The ups and downs of yo-yos

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Yo-yos became immediately popular in the 1920s when it was introduced to the US by Pedro Flores and marketed by Donald Duncan. The yoyo has since been made using different materials and design variations. Yoyos bearing images of famous characters have become collectibles.

History, Toys, Yo-yos

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Elsie collectibles sell 'til cows come home

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Elsie the Borden Cow was the world's most famous commercial logo in the 1940s and 1950s, and a live stand-in became a very sought-after cow, even appearing in the movies. Collectibles modeled on Elsie include coin banks, lamps, mugs, toys and dolls.

Food preparations, not elsewhere classified, Fluid milk, Column, Advertising, Logos (Graphic design), Logos (Graphics), Borden Inc.

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Taking a cue from Elsie

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Elsie de Wolfe's influence on today's interior decorators is still very discernible. Her principles ofsuitability, simplicity and proportion are still utilizedby decorators in France, Great Britain and the US.

Methods, Influence, Personalities, Interior design, De Wolfe, Elsie

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