Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
0084.
"Lustron houses are prefabricated enameled steel houses developed in the post-World War II era United States in response to the shortage of houses for returning GIs. The low maintenance, extremely durable, baked on porcelain enamel finish was expected to attract modern families who might not have the time or interest in repairing and painting conventional wood and plaster houses."
And Living in a Lustrom.
And Living in a Lustrom.
Friday, October 28, 2011
0083.
"[Pink Good & Plenty candies] are colored with a red dye called K-Carmine that is produced from the crushed bodies of the female cochineal insect."
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
0074.
"David Phillips is an American civil engineer best known for accumulating many frequent flyer miles by taking advantage of a promotion by Healthy Choice Foods in 1999."
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
0072.
Satellite Unusual!
"Antenna, Channel Master 3650A Great for fringe reception $69, Rotors also available. Must pick up at Cincinnati area warehouse"
"Antenna, Channel Master 3650A Great for fringe reception $69, Rotors also available. Must pick up at Cincinnati area warehouse"
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
0070.
"H.B. Halicki began working at a local gas station in Gardena, California. He started collecting cars at the age of 16, eventually ranging his collection from 1920s classics to lowriders and Ferraris.
By 17, Halicki owned and operated his own auto body shop. At 17 and still in High School, he signed a contract with an insurance company to detail and do minor repairs on 2,000 new cars at $25.00 a piece. With business partner Ron Light, the following year they bought a tire store. Aged 21, with business partner J.C. Agajanian Jr they owned and operated an auto salvage company. Halicki also enrolled in real estate classes and began investing in commercial properties, which led to numerous land holdings and a successful junkyard business."
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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