Undersized Emperor?

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Napoleon was not an undersized emperor! He was neither short nor sweet. He was actually a bit taller than the average Corsican of the 19th century. The diminuative size Napoleon is so noted for was just a miscalculation.

After his death in 1821, the French emperor's height was recorded as 5 feet 2 inches in French feet. (BUTTTTTTTT)This corresponds to roughly 5 feet 7 inches in Imperial (British) feet, or 1.686 meters

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Creepy Halloweeny Poisonous Platypus

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Male platypuses (platypi) are poisonous! They have sharp stingers on the heels of their rear feet and can use them to deliver a strong toxic blow to any foe. I had always thought of them as being so cuddly wuddly in a far out down under sort of way! vintage postcards


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Vintage Orangina

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Orangina started life as Naranjina and was presented at the 1936 Marseille Trade Fair by its Spanish inventor, chemist Dr. Trigo. The original recipe included lemon juice. It was later changed because of it's tartness! I just love the vibrant colours:) vintage postcards


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Halloween Vintage Postcard

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I was shocked when Trick or Treaters showed up at my door in Germany 6 years ago! I was candy less! I ended up rummaging through my fridge and giving everyone a yogurt :) I belong to the raisin box and apple giving set of Grandmas! The holiday is slowly but surely trickling here to Europe. I am now armed every year for the 5 or 6 kids who will come. That leaves more candy for me! vintage postcards


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Vintage Pin Up Postcard

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This is me sending off my vintage postcards. I'm a bit wobbly in my awfully high heels. I should change into my ratty converse:) vintage postcards


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Stapler History

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Let's geek out:) The first machine for fastening papers together comes from 18th century France. vintage postcards

It was developed for the exclusive use of King Louis XV . The ornate handmade staples for this device were made of gold and encrusted with jewels. They were also stamped with the royal court's insignia!

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Beer on the Brain

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That is one BIG beer! I am in Germany right now so I have beer on the brain! Pass me another brewskie. Cheers!

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Pemberton's French Wine Coca

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Coca Cola was originally called Pemberton's French Wine Coca! The wine and cocaine were knocked out of the recipe during prohibition. Isn't this image nightmarish? I won't sleep for weeks. Eeeeeeek! vintage postcards


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Typewriter Vintage Postcard

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I am currently writing a book on the postal history of the French colonies. I am such a geek:) The book will be done in a few months. Hooray for history! vintage postcard


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Rexall Hair Tonic

Snip...snip...snip.. I would love to bob her tresses! She has the BIGGEST hair I have ever seen: She should have demanded her money back! 

Baked Apple Vintage Postcard

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I exploded a few apples in the oven yesterday! I was having to much fun playing UNO with the boys to check on them. They tasted delicious anyway:) I always use this recipe.
Nothing can beat baked brown sugar and cinnamony apples! vintage postcards


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Bobbing for Vintage Postcards

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The jolly game ducking or bobbing for apples originated in England during the reign of King Henry VII. Apples were symbols of love and fertility. The first one to catch an apple would be the next to get hitched! Granny Smith anybody? vintage postcards

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Wee Wii Problem

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Take a gander at this wii ad done in a vintage style! I'm gushing.... it's so up my alley! I have a wee wii problem myself:) I like to box. It's great fun on a rainy day. It's turned me into a tough broad! vin

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Halloween Vintage Postcard

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How this little lass can lug this heavy Halloweeny gourd is beyond me! I love her ruby high heel slippers though. She certainly has a budding shoe fetish:) vintage postcards


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I am grumpy! I'm going to march upstairs and call Francois a fawning hasty - witted gudgeon. I'm sure that will make me feel a bit better. This handy dandy Shakespearean insult generator will help me stay cross and crotchety all day long! vintage postcards




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17th Century Facial

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Pamper yourself with a 17th century facial! Mercury, egg whites, lead, and vinegar will give you that ghastly white sheen you've been seeking.




Disclaimer: This toxic concoction may cause death, unsightly scars, or blemishes. vintage postcards

It became quite 'in' to wear patches cut in different nifty shapes to cover up one's marred complexion.



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Toilet Seat Artist

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This is King Jean II (1319 - 64) The court painter, Girard D'Orleans, was hired as the official toilet seat painter. King Jean liked his potty pretty. It sounds like quite the bum job. (get it?)

I am in Germany for 2 more days but will be back in the commenting saddle again after that:)
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M & M Fun!

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Those little printed m's used to be black. The colour was changed to white in 1954! It's so nice to have a candy with you're initial on it:) I am officially jealous of anybody who has tried the new premium flavours. Has anybody tried mocha? Ahhhhhh! vintage postcards


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Retro Snacks

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Koogle was a brand name for a flavoured peanut butter that hopped onto the market in 1971.




It came in 4 tasty varieties ...... cinnamon, chocolate, vanilla, and banana.



If this hadn't been a flop would Google have named themselves Google? I doubt it! vintage postcards


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Mary Queen of Scots Hearts Red WIne

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Mary Queen of Scots liked to take wine baths!

She liked to marinate herself. This surely must have intoxicated the senses. I might spike my bathtub tonight! I'll feel so regal:)


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