Category: History
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…giant car?! 🚗 This, my dear friends, is a parking garage located at 60 E. Lake St. in Chicago. But this isn’t just any ol’ parking garage. It’s a car! *beep beep* Built in 1986 by noted architect Stanley Tigerman, this 12-story parking garage was designed to look…
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Is this contraption the 17th century equivalent of having multiple tabs open?! What’s the 17th century equivalent to having multiple tabs open at once? This do-hickey! Isn’t it cool?! This contraption right here is ye olde book lover’s dream machine. I feel like that’d be a good band name.
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So, when we think of the symbol of the city of Chicago, you normally think of the Chicago flag, right? But what if I told you that there’s actually an official logo that’s hidden in plain sight throughout the city?
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I am so excited! I just started a new series on my YouTube channel where I combine my two favorite loves in this life: art history and mocktails! And what better artwork to start with than Van Gogh’s masterpiece, The Starry Night?!
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With Christmas around the corner, you’re probably scrambling to clean your house, finalize your Christmas menu, and of course put your decorations up. On top of all that, you have to worry about all the yucky ingredients that are in traditional gingerbread house kits! Well, not any more! I’ve got you covered…at least in the…
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The Secret History of the Margarita & My Fauxgarita Recipe (The History of Classic Cocktails)
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While often associated with Mexican culture, the Margarita might actually descend from these three popular 19th and 20 century cocktails in America.
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I remember it so vividly. It was the most perfect sunny day. I was on my way to go meet up with some friends at the park. Even though it was a relatively short drive, I still wanted to jam out to some feel-good tunes. When I put on a random Spotify playlist of contemporary…
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The Outlaw, the Vagrant, and the Punk: the Badass History of the Leather Motorcycle Jacket
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Everybody on the planet knows about the leather motorcycle jacket. It’s easily one of the most iconic fashion items and it has been for over a century. (You read that right: a century!) But just why and how the leather motorcycle jacket has remained popular may surprise you.
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When you think of a piñata, you may envision Mexico, the birthplace of the piñata. But Mexico may not actually be the birthplace of the piñata. And the original piñata? It wasn’t made of paper. It was made of clay.
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Is your pantry looking a little empty? Are you finding it impossible to order more groceries? I can help you stretch the contents of your fridge and pantry…Depression-era style.
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