Saturday, February 6, 2010

TRIVIA BITS ... 1939 WORLD'S FAIR

TRIVIA BITS ...

1939 WORLD'S FAIR

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The most popular exhibit at the 1939 – 40 New York World’s far was the General Motors exhibit with a “Futurama” theme of America in the 1960’s.

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  • Federal Laws prevent the wanton cutting of wooded hillsides.
  • People do not care much for possessions.
  • Two-month paid vacations.
  • Cars are air-conditioned and cost as little as $200.
  • The happiest people live in one-factory villages.”

Part of the General Motors exhibit:

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