#PopCultureHistory On this day, 1938, Action Comics #1 was published (with a June 1938 cover date). It features the first appearance of the Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster creation, #Superman. The original sold for 10 cents. A copy sold in 2014 $3,207,852 USD (equivalent to $4,128,633 in 2023).
April 18, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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On December 26, 1979, the iconic horror film "Phantasm" made its US debut. Talk about a post-Christmas horror hangover! Just when you thought you'd survived the family get-together, the Tall Man comes around to keep you up all night. 🎄🔪 #PostHolidayScare #PopCultureHistory
December 26, 2024 at 12:05 AM
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This is what's cookin', my dive into CorningWare in the Mid Century Vault. Enjoy! #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/v0pOIxe0gfw
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September 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Fashion history gets explored today. My video on Bell Bottoms is out! #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/djukKWi3Th0
025 Bell Bottoms: From Sailors to Soul Train and beyond!
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October 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The Cracklin's what's Happenin'! My historical dive into Pop Rocks is out. #popculturehistory #midcenturyvault #nostalgia
030 Pop Rocks Candy from Accidental Invention to Business Disaster: The $40 Million Rumor!
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October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Ever wonder how Pet Rocks became such a big thing?
#PetRocks #RetroToys #70sFads #PopCultureHistory #ToyHistory #MillionDollarIdea #GaryDahl
#PetRocks #RetroToys #70sFads #PopCultureHistory #ToyHistory #MillionDollarIdea #GaryDahl
July 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Are you a Do-Bee or a Don't-Bee? Find out by watching my dive into the history of Romper Room! #popculturehistory #nostalgia #midcenturyvault #romperroom youtu.be/nQXCcJ33O78
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September 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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#PopCultureHistory On this day, 1995, Bill Watterson penned the final 'Calvin & Hobbes' comic strip (seen below). Comparing the snow to a "big white sheet of paper to draw on," the comic sent an inspiring message about the possibilities of new beginnings and finding your magic in the world.
December 31, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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The joy and the sorrow. The complex history of the Zoot Suit.
#zootsuit #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory
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August 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The Future of MoonMonkey is Today (Also Yesterday)!
#retroculture #popculturehistory #midcenturyvibes #retrodesign #illustration #oldschoolcool #1950s #1960s #retro #retrovibes #retrorevival #moonmonkey
#retroculture #popculturehistory #midcenturyvibes #retrodesign #illustration #oldschoolcool #1950s #1960s #retro #retrovibes #retrorevival #moonmonkey
June 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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🎬 Fun fact: The term “Christmas in July” didn’t come from marketers. It showed up in a 1940 screwball comedy. Ever seen Preston Sturges’ Christmas in July?
What’s the most random movie you’ve added to your holiday watchlist?
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What’s the most random movie you’ve added to your holiday watchlist?
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July 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Genghis Khan: Disco Warrior!
In 1979, a German glam band turned Genghis Khan into a disco icon.
He sang. He danced. He wore sequins. And somehow... it slapped.
This is the weird story of how the Mongol Empire conquered Eurovision. 👇
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In 1979, a German glam band turned Genghis Khan into a disco icon.
He sang. He danced. He wore sequins. And somehow... it slapped.
This is the weird story of how the Mongol Empire conquered Eurovision. 👇
#MongolEmpire #PopCultureHistory #Eurovision
May 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Read any good books lately? My exploration of Pulp Fiction is here! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/wY2_8m8PeCc
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September 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Unraveling the Maze: A Journey Through Its Evolution and Allure
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Hedge Maze History: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Cultural Icons
"Explore the hedge maze's rich history, from ancient spiritual labyrinths to their role in royal gardens and modern pop culture."
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August 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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🍻 “Cheers Had a Hit Song on the Radio?! | The Power of TV Themes”
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#Cheers #TVThemeSongs #ClassicTV #80sSitcoms #PopCultureHistory #TVNostalgia #RetroTV #Wair18Talks
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October 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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#PopCultureHistory On this day, 1979, Sony introduced The Walkman, the world's first low-cost portable stereo in Japan. The metal-cased blue-and-silver Walkman TPS-L2 went on sale in Japan and was sold for around ¥33,000 (or $150.00).
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The Walkman: 12 Examples of How Sony Revolutionized Music, Tech & The World in 1979
Think the iPod is the King of portable music? Think again. Sony took that crown in 1979 and the world has never been the same since. Read 12 examples of how this one product changed the world as we kn...
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July 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Grab your putter and follow me through the history of miniature golf! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #miniaturegolf #puttputt #peeweegolf #nostalgia
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September 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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#PopCultureHistory On this day, 1938, Action Comics #1 was published (with a cover month of June). It features the 1st appearance of the Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster creation, Superman. The original sold for 10 cents. On August 24, 2014, a copy graded 9.0 by CGC, sold on eBay for $3,207,852.
April 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Dig my new video, daddy-o, The Beat Generation vs The Beatniks: The Selling of a Movement. #popculturehistory #nostalgia #midcenturyvault #beatniks #beatgeneration youtu.be/s3jf4C2Ubjg
026 Beat Generation vs Beatniks: The Selling of a Movement
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October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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#PopCultureHistory #OTD 2007, #Apple released the 1st iPhone to the public. Also known as the iPhone 2G, iPhone 1 or original iPhone, it only supported 2G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The original #iPhone came with a single 2 mega-pixel camera (images only, no video) & preinstalled with 16 apps.
June 29, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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#PopCultureHistory On this day, 2007, the 1st iPhone was released. Known as the iPhone 2G, iPhone 1 or original iPhone, it only supported 2G, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi. It came with a 2MP camera, could only capture images (no video) & had 16 pre-installed apps (called widgets at the time). Game changer!
June 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Didn't anticipate this one going in such a dark direction! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia #beatles youtu.be/0LJIp8arX94
023 Beatles Merch '64-'65: A Business Mishap That May Be Darker Thank Meets The Eye.
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September 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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On December 23, 2007, the iconic "The Sopranos" star Jamie-Lynn Sigler married her agent, A.J. DiScala, in a hush-hush Vegas ceremony. The union lasted just 2 years. Note to self: What happens in Vegas usually ends up in divorce court. #SopranosSaga #PopCultureHistory
December 23, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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#PopCultureHistory #OTD 1987, American viewers meet #TheSimpsons for the 1st time when they make their debut on The Tracey Ullman show in an animated short. From 1987 to 1989, 48 "shorts" aired, before The Simpsons was spun off into its own series. On May 4, 2024, the 766th episode will air.
April 19, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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