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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Stanford Car Experiment Wasn't About Cars - It's About People
In 1969, Stanford psychologist Philip Zimbardo
placed two identical cars
with hoods up and no license plates
in the Bronx, NY, and Palo Alto, CA.
The Bronx car was stripped within 24 hours,
while the Palo Alto car was untouched for a week
until Zimbardo smashed it,
prompting others to destroy it.
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Laugh of the Day!!
I got pulled over on the way back home from grabbing McDonald’s with my niece. I was going 12 mph over the speed limit. As the officer started walking up to my car, I rolled all of my windows down.
My adorable and apparently INCREDIBLY smart 7 year old niece started screaming from the backseat
“It’s coming out! I can’t hold it any longer! It’s almost here!!!”
Now the trooper is HEARING her scream this and he leans in the window and asks her “What’s going on here???”
She looks him DEAD IN THE FACE and says “I’ve got poop coming outta my butt!!” He started laughing! I was shocked and embarrassed! He asked how far I had to go, which was about 3 miles home.
He told me to drive safe and get Miss Pupu Butt home to do her business.
He could NOT stop laughing!
As soon as we pulled away I asked “What was that about???”
My niece smirked and said “I saw it on YouTube but I didn’t think it would work.” I said “So, you’re not pooping?” She said nope and you're not in trouble either.
This lil girl is my hero!!!
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Friday, September 25, 2020
What Was It Like 100 Years Ago Today? The 1920's
March 31, 2020 - by Amie Tennant
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What was life like in the United States 100 years ago today? The year 1920 ushered in a new decade and brought new innovations and a life of abundance. Let’s take a trip to the past and see what life was like for your ancestors 100 years ago today!Life Expectancy Was Shorter
In the United States, the life expectancy for men in 1920 was around 53.6 years. For women, it was 54.6 years. If you compare that number to today’s average life expectancy of 78.93 years, you can see just how much better we are doing! The main causes of death in 1920 were heart disease, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.
The World Was Recovering from a Pandemic
By 1920, the world was just coming out of one of the greatest pandemics it had ever known. This flu, H1N1, known as the Spanish flu, infected about 27 percent of the world’s population. It is estimated to have killed at least 50 million people.
The Automobile Industry Was Born
As the decade progressed, the 1920s invited increased prosperity due in major part to manufacturing jobs in the automotive industry. Additionally, the automotive industry led to steel production, highway building, and more.
The automotive industry also introduced assembly-line work. Because companies such as Ford were using this new assembly-line technology, they were able to hire cheaper, less-skilled laborers. Many companies filled those positions with women.
Alcohol Was Prohibited
The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution went into effect on January 16, 1920. This amendment outlawed the production and consumption of alcohol and is commonly known as Prohibition.
Many historians believe that it was during this time that organized crime began to increase. Black market alcohol, bootleggers, moonshiners, and speakeasies were part of the landscape of the 1920s.
The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution went into effect on January 16, 1920. This amendment outlawed the production and consumption of alcohol and is commonly known as Prohibition.
Many historians believe that it was during this time that organized crime began to increase. Black market alcohol, bootleggers, moonshiners, and speakeasies were part of the landscape of the 1920s.
Women Could Finally Vote
The 19th Amendment was also ratified in 1920. In February of 1920, Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters in Chicago, Illinois. By August, the 19th Amendment had passed and gave women the right to vote in the United States. The League of Women Voters was created to encourage women to use their newfound influence at the voting polls. It is still a functioning organization today.
The 19th Amendment was also ratified in 1920. In February of 1920, Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters in Chicago, Illinois. By August, the 19th Amendment had passed and gave women the right to vote in the United States. The League of Women Voters was created to encourage women to use their newfound influence at the voting polls. It is still a functioning organization today.
Radios Were a Main Source of Entertainment
Today’s average family may prefer a binge-worthy television series, but 100 years ago the American family could be found huddled around the radio in living rooms across the nation. The first commercial radio station in the United States was Pittsburgh’s KDKA. Within a few short years, there were more than 500 stations across America.
Jazz and Dance Clubs Were All the Rage
Radio programs broadcasted the news, sports, comedy, and music. The 1920s sparked a musical plethora of new styles such as jazz, blues, Broadway, and dance bands.
With the introduction of fun, edgy music, many young people gravitated to dance clubs and roadhouses to socialize. They could gather with their friends and enjoy all the latest in music and dance steps such as the Charleston, black bottom, shimmy, fox-trot, and the Lindy Hop!
Hats Were Essential to Fashion
A lady would never be without her hat and gloves. These accessories were essentials in every woman’s wardrobe. From her bobbed styled hair to her Mary Jane sensible-heeled shoes, women of the 1920s had style and dressed appropriately for every event.
Men’s fashion began to take on a more casual appearance in the 1920s too. Although the traditional business suit was still common, Grandpa may have tried a sportier trend with “oxford bag” pants and V-neck sweaters.
Hats were a must for every man and served as a symbol of social status.
The Most Popular Occupations
At the beginning of 1920, women typically worked as teachers, nurses, and maids, while men were mostly farmers, doctors, lawyers, and bankers.
A hundred years ago seems very far away, but there are still some similarities to the way we live now. Where were your ancestors living 100 years ago? Search for them today in the United States 1920 federal census!
Amie Tennant
Amie Bowser Tennant is a genealogy researcher, writer and presenter.She writes blog articles and other content for many top companies and societies in the genealogy field. Her most treasured experience is working as a consultant for family history. Amie lives with her husband and three children in Ohio, surrounded by many of her extended family.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Saturday, July 6, 2019
World's First Refueling Station, 131 years ago in 1880
According to my email forward :
This video appears pretty historically accurate!
This woman was a real pioneer!
Saturday, May 6, 2017
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