It's safe to say that 70 years ago, the world was a much different place. In the 1950s women were still expected to stay home and rear the children, to cook and clean and to serve their husbands. The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s changed all of that, as well as the feminist rebellion, which encouraged women to get formal educations, enter the work place and to vote. Here is a series of advertisements from a time when chauvanism was the norm that will amaze you with the progress that women have made!
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19 Images Showcasing the World’s Endless Wonders
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Every Day Is Like the 1950’s For This Young American Woman
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7 Creative Things You Can Make Using Wooden Clothespins
If you think clothespins are only useful for hanging out wet washing, it's time to think again. Take a look!
If You Pre-Rinse Your Dishes, You Need to Stop Right Now!
This is why you’re not supposed to pre-rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
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Sick of mosquitoes and flies visiting your house? This surprising method will help you get rid of them effortlessly using lemons and an oven!
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Want to make life easier on your elderly loved one who lives alone? Check this list.
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Where's there's metal, there's rust - it's an ever annoying problem. These remedies allow you to restore rusty items without using harmful chemicals!
10 Handy Cleaning Tips Every Pet Owner Will Appreciate
If your pets wreak havoc in your home and you're tired of the bad smells, scratched furniture, and dirt they cause, try some of these tried and true tips!
17 Common Cleaning Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Bathroom
Keep your bathroom spotless with significantly less effort by avoiding these 17 biggest bathroom cleaning mistakes people make all the time
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If You Hide Money in These Places, Move it Now!
Many people keep money hidden at home in places which they think are safe - they aren't. Here are 8 places you should not hide your money.
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How to Grow More Basil Than You Can Use in No Time
Why pay for herbs, such as basil, all the time if you can plenty for your cooking purposes at home?
Do Natural Cleaning Hacks Really Work? We Have the Answer
We have personally tested 10 of the most common DIY non-chemical cleaning hacks, and we have some surprising results!
This is How Often You Should Change Your Bed Sheets
The majority of us don't change our bed sheets as often as we should, and that can cause serious health issues. Here's how often you should change them.
8 Spice Plants Perfect to Plant for the Fall Season
Here are 8 fragrant and delicious herbs that are highly recommended to grow yourself, including growing instructions for each one of them.
Save Money with These 15 Great Fuel Economy Tips
These 15 great tips will help improve your fuel economy, saving you money in the process.
Make your Silverware Sparkle with these 8 Tricks!
We love our silverware sparkling and shiny, but sometimes they get grimy and dirty. With these 8 brilliant tricks, you can restore it to its former brilliance.
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According to the experts, you should avoid ordering the following 8 foods at restaurants. You'll want to heed their advice.
8 Foods That Will Make Cleaning a Lot Easier
The following 8 foods can all be used to make your cleaning routines a lot easier.
These Financial Scams Are Specifically Targeting Older Adults
These financial scams are specifically targeting older adults.
These Tricks Will Make Dust a Thing of the Past!
Dust can gather before you can even notice it. It can cause allergic reactions and even lower the strength of your immune system. So make sure to give these tricks a try to keep your house dust-free
Cutting These Things In Half Did Wonders For My Wallet...
Cutting the amount of certain things you use in half is an excellent exercise in frugality. Furthermore, you'll save money. Here are 10 things to cut in half.
Watch Out for These 10 Fake Plastic Foods Made in China
China is a manufacturing behemoth responsible for many great products, but also some horrible ones too. The following 10 fake foods are seriously dangerous.
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You May Not Be Using Your Peeler Properly...
The common kitchen peeler is a lot more versatile than you thought.
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Olive oil has so many different uses it's unreal. Here are 25 uses of olive oil that you may not have heard of!
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All My Life I've Been Opening Bananas Wrong. Shocked.
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The Ultimate Makeup Guide You Need in Your Life!
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Shocking! This is What the Bar Code on Produce Means
What do the stickers on your produce mean? Find out here.
Have A Stain? Here's How to Remove It Quickly and Easily
We all have occasional "food accidents" that leave stains on our clothes, but you can remove the 18 most common food stains using the following simple methods.
15 Vintage Tips for Pet Care that Still Work
Get to know 15 home remedies and tips that will help your dogs and cats feel healthy and strong
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Give Your Shoes a New Life with These Clever Hacks
Everyone should know these life-changing shoe hacks.
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How You Can Make a Room Soundproof on the Cheap!
This video will teach you how to create an almost completely soundproof room for the cheapest prices.
Who Knew Vick's VapoRub Was So Incredibly Versatile?
Is there any product in your medicine cabinet that is more versatile than Vick's VapoRub? Here are 7 innovative ways for you to use it.
How to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden
This guide will provide practical advice on designing and maintaining a low-maintenance garden, from plant choices to time-saving techniques.
9 Essential Oil Sprays that’ll Naturally Upgrade Your Life
Regardless of whether you want to clean your house, get better sleep or keep your makeup in place, essential oils can be used to provide many of the solutions you’re looking for. You can solve a number of problems using these 9 essential oil sprays.
6 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar You're Probably Unaware Of
If you think that apple cider vinegar is only good for cooking, we advise you to think again! Here are 6 great additional uses.
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A Word from Warren Buffett: Investing for Beginners
Unpack the genius of Buffet's philosophy and get a chance to understand the financial world through his eyes. Tune in, absorb, and let your financial journey flourish.
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This DIY Food Dispenser Will Transform Your Pet's Life!
A great way to ensure your pet is getting the right amount of food.
For Perfectly Boiled Eggs, This Guide Is All You Need
Follow these 8 simple steps to make perfectly boiled eggs.
We Need to Bring These 25 Phrases Back From the Past
These common expressions from the past are so fun to say. Many are still used but the rest are due to make a comeback any day!
10 Things You SHOULDN'T Store on Top of Your Refrigerator
Learn why these items shouldn't be stored on the top of your fridge.
These Useful Vintage Tips from the 1900s Still Work Today!
Not everything changes over time, which is why these vintage solutions to everyday problems are still as useful today as they were in the 1900s!
Locked Your Keys inside Your Car? You Need This Hack!
If you've locked yourself out of your car, this neat trick will help you solve your problem.
