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  • Two nurses standing beside a soldiers bed during World War 1.

    The Surprising Origins of Kotex Pads

    Before the first disposable sanitary napkin hit the mass market, periods were thought of in a much different way.
    by Kat Eschner via Smithsonian on November 9, 2018
  • To demonstrate Tupperware's patented seal, Brownie Wise tosses a bowl filled with water at a party.

    The Story of Brownie Wise, the Ingenious Marketer Behind the Tupperware Party

    Earl Tupper invented the container's seal, but it was a savvy, convention-defying entrepreneur who got the product line into the homes of housewives.
    by Kat Eschner via Smithsonian on April 10, 2018
  • A Brief History of Women’s Figure Skating

    You might be surprised to learn that this sport where women now shine was initially seen as solely the purview of male athletes
    by Kat Eschner via Smithsonian on February 6, 2018
  • Apple pie, apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

    Apple Pie Is Not All That American

    Neither apples nor the pie originally came from America, but Americans have made this dish their own
    by Kat Eschner via Smithsonian on May 12, 2017
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