When America took part in World War II in 1941 that DuPont company stopped producing nylons, reorganizing its factory for the production of parachutes, airplane cords and rope and asking women to donate their used stockings to the war effort so that they soon became hard to find. That’s why thousand of women started toContinue reading “With Nylon Stockings Scarce, Women Painted Their Legs Using Gravy Juice During the War Years”
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15 Interesting Vintage Photos of People Dressed in Bat Costumes From the Early 20th Century
Before the Batman character that we all know to be created in 1939 to appear in Detective Comics #27, bat costumes were already popular for a long time, with illustrations and photographs that date back at least until from 1887.
Colorful Behind the Scenes Photos of The Beatles During the Making of Promotional Films for Their Singles ‘Rain’ and ‘Paperback Writer’
For the imminent release of the Paperback Writer/Rain single, The Beatles were unwilling to appear on television for promotion. Instead, they took part in a two-day shoot which resulted in a total of seven promotional films for the songs. This first day’s filming took place in Abbey Road’s Studio One; the following day they wentContinue reading “Colorful Behind the Scenes Photos of The Beatles During the Making of Promotional Films for Their Singles ‘Rain’ and ‘Paperback Writer’”
Mugshots of Bertha Boronda, the Woman Who Was Arrested for Cutting Off Her Husband’s Penis With a Razor in 1907
Bertha Boronda was sentenced to five years in prison for “Mayhem” in 1908. What’s “Mayhem” you ask? Apparently in Bertha’s case, it’s cutting off your cheating husband’s penis with a straight razor, disguising yourself as a man and fleeing by bicycle. Bertha and her husband, Frank Boronda, had been married about 6 years when herContinue reading “Mugshots of Bertha Boronda, the Woman Who Was Arrested for Cutting Off Her Husband’s Penis With a Razor in 1907”
Bernard Philip Hopkins: The Most Hated Man Who Ever Lived
An honest tombstone, finally: “Liar – Thief – Cheat – Selfish – Unsharing – Unloving – Unkind – Disloyal – Dishonorable – Unfaithful”. Bernard Philip Hopkins was born on December 02, 1904 in Pleasant Hill, Cass County, Missouri, United States. He was the son of Peter Paul Hopkins (1865–1937) from Ireland and Cathrine Noger (1880–1943)Continue reading “Bernard Philip Hopkins: The Most Hated Man Who Ever Lived”
Ben-Hur 1925: Rare and Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of the Most Expensive Silent Film Ever Made
A treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photos from the 1925 silent epic “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” has been unearthed thanks to Jill Bergstrom, the granddaughter of the great silent movie-era and B-Western cinematographer George B. Meehan Jr. At almost four million dollars, the 1925 version of Lew Wallace’s Ben-Hur is widely considered the mostContinue reading “Ben-Hur 1925: Rare and Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of the Most Expensive Silent Film Ever Made”
38 Wonderful Photos of Blonde Ladies From the 1960s
20 Best Classic American Sedans and Hard Tops From the 1960s
Before those big SUVs, luxury trucks, minivans and muscle cars, the symbol of the American car industry were full-size sedans. For decades four-door sedans or hardtops were the most popular cars in America. In fact, every car manufacturer produced models in this category. Even today, four-doors are popular on the market despite the SUV invasion.Continue reading “20 Best Classic American Sedans and Hard Tops From the 1960s”
Brigitte Bardot at 18: Rare and Stunning Color Photos of the Budding Young Film Star in 1952
Even in a pinny and pigtails, Brigitte Bardot knew how to work a camera angle. These shots of Bardot at 18 years old were taken at her grandmother’s home in Louveciennes, 12 miles from Paris in the spring of 1952 by Italian-French photographer Walter Carone. Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (born 28 September 1934), often referred toContinue reading “Brigitte Bardot at 18: Rare and Stunning Color Photos of the Budding Young Film Star in 1952”
Vintage Photos of Life in Campobasso, Italy in 1944
Campobasso, Italy was the scene of heavy fighting during the Second World War. In the months of October and November 1943 a battle between the German and the Canadian troops for possession of the city caused the destruction of many public buildings, including the City Hall and the archives held there. Thirty eight civilians wereContinue reading “Vintage Photos of Life in Campobasso, Italy in 1944”
