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Friday, May 20, 2011

This Date in History, May the 20th...



1874 Levi Strauss marketed blue jeans with copper rivets, price $13.50 doz. What did people do for tight-ass jeans before then?




1926 Thomas Edison said Americans prefer silent movies over talkies. Now I know how the CON Edison company got its name.
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1 comment:

  1. Bhob9:29 AM

    Before denim jeans, Strauss tried selling trousers made from canvas tents.

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