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Boy selling Coca Cola from a roadside stand, 1936.

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In 1936, an iconic photograph of a young boy selling Coca Cola from a roadside stand was taken in rural Alabama. This photo, showing the boy in an old-fashioned straw hat and white shirt, has become an important part of American culture and is often used to evoke a sense of nostalgia. The boy, who was likely around 8 years old at the time, had been selling Coca Cola from the roadside stand since he was 4. The stand was located near his family’s farm, and he was able to earn a few coins each day to help his family … Boy selling Coca Cola from a roadside stand, 1936. részletei…

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Motorcycle pace-setter and young cyclist on a velodrome, 1930.

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In the 1930s, the world of cycling was a very different place. Men on motorcycles were the pace-setters, leading cyclists around a velodrome. But there was one young cyclist who stood out from the rest. His name was Fausto Coppi, and he was the first to break the world hour record on a velodrome, covering a staggering 45.7 kilometers in 60 minutes. His record would remain unbeaten for almost two decades. This was a revolutionary feat for a young cyclist in the 1930s, and it marked the beginning of Coppi’s successful career. He went on to win the Giro d’Italia … Motorcycle pace-setter and young cyclist on a velodrome, 1930. részletei…