Motion Picture Movies (1920’s)
Although the principle for moving pictures had existed for decades, the popularity of motions pictures (aka movies) did not explode…
Vaudeville Theater Shows (1900’s)
Vaudeville, popular from the late 1880’s through the early 1930’s, was a theatrical form of entertainment in the United States…
Bell Bottom Pants (1970’s)
Trousers with legs that became wider from the knees downward were very popular in the 1970’s. Called “bell bottom pants”…
Sniffing Bath Salts or MDPV Drug (2010’s)
It is sold to children and teenagers labeled as bath salts, fertilizer, or insect repellent under names like Ivory Wave,…
The Twist Dance (1960’s)
Introduction The advent of Rock and Roll in the 1950’s introduced a profound change in...
The Hippie Counter Culture Movement (1960’s)
The 1960’s hippie counter culture movement involved a variety of concerns and beliefs. Their primary belief was that life was…
Penny Farthing Bicycle (1860’s)
The Penny Farthing bicycle came after the development of the 'Hobbyhorse', and the French 'Velocipede' or 'Boneshaker', all versions of…
Poke Bonnet (1850’s)
In the 1850’s, the “poke bonnet” hat reached a zenith in women’s fashion. A poke bonnet is a women’s bonnet…
Facebook (2000’s)
As of 2011, Facebook has over 600 million active users. It is estimated that 42% of the U.S. population have…
Prizefighting or Bare-Knuckle Boxing (1850’s)
Prize fighting, or pugilism or bare-knuckle boxing as it is also known as, became very popular during the middle 1800's.…
