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A total of 33,842 electric cars were registered in the United States, and the U.S. became the country where electric cars had gained the most acceptance. [42] Most early electric vehicles were massive, ornate carriages designed for the upper-class customers that made them popular.
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A school uniform is a uniform worn by students primarily for a school or otherwise an educational institution. [1] They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries and are generally widespread in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and much of the Americas, but are not common in the United States, Canada, and most countries in continental Europe.
But the textile didn’t become a fixture of school uniforms until the 1960s, according to historian and educator Sally Dwyer-McNulty, who authored “Common Threads: A Cultural History of ...
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Streetcars created enormous demand for early electricity. This Siemens Tram from 1884 required 500 V direct current, which was typical. Much of early electricity was direct current, which could not easily be increased or decreased in voltage either for long-distance transmission or for sharing a common line to be used with multiple types of electric devices.
The Norfolk jacket with its cloth belt and vertical stitched-down pleats, originated as a sporting garment and had become popular school and weekend wear during the 1880s/1890s, [6] Throughout the century girls generally did not wear a uniform. As schools started teaching girls team sports, gymnastics and callisthenics a functional kit evolved.
The team didn't become the "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" until 1967 after a well-endowed stripper caused a stir during a game after walking down a staircase stand on the 50-yard line, carrying ...