stackyFACTSThe universal gesture for casual triumph did not actually exist until 1977, when two Los Angeles Dodgers players awkwardly collided hands after a home run. Before that historical moment, society apparently had absolutely no idea what to do with their arms when something mildly exciting happened on a sports field.
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Before the 1940s, how did American society largely view dressing young children in the color pink?
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Consumers largely refused to upgrade to expensive color television sets until they simply couldn't tell teams apart on the screen. Broadcasters started…
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