Turf Cigarette Cards Depicting Conan Doyle Characters By Alexander Boguslavsky (1923)

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Marilyn Monroe posing for a Polio vaccination campaign, January 28, 1958. Photo by Milton Greene.

Before there was Moo Deng, there was William.

This little blue hippopotamus, known affectionately as William, has been a fan favorite at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for over a century. Dating back to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom (c. 1961–1878 BCE), William was likely placed in tombs to offer protection in the afterlife.

His bright faience glaze and lotus decorations connect him to the Nile’s waters—but don’t let his charm fool you! Ancient Egyptians knew that hippos were both revered and feared, making William a powerful symbol. He epitomizes the Egyptian craftsmanship of the era.

Take a closer look at William on JSTOR.

Image: Hippopotamus (William), ca. 1961–1878 B.C. Faience. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Pineapple Hotel, Jinghong, Xishuangbanna, China: This resort hotel located in Xishuangjing, Gaozhuang, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, has become popular on the Internet because its shape resembles a giant pineapple, attracting many tourists to check in. Opened in 2022, the joy luck pineapple resort hotel offers travelers a pleasant stay in Jinghong, whether for business or leisure purposes... Jinghong is a city in and the seat of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, in the far south of China's Yunnan province, and the historic capital of the former Tai kingdom of Sipsongpanna. Wikipedia

Pink & Neon Bedroom Decor, 1973

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