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Category: 1940's

Just Imagine!



I can almost believe that I myself, starting from scratch and given several years, might be able to handcraft the 433 parts of a 1940s phone and assemble them into a working unit.

But how could I build the billion-dollar computer-chip fabrication plant in order to create one chip or hard-drive for an iPhone?

Posted By: Paul | Date: Fri Mar 12, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (16)
Category: Technology, Cartoons, Documentaries, 1940's

Last Date



The future "Mr. Bewitched" commits teen-i-cide!
Posted By: Paul | Date: Tue Mar 09, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (5)
Category: Accidents, Motor Vehicles, Teenagers, 1940's

Follies of the Mad Men #91

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[From Life magazine for September 15, 1941. Two scans, click either to enlarge.]

Choking your wife equals nicer shirts in the future.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Mar 04, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (10)
Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Fashion, Violence, Husbands, Wives, 1940's

Captive Wild Woman

Posted By: Paul | Date: Fri Feb 26, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (6)
Category: Animals, Horror, Movies, 1940's, Fictional Monsters

Safety in Offices



When your office is staffed by the Three Stooges.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Feb 25, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (13)
Category: PSA's, Accidents, Goofs and Screw-ups, Business, 1940's

All-Girl Bands of WWII



Remember our post on the all-female marimba orchestra? Well, I started doing a little research and discovered that during WWII, thanks to the man-shortage, all-female Big Bands flourished. You can read the fascinating story in Tonya Bolden's recent book, pictured to the right. It comes complete with a swinging CD. But to whet your appetite for these pulchritudinous anomalies, check out the clip above.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Wed Feb 10, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (4)
Category: Music, 1940's, Women

How to Be Well-Groomed



The birth of the Metro-sexual......

Poor Sue and her stubby hands!
Posted By: Paul | Date: Wed Feb 03, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (3)
Category: Fashion, Hair Styling, Shoes, Teenagers, Documentaries, 1940's

Coney Island



Please note the pinheads on display.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Tue Jan 26, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (2)
Category: Holidays, Human Marvels, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Pop Culture, Public Humiliation, Recreation, 1940's

What Is Business?



With the global economy in shambles, perhaps we all need a refresher course....
Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Jan 23, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (4)
Category: Business, 1940's

Play in the Snow



It's still winter, folks!
Posted By: Paul | Date: Tue Jan 19, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (3)
Category: Games, Seasonal, Children, Documentaries, 1940's, Weather
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