every woman.

 
When was prohibition?
When was Prohibition, why was it even a thing – and why did the alcohol-free social experiment fail?
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Unboxing Betty retro 1970s recipes from Betty Crocker
‘Unboxing Betty’ takes you on a fun retro cooking adventure with 1970s Betty Crocker recipes
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Vintage Laverne and Shirley cast photo
Laverne & Shirley TV show: About the sitcom, plus theme song & lyrics (1976-1983)
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When was prohibition?
When was Prohibition, why was it even a thing – and why did the alcohol-free social experiment fail?
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Unboxing Betty retro 1970s recipes from Betty Crocker
‘Unboxing Betty’ takes you on a fun retro cooking adventure with 1970s Betty Crocker recipes
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Vintage Laverne and Shirley cast photo
Laverne & Shirley TV show: About the sitcom, plus theme song & lyrics (1976-1983)
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