Wild Westerners & Tubers As Toys
The past is back for its daily spotlight so you can take a moment away from today's craziness and slink into the comforts of before.
Guess the historical figure
Who am I?
While few female folk heroes arose from the Wild West, I made a name (and a nickname) for myself. As a companion of Wild Bill Hickock, I even got a comfy role in his traveling show, many years before I landed in HBO's Deadwood.
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Blast from the past
That's Mr. Potato Head to you
In 1952, children were introduced to a new type of tuber, a playful one with removable eyes, ears, and hats. Mr. Potato Head became a sensation, going through a massive transformation in the process before becoming the grumpiest of Andy's collection in Toy Story.
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On this day
Penny for your thoughts (via mail)
An email will never have the same emotional weight as receiving a letter by mail. When postage rates skyrocketed in Great Britain, a cheap, pre-paid alternative was proposed. On May 6, 1840, the first adhesive postage stamp accompanied mail correspondences.
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B&W colorization of the day
Jumping for joy
When the bizarre state of the world is over, how high will you jump?
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'Calamity' Jane Cannary is today's historical figure.
The air up there will be just as sweet when we return tomorrow. See you then :-)
