A Brief History On September 17, 1983, Syracuse University student Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America, the first African American woman to win the coveted title. In a bizarre nod to the future, her birth announcement included the line, “Here she is: Miss America”! Digging Deeper Sadly, less than a year later, a scandal involving Penthouse Magazine announcing they were going to publish nude photos of Vanessa led to her resigning her “office.” In another twist of fate, her successor, the “First Runner Up” in the 1983 contest to name “Miss America 1984” was Suzette Charles, also of African descent.…
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A Brief History On June 27, 1985, US Route 66, known as “The Main Street of America,” was officially taken off the list of US highways. Established in 1926, it was the main road from Chicago to Los Angeles (Santa Monica). Spawning a hit song (by Nat “King” Cole) and a hit television series, this route was the American highway, at least until superseded by the Interstate Highway System. It survives (barely) today in pieces as “State Route 66” in some states and as stretches of a “National Scenic Byway.” We previously discussed “10 Iconic American Things You Do Not…
A Brief History Nowadays, you may have heard the expression: “If you’re going to kick ass, you need kickass boots!” Don’t you agree, gentlemen? Digging Deeper For men, shoes speak louder than words and are undoubtedly an essential part of any wardrobe, but, considering the array of boots to choose from, we understand that picking the most suitable pair can get a bit overwhelming. So, here we are to your rescue as we have mentioned the five types of boot styles you must invest in this winter. Find the most appropriate one for yourself and stash away your sneakers for…
A Brief History Nowadays, it is apparent that style is not something that comes to everyone naturally. This is something that actually takes years to develop, and not everybody necessarily pays attention to fashion trends, but if you decide to take your style seriously this year, know that it all starts with a set of basics. A wardrobe does not need to have all the latest trendy items and accessories, and can be built on some simple, yet classic elements. If you start on a solid foundation, you’ll be able to piece multiple outfits together, and make some additions that…
A Brief History Nowadays, Turkey has become the destination for hair transplant surgery among many foreigners, especially those individuals coming from the United Kingdom (UK). There are many reasons for this; for one thing, hair transplants cost a lot of money in many of the countries of the UK and elsewhere in the world. This means that often it is actually cheaper for people to become medical tourists and travel to Turkey which offers lower cost surgeries, yet still provides high quality work. Digging Deeper The UK has national health insurance for the population, but this does not cover cosmetic…
