Pedal CarsA short history of how the pedal car began and it's continued development.
Depression GlasswareA short synopsis of the types of glassware manufactured in the United States before, during, and after the depression.
The 50 Greatest Game Shows of All TimeThe 50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time was a list compiled by TV Guide, which included the 50 greatest American game shows ever. The detailed list with summaries was the cover story on the January 27, 2001 issue of the magazine. Many game show fanatics and experts were skeptical of the list, arguing that many shows were ranked higher than where they deserved to be ranked and that some did not even belong on the list at all.
Frank SinatraBeginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great success in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers". His professional career had stalled by the 1950s, but it was reborn in 1954 after he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
A Brief History of the Cookie JarThe origin of cookie jars began in Britain. First known as biscuit jars, their first use began at the end of the 18th century. These early cookie jars usually found in grocery stores were usually made of glass with metal lids. The more early types were cylinder shapes with floral or leaf painted decoration. It wasn’t until 1930 that stoneware became the predominant material for American cookie jars.