



Volkswagen, maker of the Beetle automobile, expanded its
product offerings to include a microbus, which went into
production on March 8, 1950.
Known officially as the Volkswagen Type 2 (the Beetle was
the Type 1) or the Transporter, the bus was a favorite mode
of transportation for hippies in the U.S. during the 1960s
and became an icon of the American counterculture
movement.


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.
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.
Earl Silas Tupper (July 28, 1907 – October 3, 1983)

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