Tag: History

I was in the middle of writing the third part of my article about the last 3 Boston Celtics coaches, this one about Joe Mazzulla. But I decided I wanted to wait till after this year’s playoffs run and see what happens. With this part of the season being pretty uninteresting, as the team alread...

My wife is blonde. I’m a brunette. So Henry’s fiery coif came as a surprise to both of us. We thought it would fade over time, but ten years later, it’s still as flame-bright as ever. Red hair has an unusual attraction. Only two percent of the population has it, typically caused...

When I first started dating my boyfriend (now husband), I was nervous of the first time he would see me naked. There were the usual insecurities and normal sense of vulnerability associated with being so exposed to someone for the first time, but there was an additional layer of worry for me. I d...

High school gym class can be mortifying. Unless you’re the punk who gets off on pelting volleyballs into pretty girls’ faces, the experience promises unlimited opportunities for humiliation. For many students, the only place more anxiety-inducing than the gymnasium is the pool. If you...

In 1944, toxicologists John H. Draize and Jacob M. Spines developed the Draize Test. The Draize Test is a toxicity test used to determine which cosmetics were safe for eyes and skin. It involved a small amount of product being dropped into the eye of a restrained, conscious animal. After a cert...

The paisley pattern, a design rich in history and symbolism, has long captivated the fashion-conscious, offering a narrative that transcends cultures and epochs. This intricate motif, characterized by its distinctive twisted teardrop shape, has a lineage that is as elaborate as its design, tracing b...

In the dynamic world of fashion and streetwear, sneakers have become an iconic symbol of style and self-expression. One of the most coveted sneaker designs is the Air Jordan 4, a classic silhouette that has transcended its athletic roots to become a cultural phenomenon. But as demand for these sneak...

The legend began when Ortega established a dress making factory in 1963 under the name of Inditex. The success of his foundation led him to the path of retail market for which he had a vision unmatched. Ten years after having set up a factory Ortega with Rosalía Mera started a small store cal...

Corduroy’s lineage can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where the earliest versions of this fabric, known as “fustian,” were developed. However, it was in the city of Manchester, England, during the Industrial Revolution that corduroy began to take its modern form. Manchester becam...