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Sarah Vaughan
Music · 1940s
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Gordie Howe
Sports · 1960s
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Jayne Mansfield
Film & Screen · 1950s
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Larry Hagman
Television · 1980s
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Audrey Hepburn
Film & Screen · 1950s
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Julia Roberts
Film & Screen · 1990s
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Peter Finch
Film & Screen · 1950s
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Joe Louis
Sports · 1930s
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Harry Belafonte
Music · 1950s
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Garth Brooks
Music · 1990s
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Michael Douglas
Film & Screen · 1980s
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Tiger Woods
Sports · 1990s
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Classic Cars
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1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1
Chevrolet · 1950s
1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford · 1950s
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Mercedes-Benz · 1950s
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet · 1950s
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The Evolution of Home Maintenance Costs
The cost of maintaining a home has increased significantly over the years, affecting many adults 50 and older who are li…
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Remember When the Family Phone Hung on the Kitchen Wall
Before every pocket buzzed, many American homes shared one phone on the wall, with a cord that stretched just far enough…
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The Evolution of Home Heating Systems
The way we heat our homes has changed significantly over the years, with advancements in technology leading to more effi…
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