Fads & Fashions
Flappers, hula hoops, poodle skirts, silly putty, pet rocks -- all were fascinating cultural aspects of the 20th century.
10 Interesting Things You Should Know About Inauguration Day
You may know that inauguration day is January 20, but what day did it used to be? Which President gave the shortest inauguration address? Which President's death is blamed on his inauguration? Which Vice President made a spectacle of himself while drunk? Which President did not use a Bible during his swearing in ceremony? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this list of ten interesting things you should know about inauguration day.
You may know that inauguration day is January 20, but what day did it used to be? Which President gave the shortest inauguration address? Which President's death is blamed on his inauguration? Which Vice President made a spectacle of himself while drunk? Which President did not use a Bible during his swearing in ceremony? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this list of ten interesting things you should know about inauguration day.
Academy Awards History
From the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1928 until the present, the Academy Awards are fun and full of the unexpected. Relive the exciting moments that made Oscar history through a year-by-year history of the Academy Awards.
From the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1928 until the present, the Academy Awards are fun and full of the unexpected. Relive the exciting moments that made Oscar history through a year-by-year history of the Academy Awards.
Charleston Dance Becomes Popular
The Charleston dance became popular after appearing along with the song, "The Charleston," by James P. Johnson in the Broadway musical Runnin' Wild in 1923.
The Charleston dance became popular after appearing along with the song, "The Charleston," by James P. Johnson in the Broadway musical Runnin' Wild in 1923.
Flappers in the Roaring Twenties
In the 1920s, a new woman was born. She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, wore make-up, and went to petting parties. She was giddy and took risks. She was a flapper.
In the 1920s, a new woman was born. She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, wore make-up, and went to petting parties. She was giddy and took risks. She was a flapper.
The First Olympic Games
After 1500 years with no Olympics, the modern Olympic Games were established. Learn how and why the Games began again.
After 1500 years with no Olympics, the modern Olympic Games were established. Learn how and why the Games began again.
LEGO Toy Bricks First Introduced
For over half a century, the small, plastic bricks known as LEGOs have sparked the imagination of children around the world. Discover the history of LEGO toys.
For over half a century, the small, plastic bricks known as LEGOs have sparked the imagination of children around the world. Discover the history of LEGO toys.
Olympics History
A year-by-year overview of all the modern Olympic Games.
A year-by-year overview of all the modern Olympic Games.
Oreo Cookie History
Since Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, over 362 billion have been sold, making them the best-selling cookie in the U.S. during the 20th century. Learn more about the history of the Oreo cookie.
Since Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, over 362 billion have been sold, making them the best-selling cookie in the U.S. during the 20th century. Learn more about the history of the Oreo cookie.
Rubik's Cube
It seemed simple enough. You would pick up the Rubik's Cube and turn it a few times. After a couple of hours, you realized you were mesmerized by the puzzle and yet no closer to solving it. This exact situation happened to millions of people in 1980 as the Rubik's Cube became an obsession around the world.
It seemed simple enough. You would pick up the Rubik's Cube and turn it a few times. After a couple of hours, you realized you were mesmerized by the puzzle and yet no closer to solving it. This exact situation happened to millions of people in 1980 as the Rubik's Cube became an obsession around the world.
Silly Putty History
Though invented in 1943 by James Wright, Silly Putty was not placed onto the market as a toy until Peter Hodgson packaged the goo in plastic eggs and sold them in 1950. Learn the history of the accidental invention and surprising marketing of one of the most popular toys of the 20th century.
Though invented in 1943 by James Wright, Silly Putty was not placed onto the market as a toy until Peter Hodgson packaged the goo in plastic eggs and sold them in 1950. Learn the history of the accidental invention and surprising marketing of one of the most popular toys of the 20th century.