What if we told you that high heels were originally made exclusively for men? In a time when stilettos and platforms are often associated with female style and female sexuality, that fact might come as a surprise — but it shouldn’t. In fact, for decades high heels found their place on ...
High heels were first worn in the 1500s, and were popular with both women and men. Today, high heels are strictly a female fashion that is easily found in stores. High heels are the hit items featured on the runway and are widely worn by celebrities. For instance, in the popular TV ...
The advent of theEnlightenmentin the 18th century saw the elaborate heels for men begin to wane. The more intellectual and sensible individuals (read “men”) didn’t have time to consider their footwear. They were too busy being clever and rational. Leave that to those who didn’t have an...
Folk hero Woody Guthrie penned this timeless tune in 1940, though it wasn't released until years later. Originally titled "God Blessed America for Me," it was composed as a sarcastic retort to Irving Berlin's overly patriotic "God Bless America." Some of Guthrie's original lyrics were far ...
It would take decades for the true controversy to catch up to this ubiquitous pop song, which earned doo-wop outfit the Tokens its only #1 Billboard hit. Like so many others before and after, the group actually stole the song, failing to acknowledge it was originally created by a Zulu mi...
High heels had been around for centuriesbefore the '20s roared—in fact, they were originally designed for men and were often preferred by royalty. In the 1920s, however, the modern designer high heel was born.A typical ad from 1924might offer heels with intricate detailing and an elongated...
High heels had been around for centuriesbefore the '20s roared—in fact, they were originally designed for men and were often preferred by royalty. In the 1920s, however, the modern designer high heel was born.A typical ad from 1924might offer heels with intricate detailing and an elongated...
At broadcast station SBC, the news desk team leader asks Reporter Bong—the one who interviewed the pianist and testified against her father—if Hong-joo is returning to work next week as originally scheduled. Reporter Bong is her direct superior, but he has no idea, and the team leader ...
The idiom here has actually been flipped over time for unknown reasons. Originally, it went "heels over head", implying upside down. Some say it may also reference certain sexual positions... 13. Pushing the envelope When I think of radical, risky, or pushing the limits of wh...
The third time was the charm for Jessica Chastain, who won her first Oscar on the heels of two previous nominations. It came for her stunning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, the real-life evangelist whose husband (Andrew Garfield) was indicted on multiple counts of fraud. Chastainpurchased ...