Before the 1930s, at least three-fourths of California's farm workers were Mexican or Mexican-American. Farm owners recruited them, believing that they would tolerate miserable living conditions because they earned more in the United States than they did in Mexico. When the refugees from the Gre...
Michigan produced 60% of all cars in the 1940s. Michigan may not have been where cars were invented, but it sure was where they gained popularity! Henry Ford himself was from Michigan, and it was in his hometown where he experimented with many different styles and designs in the early 20t...
There were about 6 new cars introduced in the 1930 line. And while that’s a very small number, it can’t go without mention thatCadillac released the brand new v-16 enginethat redefined personal power in an automobile. Cars in 1930 were styled very similarly to 1920s cars. The somewhat...
Karl Friedrich Benz, German mechanical engineer who designed and in 1885 built the world’s first practical automobile to be powered by an internal-combustion engine. In 1926 Benz & Co. merged with Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft to form Daimler-Benz, maker
ride on the beloved tram ― also an iconic symbol of Hong Kong ― is a journey through the city’s rich history, culture and everyday life. In this guide, find everything you need to know about the tram, including fun facts and three popular tram routes for the ultimate local adventure...
Automotive industry, all those companies and activities involved in the manufacture of motor vehicles, including most components, such as engines and bodies, but excluding tires, batteries, and fuel. The industry’s principal products are passenger autom
Alla Nazimova seduced Hollywood’s most beautiful actresses, threw the wildest parties, and lived a life filled with intrigue—yet few know her dark history.
Have you ever wondered what ever happened to street cars? Seriously, they were like everywhere 100 years ago. These days, you're lucky to find one in a city, ...
They were invented by a noodle factory worker in the 1920’s, in San Francisco. We guess you could say fortune cookies are a traditional American custom. Getty Images Advertisement 39. Inventive The Chinese invented kites about 3,000 years ago, and they were used for a multitude of ...
How about 12345, a unique ZIP Code for General Electric in Schenectady, NY. Mr. ZIP helped promote the new ZIP Code concept in 1963. USPS just another BRICK IN THE MAIL Individual bricks can be shipped in the U.S. Mail. Get a permanent marker, write the address and your return ...