Some of the most ordinary items we encounter on a daily basis may just be hiding a strange, bizarre or even dark history…join Chyaz Samuel as she explores the unusual stories behind even more everyday objects in the second part of this fascinating mini series. From beloved fashion accessories and popular food dishes to décor items and fizzy drinks, the origin tales of these seemingly inconspicuous items may just surprise you…


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Source Shout Outs:


CNN Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/14/style/history-of-sunglasses-fashion-conversation

 

PopSci Article: https://www.popsci.com/science/history-of-sunglasses/

 

National Museum of the Marine Corps Article: https://www.usmcmuseum.com/uploads/6/0/3/6/60364049/montezuma_red.pdf

 

Snopes Articles: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/women-wore-red-lipstick-hitler/

 

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/7up/

 

https://www.snopes.com/articles/465529/origin-of-barber-poles/

 

Bésame Cosmetics Article: https://besamecosmetics.com/blogs/blog/behind-the-color-1941-victory-red

 

National Geographic Articles: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/mini-golf-history

 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/story-behind-caesar-salad

 

St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club Article: https://www.standrewsputtingclub.com/history

 

Mental Floss Article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/games/zany-history-mini-golf

 

Britannica Article: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Caesar-salad

 

Time Magazine Article: https://time.com/4231522/7up-lithium-chemical-reaction/

 

Saturday Evening Post Article: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2023/09/vintage-advertising-lemon-lime-lithium/

 

Soda Fountain Article: https://www.soda-fountain.com/p/untangling-the-lie-of-the-7up-origin

 

NHS Website:https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/lithium/about-lithium/

 

McGill Article: https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know-history/7-was-originally-antidepressant

 

Gilette Article: https://www.gillette.co.uk/blog/how-to-shave/the-barbers-pole-bloody-history/?srsltid=AU7gw4UeGxUgRyK1KY8H8EiOuWSqKkJmrl912UCK5cR_dFdXX1l1iQXe

 

Smithsonian Magazine Article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/accidental-invention-play-doh-180973527/

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