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The Story Behind The Elephant has been the symbol of the Republican Party since 1874 when political cartoonist Thomas Nast showed an Elephant trampling on inflation and chaos - indicating a party favoring economic conservation and law and order. The...

The Story Behind As American as apple pie, a toy dump truck is an iconic part of childhood. Moving heaps of marbles, rocks and dirt has entertained many children and inspired imaginations for dozens of years. Celebrate and cherish those childhood...

The Story Behind North Pole Engine Co. #1 Firehouse has a small hole on its underside designed to borrow a standard bulb from your Christmas tree to light up the cottage. Upon lighting your cottage, you will immediately discover the first of many...

The Story Behind Windmill has a small hole on its underside designed to borrow a standard bulb from your Christmas tree to light up the cottage. Upon lighting your cottage, you will immediately discover the first of many secrets, the beautifully crafted...

The Story Behind Yesterday s Toys has a small hole on its underside designed to borrow a standard bulb from your tree to light up the cottage. Upon lighting your cottage, you will immediately discover the first of many secrets, the beautifully crafted...

The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses as they were originally used to study small bugs. The first microscope was invented by Hans and Zacharius Jansen in the 1600s and has gone through numerous improvements over the centuries. Today, we can...

Our lovely blown-glass Christmas tree topper is a beautiful reminder of the Nativity we celebrate this time of year. Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus are depicted beneath the star, which brings us all to the miracle of Christmas. Each tree topper is made of...

Originally intended to cover a nurse's hair for hygienic purposes, the Nurse's Cap became an object of pride for nursing students. Receiving a cap was an important achievement! No longer mandatory, it still symbolizes the nursing profession and is a...

The Story Behind The egg has long been considered a symbol of hope, potential and new possibilities. But sometimes it can just be a great way to start your day, especially when it is served as a morning meal with crisp slices of bacon. Measurements: 3.75...

The Story Behind Road bikes are built for traveling at high speeds on paved roads, most commonly used for long distance travel and training. These lightweight bicycles are also used for racing and fitness training. Bicycling is a great way to stay...

The Story Behind When the Wright Brothers made the first flight they could only imagine the millions of people traveling around the world by planes each year. Flying is a remarkable feat of engineering, making our world more accessible and connected than...

The Story Behind According to legend, robins acquired their red breasts on the first Christmas. A robin saw the Christ Child shivering as the fire began to die, so the bird flew close to the embers and began fanning them with its wings. As the fire began...