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The first seaplane to successfully take off from water, and land again on water, did so in January 1911 and was invented...
06/11/2025

The first seaplane to successfully take off from water, and land again on water, did so in January 1911 and was invented by Glenn Curtis. Called "flying boats" at first, seaplanes were used extensively during WWI and WWII. Howard Hughes flew his Spruce Goose into the record books in 1947...more, https://50plusworld.com/leviathans-of-sea-air-wwi-flying-boats/

A Little Slice of History and Innovation - In 1905, Portland, Oregon held a Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in the...
06/02/2025

A Little Slice of History and Innovation - In 1905, Portland, Oregon held a Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in their New York State Building. Presumably in honor of the exposition, this Buffalo, New York company advertised the Expo Watch Camera for sale. Note below the watch camera is an ad for a "pocket" folding kodak camera. They also sold camera film, other Brownie Cameras, and equipment for aspiring photographers to develop negatives themselves.

Gone But Not Forgotten in 2024 - Farewell to celebrities, singers, songwriters, actors, actresses, stars of TV & film - ...
01/01/2025

Gone But Not Forgotten in 2024 - Farewell to celebrities, singers, songwriters, actors, actresses, stars of TV & film - Maggie Smith, President Jimmy Carter, Teri Garr, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Newhart, James Darren, James Earl Jones, Michael Cole - and other famous people that died in 2024...read more, https://50plusworld.com/gone-but-not-forgotten-in-2024/

Time for some classic Christmas songs to get you in the spirit, if you aren't already there.
08/12/2024

Time for some classic Christmas songs to get you in the spirit, if you aren't already there.

Top Christmas Songs in Classic Clips - Are your favorite Christmas songs / singers on our short list for this year? From Nat King Cole to Seal and a mix-up mash-up in between, these video music clips feature a mix of old and new faves to help get you in the mood for the holidays...read more, https://50plusworld.com/top-christmas-songs-in-classic-clips/

We must never forget the bravery and sacrifices that our heroic service men, women, animals and even birds, made for us....
10/11/2024

We must never forget the bravery and sacrifices that our heroic service men, women, animals and even birds, made for us. More importantly, never forget the reasons WHY they had to fight.

Most Decorated Canadian: William George Barker - This almost-forgotten WWI Canadian pilot & flying ace should be remembered this Remembrance Day / Veteran's Day. "Billy" Barker received more decorations than any serviceman in the history of Canada, the British Empire, & the Commonwealth of Nations. His story began in a log cabin in Manitoba farm country...read more, https://50plusworld.com/most-decorated-canadian-william-george-barker/

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50+ lifestyle, news and nostalgia articles, perks, deals & discounts, and more. Online magazine featuring hot topics of interest to Generation X, Baby Boomers and Seniors.