February 24th is... Nylon Toothbrush Birthday (1938), National Tortilla Chip Day, Academy Awards Night, Twin Peaks Day, World Bartender Day, Inconvenience Yourself Day, National Dance Day, National Muffin Day, Gregorian Calendar Day, World Yoga Day, Forget Me Not Day, Flag Day (Mexico), Independence Day/Iseseisvuspäev (Estonia), Dragobete (Romania), Día de la Bandera, St. Matthias' Day
PLUS - interesting books to read and free printables, paper crafts, kid crafts, activities, and coloring pages.
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Nylon Toothbrush Birthday (1938)-- It was as late as 1938 synthetic materials (notably nylon) started replacing the animal-hair bristles. The first nylon toothbrush to go on sale was
Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush, which was made available for mass consumption on February 24, 1938.
Read: America Brushes Up: The Use and Marketing of Toothpaste and Toothbrushes in the Twentieth Century
-- This excursion into American cultural history looks at the toothpaste and toothbrush industries from 1900 to 2008. During these years, America moved from cleaning their teeth mostly with homemade powders to using an enormous array of brands, often applied with an electric toothbrush. From early 20th century products like Forhan's (which
curedpyorrhea) to the whiteners of the 1920s (which unfortunately also removed tooth enamel), and from paste which eliminated
that clinging filmand to copywriters who
wondered where the yellow went,the history of toothpaste has long been a testament to the power of misleading advertising.
• Dr. West's Miracle Tuft Toothbrush print ad -- If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly limited-editionprints are perfect. Vintage prints are extraordinary snapshots of our past. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. This beautiful old print is an actual piece of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, this allows you to present someone a piece of the past.
• 5 Pack Charcoal Toothbrush -- NEW IMPROVED TOOTHBRUSH DESIGNED TO REMOVE UP TO 99% OF PLAQUE IN HARD-TO-REACH AREAS – are you looking for quality toothbrush which can easily reach hard-to-reach areas and properly clean your mouth? Dental Expert's toothbrush pack is designed to eliminate up to 99% of plaque with total convenience.
• Toothbrush Coloring and Activity Books
The Toothbrush Family
Amazon Freebies:• Read Toothbrush ebooks for free with a Free Trial of Kindle Unlimited
• Free Toothbrush apps
• Free Toothbrush games
• Watch Toothbrush Videos for Free with a Free Trial of Amazon Prime
• Listen to Toothbrush Audible books with Amazon Audible, and Get Two Free Audiobooks
Free Alexa Skills | Toothbrush
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• FREE Rainbow Themed Eco-Friendly Giving Brush | Shipping not included
• Free Printable Tooth Brushing Chart and Punch Card
• Tooth-Brushing Chart | Sesame Street in Communities
• Tooth brushing songs | Fun ways to encourage brushing
• Printable Tooth Brush Labels - The Idea Room
• Free Printable Chart For Kid Cavity Fighters- Making Brushing Teeth Fun
• Dentist Coloring pages featuring Tooth Coloring Printables
• Here's what you need to build your own Bristle Bot
• I Brush My Teeth Booklet and Craft
• Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles Resource Pack
National Tortilla Chip Day
- The corn chip recipe was brought to the U.S. from Mexico by Texas businessman Elmer Doolin. Just a few decades ago, Americans seldom ate Corn Chips and Salsa. Its popularity has grown immensely. Today is a tribute to that rising popularity of one of America's favorite munchies.
