Living

A deluxe home-entertainment system in 1962 cost $499 -- that's equivalent to $3,645 today.

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Percentage of Americans who smoked in 1965: 42.4. Percentage who smoked in 2011: 21.

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Speede Marts: Did grocers really wear bow ties?

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Johnson Line of Sweden: "Luxurious passenger accommodation" to Europe.

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J.C. Penney credit cards were issued for the first time in 1959.

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The Wyler watch: waterproof, shockproof and dustproof.

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Homes from $32,500 near Bothell. That's $237,000 in today's money.

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"BIG in everything but price."

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Steve's Gay 90's on South Tacoma Way was closed in 1977.

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The Studebaker Lark: "The car Studebaker specifically designed for the young in heart."

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"Sports-drive a Chrysler 300 today! It's built for the Hot Lane!"

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Ivar's was founded in 1938 by Seattle folk singer Ivar Haglund.

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Santa Fair in Federal Way included a roller coaster and a 700-seat performance space.

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