Hair straighteners have become popular in the early 1960s and have been in use ever since. Some women used clothes irons to straighten their hair. This dangerous practice was abandoned after the 1960s although it can still be found in some countries. The sexual revolution was not the only backlash against the idealistic demands placedContinue reading “Vintage Photos Show How Women Straighten Their Hair With a Clothes Iron From the 1960s”
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50 “Interesting” Prom Photos From the 1970s to the 1990s
A promenade dance, commonly called a prom, is a dance party for high school students. It may be offered in semi-formal black tie or informal suit for boys, and evening gowns for girls. This event is typically held near the end of the school year. There may be individual junior (11th grade) and senior (12thContinue reading “50 “Interesting” Prom Photos From the 1970s to the 1990s”
14 Ridiculous Studio Photos of Men Posing With Their Beloved Cats
It’s perfectly OK for men to post cute photos of holding cats in their arms, but these guys have taken it to a whole other level! They’ve been posing with their cats, just like probably many men secretly do, however, the thing is that their pictures came out and are funny as hell!
Here Are 17 Amazing Rules Pregnant Women Had to Follow in the 1950s
Back in the 1950s, there were many pregnancy rules that are no longer rules today. Many studies have been conducted over the decades to find what was harmful to pregnant women and what was not was behind the changes. That being said, the rules that pregnant women had to follow in the 1950s are starklyContinue reading “Here Are 17 Amazing Rules Pregnant Women Had to Follow in the 1950s”
48 Wonderful Photos of People Having Fun Posing for the Camera
The Power of Love: Romantic Kisses From the Past That You Have Rarely Seen Today
A kiss is the touch or pressing of one’s lips against another person or an object. Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, romance, sexual attraction, sexual activity, sexual arousal, affection, respect, greeting, friendship, peace and good luck, among many others. InContinue reading “The Power of Love: Romantic Kisses From the Past That You Have Rarely Seen Today”
Hilarious Photos of Souvenir Portraits in the Early 20th Century
35 Pages From a 1902 Weird Phrenology Book That Can Help You Ascertain a Person’s Character by the Shape of Their Features
Illustrations from Vaught’s Practical Character Reader, a book on phrenology by L. A. Vaught published in 1902. As he confidently states in his Preface:The purpose of this book is to acquaint all with the elements of human nature and enable them to read these elements in all men, women and children in all countries. AtContinue reading “35 Pages From a 1902 Weird Phrenology Book That Can Help You Ascertain a Person’s Character by the Shape of Their Features”
From Mark Hamill’s Family Photo Album: Rare Candid Behind the Scenes Photos During the Filming of ‘Return of the Jedi’
Star Wars has always been a story about family, and is often shared by families — even behind the scenes. The Hamill family had shared their own behind-the-scenes photos on StarWars.com. In a backstage interview with James Arnold Taylor and StarWars.com at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, the legendary Mark Hamill discussed some newly unearthed photosContinue reading “From Mark Hamill’s Family Photo Album: Rare Candid Behind the Scenes Photos During the Filming of ‘Return of the Jedi’”
He-Skirt: 1960s Mini-Skirts for Men
This was a brief fashion in the mid ’60s. An internal memoranda of Dorcus He-Skirts – which did not make it to the market – says “hire only men with large, hairy, developed legs, because in all probability they will be frequently chased by men wielding bats and clubs; models must be able to outrunContinue reading “He-Skirt: 1960s Mini-Skirts for Men”
