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Ancient Weird Inventions

Many interesting inventions were created by predecessors but were forgotten by later generations. (According to Knowledge) Many people used bicycle tires as swimming rings in Germany in 1925. The unicycle was invented by M. Goventosa de Udine in 1931. It…

The Glamour of Flight: 30 Fascinating Vintage Photos of Sexy Stewardesses From Between the 1950s and 1970s _ US-LGT

There was something in the air in the early years of commercial aviation. Perhaps more excitement, perhaps more glamorous stewardesses… in any case, it’s worth savoring once again. In the 1950s, flying was an exotic and rare treat for most….

Amazing Vintage Photos of Studebaker’s Giant 1931 President Roadster, the Biggest Car in the World

When the so-called “biggest car in the world” was unveiled in 1931 it caused quite the stir. Studebaker, one of the USA’s leading car manufacturers at the time, was behind this mammoth motor. The giant Studebaker was built by a…

As a Kid, We Always Wanted a Pedal Car: 40 Interesting Vintage Photos of Children Posing With Their Cool Pedal Cars From Between the 1920s and 1950s

When the automobile made its appearance, the pedal car soon followed. Pedal car history goes back to the 1890s when most were modeled from the real cars on the road at the time. Since their conception, pedal cars were all…

Before the Internet: 25 Lovely Black and White Shots Capture Everyday Life of Children in the Past

Internet is truly a great telecommunication revolution to change the lives of people. It helps to connect us closer together, so of course it’s good for us, but with kids, not sure … Here are some lovely vintage photos of…

People on the Streets of New York City – 1970s, 80s, 90s

“I have always been more interested in the subtle and familiar moments of everyday life, not the big news stories. They are telling in different ways and just as powerful. Nothing was scripted but played out right before me.” –…

30 Photographs Show What School Buses Looked Like in the 1950s and 1960s

Here is a photo set that shows old school buses from the 1950s and 1960s. School Buses in the 1950s and 1960s School Buses in the 1950s and 1960s School Buses in the 1950s and 1960s School Buses in the…

Historical Photos of the New York’s Easter Parade, Capturing the City’s Most Prominent Socialites, 1900s-1930s

  Old photos of New York City’s Easter Parade offer a captivating glimpse into the past, showcasing the extravagant celebrations of the city’s elite during the early 20th century. The Easter Parade was an annual event that saw New Yorkers…

Vintage photos offer a glimpse into the bygone era of drive-in restaurants, 1920s-1950s _ US

A family at a drive-in restaurant has cool air piped into their car. 1957. During the 1920s, car ownership exploded. Everyday consumers were making more money and families were able to afford vehicles. In turn, businesses such as drive-in movie…

Vintage Photos Show the Early Days of Washing Machines, 1880s-1950s

It is said that the washing machine did more to liberate women in the 20th century than the pill or the right to work or vote. Before the advent of the washing machine, laundry was often done in a communal…