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See Dean Martin’s Daughter on The Dating Game in 1968- With Steve Martin
It was one of the most popular shows at the time.
1950s Oddity: Rose-tipped Cigarettes
This was not your average pack of smokes.
A Look Back at the Life of Pierre Cardin
His designs touched on everything from clothing to pottery to cars.
Several Members of This Family Were Aboard the Titanic- Now Their Mansion is a Ruin
The splendor of the mansion cannot be underemphasized.
Ancient Snack Bar Uncovered in Pompeii
The site is complete with food residue and graffiti.
Women Discover A Chrome Z Under A Las Vegas Bench And Win $10,000
There are still three items, each with a price tag of $10,000, waiting to be...
Where Did The Saying The ‘Proof Is In The Pudding’ Come From?
The proof really is in the pudding.
Little House On The Prairie Is Getting A Reboot
It is set to be a one-hour dramatic series adaptation of the original.
15 Odd Things People Have Collected
They may just spark some interest of your own.
Meet The 98-Year-Old Inventor Who Designed Hundreds Of Iconic Games And Toys
You've probably enjoyed one of his 800+ inventions.
Camera Collector Finds A Vintage Leica Illa And Looks For The Original Owner
There were a few hints that may point toward the identity of the man and...
‘Feliz Navidad’ Has Officially Been Around For Five Decades
In order to celebrate the passing of five decades, Feliciano is releasing some special new...
A Brief History of Soda Fountains
They were once THE place to be.
Before Drone Footage There Were Carrier Pigeon Cameras
Their sense of direction is virtually flawless.
Intense Video of Wall Street Traders Making Deals in 1980
They talk so fast!
Baseball’s Negro League to Be Re-classified as Major League
The decision comes a century after the first Negro Leagues were formed.
Photos of the Grand Lusitania Before She Was Sunk By the Germans
The ship went down in only 18 minutes.
126-Year-Old Mystery Note Found In Walls of Boston Building
What it means is still unknown.
Rare Surrealist Painting Found in Trash at Airport
It was thrown out like rubbish.
Video Resurfaces Showing 3-Year-Old Prince William Doing Princess Diana’s Makeup
The video is 35 years old but is just as adorable as the day it...
Inside a 1950s Dream Home
These weren't like houses built even 10 or 15 years before.
The Truth Behind Scottish Clans and Tartan Patterns
The tradition isn't ancient at all.
Hoard of Gold Coins Found in English Garden
This is the find of a lifetime.
Squeaky Clean Hair and Other 1940s Beauty Tips
Lemon juice in the shampoo rinse?
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