The popularity of the Miss America pageant led to a variety of beauty contests — many during the 1950s, a golden age for pageants. Some events were more important, politically and socially, than others. The crowning of the National Doughnut Queen held less social significance. But contestants in every beauty pageant shared one thing —Continue reading “12 Vintage Photos of Donut Queens From the Mid-20th Century”
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30 Amazing Retro Album Covers With Dogs on Them
Album covers were an important part of music retail sales back before downloads changed the dynamic, and this was especially true of oversized vinyl LP’s. Plenty of artists have, and featured dogs on the covers of their albums. Here are 30 awesome vintage albums that feature dogs on their covers.
20 People Who Got Face to Face With Their Doppelgängers at Museums and Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes
What would you do if you walked around a museum and saw a person in one of the paintings bearing a striking resemblance to you? Get a fright then start excitedly posing for a photo to share with your friends for a laugh? Many people had walked into museums to appreciate artwork, but some ofContinue reading “20 People Who Got Face to Face With Their Doppelgängers at Museums and Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes”
20 Vintage Snapshots of Women Posing With Hilarious Signs
40 Vintage Photos of Victorian Men With Mustache
To the Victorian gentleman, a hairy upper lip was an essential accessory. The mustache was an affectation the most flattering to the vanity of the young. With it, the boy feels himself a man. It helps him to look old and the look of age is useful in business and inspires confidence. The youth ofContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos of Victorian Men With Mustache”
18 Vintage Photos of Videophones From the Future Past Are Cool Beyond Words.
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 video conferencing and video chat technology allow both families and businesses, from anywhere in the world,Continue reading “18 Vintage Photos of Videophones From the Future Past Are Cool Beyond Words.”
27 Photos of Behind the Scenes With the Muppets From the 1970s
The Muppets are a group of puppet characters known for an absurdist, burlesque and self-referential style of variety-sketch comedy. Created in 1955 by Jim Henson, they are the namesake for the Disney media franchise that encompasses films, television series, music recordings, print publications, and other media associated with The Muppet Show characters. The Muppets wereContinue reading “27 Photos of Behind the Scenes With the Muppets From the 1970s”
Backstage Photos of Queen and Diego Maradona in Argentina During “The Game Tour”, 1981
The Game Tour was a concert tour by Queen to support their successful 1980 album The Game – which includes the hits like “Another One Bites the Dust” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” – and their short trek has become the stuff of myths and legends. This tour saw the band being the firstContinue reading “Backstage Photos of Queen and Diego Maradona in Argentina During “The Game Tour”, 1981”
Amazing Candid Photos of Drivers in Cars in Los Angeles During the 1970s
Mike Mandel grew up in the San Fernando Valley, and as an kid in the 1950s could walk just about everywhere he needed to go: to school, or later down the street to the open field to collect rocks or catch lizards. All of his friends lived on his block, so he didn’t think tooContinue reading “Amazing Candid Photos of Drivers in Cars in Los Angeles During the 1970s”
29 Cheesy Portraits of David Hasselhoff From the 1980s
David Hasselhoff knows the score and it seems he is always winning. With those baby blue eyes, German perm and Persian rug chest hair, they don’t call him the Night Rider for nothing. The only question is… can you handle this much Hoff? Well can you? David Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, and producer,Continue reading “29 Cheesy Portraits of David Hasselhoff From the 1980s”
