HubMob Weekly Topic: Uncommon history of common things

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  1. smalika profile image59
    smalikaposted 13 years ago

    Thank you Lord for we discovered
    fabric. It is a basic human inclination to cover oneself; and in the days when
    human life was wrought with peril and uncertainty, the lack of clothing was yet
    another calamity. We have gone from being unclothed, to... read more

  2. Purple Perl profile image48
    Purple Perlposted 13 years ago

    Generous fillings of veggies, meat, fries and dressings in between two slices of bread are about the most famous snack among all people of the world known as sandwiches. Quick lunch or picnic basket, high tea or a fun party, sandwiches always find a... read more

  3. dahoglund profile image72
    dahoglundposted 13 years ago

    Butter substitute, Oleo Margarine over the years has been controversial and sometimes regulated. Color was regulated in some places. read more

  4. Purple Perl profile image48
    Purple Perlposted 13 years ago

    Bras make a woman look and feel sexy. Bra is that favorite piece of undergarment that finds itself in the closet of every woman, in various patterns, colors and fabric. Bras are used to support your breasts, define the curves and enhance your... read more

  5. Purple Perl profile image48
    Purple Perlposted 13 years ago

    Almost everyone in the world today owns atleast one pair of jeans. Denim jeans, to be precise. And the odds are that they are blue ! Sounds like you ? Ever wondered about the popularity of blue denim jeans ? And why it has become a fashion statement... read more

  6. Howard S. profile image89
    Howard S.posted 13 years ago

    It is quite common for most of us to know someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. And there are sign language schools, but how many of us realize that there are hundreds of deaf sign languages! Or that Deaf History Month is March 13 to April 15. read more

  7. Marie McKeown profile image88
    Marie McKeownposted 13 years ago

    When I was travelling in Bolivia a few years ago, I took a visit to the Museum of Coca where I found out some surprising facts about the origins of coca-cola. This visit has inspired me look deeper into the history of the most commonly recognised... read more

  8. dahoglund profile image72
    dahoglundposted 13 years ago

    Invention of safety matches was a simple, but important innovation.It is often simple things that have made a bigger impact on our lives than we realize. What would we do without the simple match? read more

  9. febriedethan profile image80
    febriedethanposted 13 years ago

    Living in a tropical country makes me more prefer wearing sandals. It's more comfortable, light, and cool. I used to wear stylish sandals for outdoor activities and rubber sandals when I'm home. Most tropical people only wear shoes for formal... read more

  10. Patty Inglish, MS profile image90
    Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years ago

    Who invented the ice cream sundae, when, where, and why? Plus, a fun recipe with only three ingedients! read more

 
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