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That's certainly where most of the mental illnesses are coming from these days.
They claim to be the party of "science" and believe that men can become pregnant and need tampons in the men's rooms. "Follow the science", they say.
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walkingnam
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Anyone remember the precursor to Kmart. - E J Korvette's
Hell, I remember Kresge's, the actual precursor to Kmart. S.S. Kresge Company, Detroit, Michigan.
Near my high school was a precursor to the modern mall...malls had already appeared, of course, but this shopping village hadn't been updated, yet. It was, later, and now has been pulled down with other Dead Malls. But...along the pedestrian paths, the sky open overhead, was Kresge's.
My older brother's girlfriend worked there, and she'd let me slip some bin candy by her, time to time. She was so proud, Kresge was the fastest-growing retailer in the US. Kmarts had already started springing up, but Kresge hadn't realized it was the only future. It would be a few years before Kresge changed its name and closed all its Kresge's outlets.
This was in an era where Woolworths and Grant's were still major retailers.
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1950s America - Old Gas Stations in Color
May 24, 20238:12
In this video, we're going to take a look at some of the old gas stations in America from the 1950s. These stations from that era were some of the first to feature car washes, self-serve fuel pumps, and full-service stations.
If you're interested in 1950s America, then this video is for you! We'll take a look at some of the old gas stations in color and learn about the different features they had. From car washes to self-serve fuel pumps, this video will give you a glimpse into the past!
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That was great. Life was so much better back then. Children actually played outside getting exercise instead of glued to the X-Box and relying on social media for friends. Car engines had decent compression and used high-octane leaded gasoline. There were only two genders and there were hospitals for those who thought otherwise.
Interestingly, many of those shots came from areas I had lived in. The Minuteman station was in Mayville, NY. Paul's Gulf was in Jamestown, 18 miles away. Both in Chautauqua County, the southwestern-most county of NY State.
The Sohio shot could have been anywhere in Ohio (the only state that allowed the use of "Sohio" as a trademark - the name comes from Standard of Ohio), but the vegetation suggest the Northeast quadrant. Between Cleveland and Columbus, and before the Pennsylvania border.
Standard of Ohio used "Boron" as a trademark in other states. All that went by the bye when BP took them over (for loaning money for Sohio to develop its Prudhoe Bay oil leases and the Alaska Pipeline) and now, Sohio, Boron, Amoco and some lesser brands, are all BP.
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Joe, he went into politics.
The heat those televisions generated, was wicked.
I wonder if the refrigerated cabinet was able to chill those glasses...
I wonder if the refrigerated cabinet was able to chill those glasses...
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Peek Inside a 1940s Home
Sep 15, 20238:00
Have you ever wondered what it was like to step inside a 1940s home? In this video, we peek inside the living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom of a home during this decade.
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You Might Be Old...If You Remember This! - Part 9
Oct 6, 20238:44
It’s funny how small, seemingly unimportant, details from the past stir your emotions and your memories. From simple tasks to forgotten products, these details fill our lives from a very young age. But as time ticks on, we forget about some of the small things. So it’s always fun to look back and find more that remind us of those simple times. So, you might just be old, if you remember this.
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Often Wrong Never In Doubt
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That's nothing. You should see some of the $hit people believe now.
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Snacks Foods That Have Disappeared…That We Want Back!
Oct 13, 20238:47
Let's take a look back at some of our favorite snack foods. The only problem is... all of them have now disappeared from stores. So, instead let's remember all the good times we had while enjoying some of our favorite treats.
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Forgotten Gadgets From The Past…Everyone Wanted
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Life is full of futuristic must-have gadgets that have left an indelible mark on our world. These devices not only shaped the way we lived, but also became the foundation for the gadgets we can't live without today. So, these are the forgotten gadgets from the past that everyone wanted!