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Did your grandma/mother have one?

The object shown in images is a Singer treadle sewing machine, one of the most recognizable sewing machines in American history. More than just a machine, it was a major household innovation that helped transform daily life, especially for women, during the mid-19th century. The sewing machine was widely praised when it first appeared. In fact, Godey’s Lady’s Book called…
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You may have to be old as dirt to know what this tool was used for!

At first glance, this unusual metal tool with a red wooden handle may look mysterious, but it is actually a practical piece of mid-century kitchen history. The item shown in the photos is a vintage Edlund “Top-Off” jar and bottle screw-top opener, a household tool that was commonly used to help people open stubborn lids and caps. The name of…
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Does anyone know what these are? My friend has them and we aren’t sure what they are.

These objects appear to be two pieces of early communications equipment from the age of wired telegraph and telephone service. The larger crank-operated unit is most likely an antique hand-crank telephone magneto generator, and the wooden box is most likely a telegraph or local-battery battery box. They may not have originally been sold as one matched set, but they fit…
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What year do you think this is from?

If you were wondering what year this image came from, the best answer is 1936. In fact, archival records identify this photograph as being taken on July 2, 1936, at Tremont Avenue and Dock Street in the Bronx, showing Abe’s Plaza Gas Station with multiple Texaco pumps and a tall roadside sign. The photo is a striking look at everyday…
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She Was Molested As A Child And Saw Her Mom Struggle With Heroin But Today She’s A Hollywood Icon

She was raised in the heart of Laurel Canyon, a Los Angeles enclave famous for rock legends and Hollywood creatives. But behind the mystique of that iconic neighborhood, her childhood was defined by addiction, instability and trauma. Today, Christina Applegate is one of the most recognizable actresses of her generation. Yet the road to stardom was anything but glamorous. Born…
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Ilka Brühl was born with rare facial defect – now she’s breaking beauty standards with her modeling career

No person should ever be treated differently just because they look different. Unfortunately, this happens all the time among both children and adults, and it is never acceptable. Just ask Ilka Brühl, who was born with ectodermal dysplasia, a rare genetic disorder that affected her facial structure. The German girl was called evil names in school, and in the end wished for…
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Country Music Legend Poses With His Actress Wife!: But Fans Are Focused on the Rising ’80s Pop Star Beside Them!

Exactly 43 years ago today, a striking photograph captured a moment of pure pop-culture alchemy. On March 10, 1983, the world saw a Scottish export standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the titan of country-pop, Kenny Rogers. It is a portrait of a woman who had successfully shed the skin of a wide-eyed talent show contestant to become a sophisticated global hitmaker. Sheena Easton wasn’t…
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Jerry Springer: Era-defining TV host dies aged 79

Jerry Springer, the TV presenter best known for his raucous talk shows, has died aged 79. The Jerry Springer Show, which ran for nearly three decades from 1991, brought fights, flying chairs, and the fringes of US society to a global audience. Springer died peacefully on Thursday at his home in Chicago, his publicists confirmed to BBC News. Jene Galvin,…
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Recognize Them?: Rare 1977 Photo Shows Two Future Icons at a Famous Movie Premiere

In the winter of 1977, amidst the neon pulse of the Saturday Night Fever premiere, a camera captured two teenagers who seemed to embody the very essence of New England charm. Clad in coordinated navy blazers, James Spader and John F. Kennedy Jr. stood at a threshold, unaware that their image would one day become a hauntingly beautiful piece of American iconography. They…
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Wheel of Fortune’ Player Wins $66,000 After Solving This Tough Puzzle

Wheel of Fortune viewers were left uneasy this week after host Ryan Seacrest made a joke about murder during the popular game show. The comment came while chatting with contestant Robin, a self-proclaimed true crime fan from Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Wheel of Fortune contestant Robin in an episode, Photo Credit: wheelwatchershub/Instagram Robin, who enjoys thrifting and prides herself on solving cases…
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