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When and where did “casual Friday” come from?

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The 1950’s are a contemporary source of inspiration in art, architecture, and interior design. However, the 1950’s are also a shorthand for backwards and outdated social and cultural attitudes. Why is this?

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What was upper class entertainment like in the Elizabethan era?

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Backlash to email?

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Victorian-era homes in the United States are often flashy and ornate compared to colonial-style homes. Was there pushback against this new style?

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Did traders and merchants on the Great Silk Road tend to travel large portions of its length or stay closer to home and shuttle back and forth along relatively short portions?

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When and where did the notion of “spring cleaning” arise?

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When the first visitors to the new world saw tobacco being smoked, had they seen other things smoked that way?

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What, if anything, is known about the Battle of Karansebes?

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When did stock photos come into general use? Were there stock illustrations before photographs? What were they used for?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When and where did “casual Friday” come from?	14
The 1950’s are a contemporary source of inspiration in art, architecture, and interior design. However, the 1950’s are also a shorthand for backwards and outdated social and cultural attitudes. Why is this?	14
What was upper class entertainment like in the Elizabethan era?	12
Backlash to email?	12
Victorian-era homes in the United States are often flashy and ornate compared to colonial-style homes. Was there pushback against this new style?	9
Did traders and merchants on the Great Silk Road tend to travel large portions of its length or stay closer to home and shuttle back and forth along relatively short portions?	9
When and where did the notion of “spring cleaning” arise?	9
When the first visitors to the new world saw tobacco being smoked, had they seen other things smoked that way?	8
What, if anything, is known about the Battle of Karansebes?	7
When did stock photos come into general use? Were there stock illustrations before photographs? What were they used for?	7