These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Atomic Parties

The people do love to party, no matter how depressing the occasion. Back in the 1950s, Las Vegas and other Nevada cities became the hot spot for "bomb viewing parties." It became a big affair, including a black-tie dress code and even mushroom cloud cakes. Then, the group would gather to watch the explosion. 

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