1859: Gaston Planté Makes the First Rechargeable Battery The development of electric vehicles in the 19th century closely tracks the evolution of battery technology. Anderson’s electric carriage wasn’t practical, because its battery was only good for one charge and then needed to be replaced. Th...
Today, well into our eleventh decade, Dehen continues a tradition of heavy duty, quality manufacturing while actually producing our goods in Portland. Value is built into every garment that Dehen makes. Over the last 100 years there have been many changes, not the least of which was the press...
What was the most popular boy name in the United States for every decade from 1900 to 2018? You may be surprised to find out how little male names have ...
Tattooing has been around for thousands of years, practiced as part of cultural and traditional beliefs around the world. Tattoos have different meanings to ...
Page 63: "By the decade beginning in 1910, most authors of furnishing advice, with the exception of those whose readership was well-to-do and able to continue having both a drawing room and a sitting room, promoted the idea of the "living room" in preference to a parlor. By 1920, the...
Eight members of the Chicago White Sox were found to have accepted money to intentionally lose the 1919 World Series. The “Black Sox” scandal was one of the biggest black eyes ever laid upon U.S. professional sports, and the effects of the events have been dramatized in major Hollywood ...
It is a list of the single best movie from every year since 1980 (at least according to me, these things are totally subjective). That’s 40+ years of classics, with more coming all the time. There are reasons to fret about the state of movies and movie theaters. But there are also...
The 2024 growing season has started! The first seeds hit the soil on February 4th – a bit later than some years but still with lots of time to grow way too many plants. Funny how one never really quite believes all those seeds will sprout and grow and grow and GROW! It’s rather ...
The 1920’s—a decade of energetic and feisty spirit—lives on in the rhythms and dances of jazz and swing. With lively songs and authentic costumes, Night & Day will keep the music roaring for your Great Gatsby or Roaring 20’s theme party. Learn More » SOLO PIANO Inspired by the...
What was the most popular boy name in the United States for every decade from 1900 to 2018? You may be surprised to find out how little male names have ...