A Merry Widow is a foundation garment that smooths the waist and stomach while pushing up the bust. It is worn on formal occasions or as elegant lingerie and is compared to a corset. It was initially designed by Maidenform for a 1952 film and has long garter straps. Women should try it on before […]
The phrases “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” both wish for a happy holiday season, but have different meanings. Merry Christmas refers to the Christian holiday on December 25th, while Happy Holidays is more general and includes all winter holidays. The debate over which phrase to use has become a casualty of political correctness, with some […]
The Beat Generation planted the seeds for the 1960s counterculture movement. The Merry Pranksters, led by Ken Kesey, used LSD and other drugs to challenge mainstream society. They bought a bus, named Further, and drove around the US, encouraging others to join them in street theater pranks and impromptu events. After LSD became illegal, the […]
