They were endlessly resourceful. The Hoovervilles of the 1930s were the last resort for many folks and thousands of people lived in these shantytowns throughout the decade. After the Stock Market Crash of 1929 increasingly out-of-work numbers of people lost their homes and had no choice but to make do in improvised shelters, sometimes on … Read more
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that transports us back to simpler times, evoking fond memories of our childhood and the cherished toys that filled our days with endless joy. For many, the Tupperware Tuppertoys Pop-A-Lot Ball Shooter Set holds a special place in their hearts. Introduced in the late 1970s, this vintage toy captured the … Read more
Uncovering the Hidden Pattern A perplexing math challenge has taken social media by storm, leaving many scratching their heads. At first glance, the sequence appears to break basic arithmetic rules—but a deeper look reveals an elegant hidden pattern. Let’s unravel the mystery step by step. The Puzzle The problem presents the following equations: 1 + … Read more
These terms can be so hard to remember! It can be difficult to understand what exactly our relationship to a cousin is, especially if you were never quite sure how they fall in birth order. It’s really easy to call someone a cousin be done with it. But, many of us have been using the … Read more
It’s much different in schools these days. A lot has changed for schoolchildren over the years. Larger classes, different rules, and a new set of social norms have shaped the way that teachers conduct their classes and what they are allowed to do at school. Here are 10 things we grew up with that certainly … Read more
The bedroom is supposed to be a sanctuary of calm. It’s where you sleep at night, so you want to make sure that your bed is the picture of perfection and comfort. That is why you put effort into your bed. You pick all the creature comforts that make it a place worth sleeping in: … Read more
Some had it worse than others… During the Great Depression, many families had to make do on very little, though not everyone suffered the same fate. Some businesses prospered during the 1930s, despite the hardships that many people faced. Some folks barely got by. Still, with some amounts of relief coming in from the efforts … Read more
O.K., so here’s the picture. So I’m walking through this precious little antique shop (you know, the kind that smells of old wood and secrets) and tucked back in a musty back room there she was sitting…an adorable little vintage sewing cabinet. I wasn’t in the market for one, of course. I mean come ON, I don’t even … Read more
Seeing a stack of wood has a lot of neat orderly things about it. Stacked wood can make you think of a leftover cool evening, smelling the oak in the air, sitting by the fire. The wall mounted firewood rack evokes those memories. It is an ultimately simple and functional piece of design. Simple and Timeless … Read more
We were definitely surprised by some of these… Roughly every 2 seconds there’s a Tupperware party happening somewhere around the world. However, unbeknownst to many, Tupperware, initially, was a huge flop. Created by Earl Tupper in 1942 (Welcome Ware) before adding lids and its famous, patented seal later in 1946, he actually got his start, several years … Read more