In 1955, a gallon of gas cost 29 cents. That meant, 5 bucks filled your tank, and left enough change for a Coke and a candy bar. And you didn't pump it yourself. A young man cleaned your windshield and checked your oil, while calling you "Sir" or "Ma'am".In 1955, a gallon of gas cost 29 cents. That meant, 5 bucks filled your tank, and left enough change for a Coke and a candy bar. And you didn't pump it yourself. A young man cleaned your windshield and checked your oil, while calling you "Sir" or "Ma'am".
Reply by Dixie Rose About 24 hour(s) ago Wow! I can't even imagine that.
Reply by Ricky Robbins About 24 hour(s) ago I can' t either Dixie. Perhaps we were both born in the wrong years.
Reply by Roger Duncan About 24 hour(s) ago A few days ago, I read somewhere that the cost of 29 cents in 1955, adjusted for inflation to today's dollars, was actually more expensive. However, people were happier then, and didn't have the money problems people have today.
Reply by Margie Ola About 24 hour(s) ago The places where people went to get gas were called "filling stations". Later, they were called "gas stations". Today, they are called "convenience stores". This is contradictory. There was convenience in 1955, but not today.
Reply by Jack Oden About 24 hour(s) ago If someone working at a convenience store called me "Sir", I'd probably have a heart attack.
Reply by Curt Chance About 24 hour(s) ago Don't worry Jack. You're safe. That is not likely to happen.
Reply by Deanna Owens About 23 hour(s) ago My Dad told me, in the old days, the places where you went to get gas would give away free gifts if you bought a certain number of gallons. Some of the gifts were, kitchen knives, glassware, dishware, and toys.
Reply by BillieMax Clements About 23 hour(s) ago I've heard this too. It was to encourage repeat business to complete sets or collections. Fill up 5 more times, and you will have the complete collection of 6 steak knives. Compared with today's standards, this seems too good to be true.
What would you say is the greatest acting performance in the history of motion pictures?What would you say is the greatest acting performance in the history of motion pictures?
Reply by Margie Ola About 5 month(s) ago I think one of the greatest performances was Tom Hanks, in "Big". In this movie, a 30 year old man played the part of a child. He was brilliant.
Reply by Holly Anders About 5 month(s) ago I agree with Margie. Most people say his greatest performance was in Forest Gump, but his performance in Big has been overlooked. Both were great movies.
Reply by Bubba Fisher About 5 month(s) ago Dennis Hopper in "Hoosiers". He practically played 3 parts - A drunk, a basketball coach and a patient in the psych ward. He was brilliant.
Reply by Curt Chance About 5 month(s) ago I like old movies. I'd have to say, Spencer Tracy in "Inherit the WInd"
Reply by Roger Duncan About 5 month(s) ago Here's a movie that goes way back. I remember a low budget western movie from the 50s named, "Terror in a Texas Town". There was an actor by the name of Nedrick Young who had a magnificent performance. He was a western hit man, and the first time I saw this movie, he scared me to death. It's a old movie but it's good one. Check it out. Read more ➢
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Yesterday, I felt like making some homemade English Muffins. I guess I made too many. But I don't mind. I'll freeze some of them if I have to. They definitely won't go to waste. #EnglishMuffinsYesterday, I felt like making some homemade English Muffins. I guess I made too many. But I don't mind. I'll freeze some of them if I have to. They definitely won't go to waste. #EnglishMuffins
Eastern style hot dog buns. All-in-one. I wonder if I can make these. It doesn't look too hard.Eastern style hot dog buns. All-in-one. I wonder if I can make these. It doesn't look too hard.
If you were alive 47 years ago, what were you watching on TV during this month? #TVShowsIf you were alive 47 years ago, what were you watching on TV during this month? #TVShows
This proves that zebras are black with white stripes. Actually, there was a story written about him. Read more ➢This proves that zebras are black with white stripes. Actually, there was a story written about him. Read more ➢
Something tells me that DENIM is getting ready to take off again, just as it did in the early 70s. I remember when people wore denim for hard work only. It's amazing that it has become such a fashion trend over the years, and is destined to be even more popular in the near future. #denimSomething tells me that DENIM is getting ready to take off again, just as it did in the early 70s. I remember when people wore denim for hard work only. It's amazing that it has become such a fashion trend over the years, and is destined to be even more popular in the near future. #denim