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FAD WAS PATENTED ON THIS DAY IN 1963

Hula Hoop Exercises To Shrink Belly Fat ...

March 5, 1963: the Hula Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that
became a huge fad across America when it was first
marketed by Wham-O in 1958,
was patented by the
company’s co-founder, Arthur “Spud” Melin.

An estimated 25 million Hula Hoops were sold in its
first four months of production alone.

Following the Hula Hoop, Wham-O continued to produce
a steady stream of wacky and beloved novelty items,
including the Superball, Water Wiggle, Silly String, Slip
‘n’ Slide and the Hacky Sack.

May include: A black and white photo of Arthur K. Melin, co-founder of Wham-O Manufacturing Co. 1925-2002.
The Hula Hoop - Product Life Cycle timeline | Timetoast Timelines

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FROM THE PDX RETRO BLOG ~

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Tupperware is an American company that manufactures and internationally distributes preparation, storage, and serving
containers for the Kitchen and home. It was founded in 1942
by
Earl Tupper, who developed his first bell-shaped container
and introduced the products to the public in 1946.

On this day in history in 1907, Earl Tupper was born in Berlin, New  Hampshire. A chemist by trade, Earl created the first-ever food storage  container with a liquid-tight airproof seal, inspired
Earl Silas Tupper (July 28, 1907 – October 3, 1983)

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BE READY FOR THE UPCOMING GAME

Nostalgic Vintage 1968 Print Ad Advertisement Sharp TV 1976 Superbowl NFL

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The Steelers defeated the Cowboys 21–17 in 1976 to become 
the third franchise to win consecutive Super Bowls.

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WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN?

Remade for the 21st Century - WSJ


Brace Beemer, center, with The Lone Ranger cast in the
WXYZ studios.

With the stirring notes of the William Tell Overture and a shout
of “Hi-yo, Silver! Away!” "
The Lone Ranger" debuts on Detroit’s
WXYZ radio station on January 31, 1933.

The creation of station-owner George Trendle and writer Fran
Striker, the “masked rider of the plains” became one of the most
popular and enduring western heroes of the 20th century.

Joined by his trusty steed, Silver, and Native American scout,
Tonto, the Lone Ranger battled western outlaws and rebel
Native Americans.

The Lone Ranger Official Seal – ahgs.org

Home Of The Mask - Oxford, Michigan Home of the Radio Lone Ranger

Fred Foy's 'Lone Ranger' lead-in became the best-known introduction in radio history.

Fred Foy’s ‘Lone Ranger’ lead-in became the best-known introduction in radio history. He died of natural causes
in 2010 at age 89.

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NOTHING SKETCHY ABOUT CBS RADIO NEWS

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1967 vintage radio AD CBS RADIO NETWORK CBS, Walter Cronkite Mike Wallace  030818 | eBay
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CBS News Radio All-news Radio PNG, Clipart, Advertising, Allnews Radio,  Announcer, Area, Banner Free PNG

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