Big Hair & Tiny Swimwear – 28 Snapshots Capture Spring Breaks in Daytona Beach, Florida From the Early 1980s
Snapshots of the 1980s are always fun to see. Big hair, tiny swimwear, and the public displays of indecency were committed freely and without the worry that they might end up on Twitter. Documentary photographer W. Keith McManus captured…
These Videophones From the Future Past Are Cooler Than Your iPhone’s FaceTime
Can you even remember what life was like before video technologies like FaceTime or Skype? Out of all of the fantastic tech that the Internet has made possible, video conferencing is by far one of the most impactful. Modern…
Vintage Photos That Prove Winters Were Harder in the Past
Frigid temps dragging you down? Let these classic winter weather photos from the Library of Congress archives make you feel glad to be living in the 21st century. 1. Shoveling inside your car In 1917, the year that this…
Captivating Shots Inside the Allis-Bushnell House – 1920s and 1930s Unveiled
The Allis-Bushnell House was once home to Madison’s prominent Bushnell and Scranton families. Built in 1785, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The home’s lower-level rooms, each with distinct period architectural features, are…
50 Vintage Photographs That Capture Suburban Life in New York State in the 1940s
In the postwar era, many Americans moved away from cities and into suburbs, helped by GI Bill benefits that guarantied home loans. Techniques of mass production made it possible to build homes faster and cheaper than ever before. Using…
Secretarial Style: 20 Captivating Vintage Photos of Secretaries from the 1950s and 1960s
In the 1950s and ’60s, the number one job for American women was the secretarial occupation. The most common job for American women today is still the same. According to the U.S. Census, 96% of the approximately 4 million…
“Rolling Retreats: The Charm of Early 20th Century Wooden Mobile Homes in Photographs”
In the early 20th century, a unique and mobile form of housing emerged —the so-called wooden homes on wheels. These structures, colloquially known as mobile homes, offer a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, when flexibility, craftsmanship, and the…
Avoid these 7 mistakes while planting cucumbers
For every gardener, cultivating cucumbers can be a fulfilling experience, but it’s simple to make mistakes that will limit the growth and productivity of your plants. Here are seven frequent mistakes to avoid while planting cucumbers, along with extensive advice…
THIS trick will change your life: Cut a lemon in 4, add salt and place it in your room
Cut a lemon in half and place it in your room: How come a lemon is propped up next to your bed? While many individuals have made it a practice, some find it odd since they don’t understand the true…
This plant is a gift from God: it repels mice, spiders, and other insects from your home – When you see this recipe, say (thank you)
We are immediately tempted to throw open all the windows in our home when the temperature starts to rise. Furthermore, it’s an open invitation to any pest that ever dreams of breaking into your house! However, did you know that…