Where did Sunglasses Come From?

The summer. A time for relaxing at the beach or by the pool. But what about that bright sunshine? Sunglasses have been around a lot longer than most people think.

Oldest Game - Bowling

Bowling is the oldest known surviving sport, having originated with the ancient Egyptians in the BC era, and producing many variations through the years, including the game of billiards, which has its origins in Renaissance England.

Playing with a full deck

Common  entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only  applicable to the "Ace of Spades." To avoid  paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people  were thought to be stupid or dumb because  they weren't "playing with a full deck."  

Mind you own bee's wax, crack a smile, and losing face

Personal  hygiene left much room for improvement. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. When they were speaking to each other, if a woman began to stare at another woman's face she was told, "mind  your own bee's wax." Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term "crack a smile." In addition, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt... therefore, the expression "losing face."

Big Wig

As  incredible as it sounds, men and women took baths only twice a year (May and October)! Women kept their hair  covered, while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and wore wigs. Wealthy men  could afford good wigs made from wool. They couldn't wash the wigs, so to clean  them they would carve out a loaf of bread,  put the wig in the shell, and bake it for 30 minutes. The heat would make the wig big and fluffy,  hence the term "big wig." Today we often  use the term "here comes the Big Wig" because someone appears to be or is powerful and wealthy.

Pawnee Bill

William Gordon Lillie worked as a teacher, interpreter, and advocate for the Pawnee people who were relocated to Oklahoma.

Dr. W.F. Carver

Dr. William Frank Carver was trained as a dentist but made his name as a buffalo hunter and champion sharpshooter.

William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody

William Frederick Cody worked as a Pony Express rider, trapper, prospector, buffalo hunter, and military scout before he became the premiere showman of the American West.

Buffalo Bill's Wild Show Opens in London - May 9, 1887

On May 9, 1887 - Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show opens in London, giving Queen Victoria and her subjects their first look at real cowboys and Indians.

VIDEO: The Autopsy of the Big Bopper

A half-century after the Day the Music Died, Dr. Bill Bass exhumed The Big Bopper and separated the truth from rumor and myth.

VIDEO: Dead Famous - Paranormal Series S02E07 - Buddy Holly

A video from Gail Porter and Chris Fleming as they investigation the paranormal information in regards to the life and death of Buddy Holly.

VIDEO: Mysteries and Scandals - Buddy Holly

This is just a link to the video for "Mysteries and Scandals-Buddy Holly" segment, and it documents some of the information about the tragedy of his life.  

The First Social Security Check

 
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Origin of the term "Booze"

Did you know that the origin of the word "booze" came from a U.S. Presidential campaign?   Well it did, and here is the story behind this word.