History
’70s Flashback: A Rock-Solid Idea
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Late in 1975, there would have been no reason for you to know the name of Gary Dahl.
The History of Ordinary Things: An Ode to Overalls
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- Written by Doris Montag Doris Montag
Overalls were originally essential workwear intended to be worn over the wearer’s clothes. The design of overalls is a bib attached to trousers with over-the-shoulder straps.
The History of Ordinary Things: Keeping Things Level over Time
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- Written by Doris Montag Doris Montag
How did early builders ensure the structures they were erecting were plumb vertically and horizontally?
Blast to the Past! ‘Sunshine on My Shoulders’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
’70s Flashback: ‘Maybe it Will Grow on Me’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
The Nike “Swoosh” symbol is so well recognized worldwide that it can stand alone without naming the Oregon sports-apparel empire.
The History of Ordinary Things: A Brief on Lingerie
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- Written by Doris Montag Doris Montag
Do you wonder about the history of women’s undergarments? From the time of our origins until the 1500s, no underwear was worn. This made toileting, e.g., squatting, easy.
‘Beware the 19th of January!’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? About half the folks in America do. But how many of us see our goals to completion?
Celebrating 60 Years since the Beatles’ Invasion
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- Written by James Patterson James Patterson
The 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in the U.S. is a time to recall one of the most exciting moments in TV history.
The History of Ordinary Things: The Zamboni
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- Written by Doris Montag Doris Montag
The Zamboni ice resurfacer was invented by Frank Zamboni, an Italian immigrant born at the turn of the century.