Willing to Wander: Drive-in Theaters That Are More than That

From time to time, residents of the little town of Farmington, Maine, gather to attend events ranging from a craft fair and flea market to a band concert and Catholic Mass.

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Sixties Flashback: Skirting the Issue

Miniskirts were not born, as many of us believe, during the U.K. youthquake (as it was called) of the frenzied ’60s.

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The Legend of the Jack O’Lantern

The jack o’lantern is one of the most popular and enduring symbols of Halloween, that night when children of all ages dress up and go door to door in search of treats. But where did “jack” come from?

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It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves’

Thomas “Snuff” Garrett was a Dallas high school dropout who became a Lubbock, Texas, disc jockey at age 17 and befriended local music star Buddy Holly. Two years later, Garrett became a staff producer at Liberty Records in Los Angeles.

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The History of Ordinary Things: The Evolution of Toilet Paper

What did humans use to clean themselves after toileting before toilet paper?

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The History of Ordinary Things: The Legacy of Sears, Roebuck & Company Catalogs

In 1887, Richard W. Sears hired Alvah C. Roebuck to repair watches while he established a mail-order business to sell the watches using a free catalog. Two years later, R.W. Sears sold the watch business.

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The History of Military Service Star Banners

A service flag or banner is one that family members of those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces can display.

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Our America: Remembering 9/11 20 Years Later

After the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, author and TV personality Hugh Downs edited My World: What My Country Means to Me by 150 Americans from All Walks of Life.

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The History of Ordinary Things: The Multiple Sources of Multipurpose Gelatin

Gelatin has been a silent ingredient in our food since the Middle Ages. For the castle lifestyle, gelatin was used to create jelled dishes flavored with vinegar, wine, almond extract, and such to produce a tart rather than sweet flavor. The foods to be glazed were more often meats than sweets.

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