In 1945, a seven ounce bathroom cup was the first item Tupperware marketed.

Over one million Pet Rocks were sold in 1975, makine Gary Dahl, of Los Gatos, California, a millionaire. He got the idea while joking with friends about his pet that was easy to take care of, which was a rock.

Villanova University's commencement speaker this year is the actor who plays Big Bird.

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