This is a newspaper article about "Shipwreck" Kelly, the most famous flagpole sitter. Courtesy of Scott Huffines.
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This woman is using the world's smallest crossword dictionary. It was so small, that it could be put on a leather strap and worn around the wrist. Courtesy of Harlow-jean.
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This is a picture of a couple collapsing at a dance marathon. Courtesy of Paula Becker.
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Fads and Crazes
Fads and Crazes were constantly popping up during the 20's. They seemed to provide people with a common interest, a certain “individuality,” or just a way to draw attention to themselves. Popular fads included crossword puzzles, mahjong, dance marathons, flagpole sitting, pogo sticks, yo-yo's, mini-golf, foreign countries, and health and fitness crazes, such as dieting and bodybuilding.
