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“The Difficulty of Securing a Plain Girl,” 1926: 5 Things
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“The Difficulty of Securing a Plain Girl,” 1926: 5 Things

What was “The Difficulty of Securing a Plain Girl” in 1926 really about? Five things this odd phrase reveals about dating, beauty, and gender a century ago.

by cameron•March 25, 2026
5 Things 1950s Weddings Got Right (and We Forgot)
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5 Things 1950s Weddings Got Right (and We Forgot)

A 1956 wedding photo on Reddit sparked nostalgia. Here are 5 things 1950s weddings and marriages did differently, and how they shaped love and family today.

by Hannah•March 3, 2026
What If 1920s Men Had Married Earlier?
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What If 1920s Men Had Married Earlier?

A 1925 New York photo feature asked single men why they weren’t married yet. What if their answers had changed? How different would marriage, money, and gender roles look today?

by Hannah•February 6, 2026
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