How Geometry, Glamour, and Optimism Changed the World Forever There are buildings that simply exist, and then there are buildings that speak. Art Deco buildings do more than house offices, homes, or theaters. They tell a story of hope, ambition, and a moment in history when humanity believed the future could be shaped with clean lines, bold geometry, and unapologetic…
Vintage Wonders
Dolly Parton’s name has stood the test of time, and her unique voice, infectious enthusiasm, and timeless beauty continue to win hearts. Dolly’s rise from humble beginnings in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to become one of the most famous and important country music performers of all time is truly amazing. Millions of people have been moved by her…
There have been few medical instances that have had as much weight and controversy as David Reimer’s. He was born in Canada in 1965 and became the subject of a groundbreaking experiment to show that a person’s upbringing, not their biology, could completely change their gender identity. After a terrible accident while he was a baby, doctors told his parents…
Raquel Welch, whose real name is Jo Raquel Tejada, was born in 1940. She is an American actress and sex symbol. After the release of a movie poster in 1966 that showed her natural endowments in a wild and woolly prehistoric bikini, she became famous around the world. She was the oldest of three kids. Her father, Armand C. Tejada,…
Tuesday Weld was an American actress who often played women who were impetuous, irresponsible, and sexually active. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for Play It as It Lays (1972), an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), an Emmy Award for The Winter of Our Discontent (1983), and a BAFTA for Once Upon…
For years, people in Russia talked about how Joseph Stalin had a “twin” who took his place in some instances. The decoy eventually spoke up decades after Stalin died. Felix Dadaev, who used to be a dancer and juggler, was sent to work at the Kremlin as Stalin’s body double. Dadaev stayed quiet for more than fifty years because he…
Rocco Morabito took this picture in 1967. It’s dubbed “The Kiss of Life.” It shows J.D. Thompson, a utility worker, giving mouth-to-mouth to his coworker Randall G. Champion after he passed out after touching a low voltage wire. While doing normal maintenance, Champion accidentally touched one of the low-voltage cables at the top of the utility pole. His safety gear…
The narrative of the Titanic and the White Star Line is one of the saddest short stories ever. The globe had been eagerly waiting for its debut and then for its sailing. It had read about how big it was and how complete and luxurious it was. It had been a wonderful pleasure to know that such a pleasant and,…
An iron lung, also known as a negative pressure ventilator, is a medical device that helps a person breathe when they can’t control their muscles or when breathing is too hard for them. It lowers the pressure surrounding the thorax, which makes the rib cage bigger and pulls air into the lungs. Polio causes the body to lose control of…
After France was freed, French women who made friends with the Nazis, whether they wanted to or not, were picked out for terrible punishment. French residents are shaving the skull of this woman, who is thought to have been a prostitute who serviced German soldiers, to mark her publicly. On August 29, 1944, this photo was taken in Montelimar, France….