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1964 Full Size Chevrolet Factory Owners Manual OE Quality! Printed In The  USA! - 1967, 1968, 1969 Camaro Parts - NOS, Rare, Reproduction Camaro Parts  for your Restoration

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ICONIC MICROBUS WENT INTO PRODUCTION

The Volkswagen bus turns 65 | Hemmings Daily

Vintage VW Bus in a Factory

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
.

Throttle-Back Thursday: On this day in 1950, VW Bus production began

SP12680 Hippie Van 2 Groovy Car 60s Woodstock Cardboard Cutout Standee Standup

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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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