U.S. History
The Rise and Fall of Tupperware Parties
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You might remember your mother or grandmother hosting a Tupperware party in the living room, with neighbors gathered around, sipping coffee and nibbling on dessert while someone demonstrated the magic of an airtight seal. Or maybe you still have a few pastel bowls of your own tucked away in a kitchen cabinet — gathering dust, and in some cases, vintage value. For several decades in the mid-20th century, Tupperware parties were a cultural phenomenon that successfully blended shopping and socializing. Today, the idea of gathering friends to watch demonstrations of plastic bowls and storage containers ...Read More
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U.S. HistoryFact45ZIP codes needed a cartoon mascot to convince people to use them.
Today, most Americans can rattle off their ZIP code without a second thought. But when the five-digit system debuted in 1963, many people weren’t thrilled about adding yet another string…
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U.S. HistoryArticle133Did Colonial Americans Sound British?
In the 17th century, the population of the American colonies was largely British, and English — while certainly not the only tongue spoken — became the predominant language throughout what…
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U.S. HistoryFact80The first official U.S. coin told people to ‘mind your business.’
There are many ways to display your patriotism on the Fourth of July, one of which is to “mind your business.” That, at least, is what the first official U.S.…
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U.S. HistoryArticle91What America Looked Like in 1776, in 5 Images
The year 1776 is arguably the most pivotal year in American history. Most of us know the stories of the politics, the battles, and the major players who shaped the…
