While the bob is now symbolic of the 1920s woman, the style first made waves in 1915, when renowned ballroom dancer Irene Castle chopped her locks for convenience and unwittingly sparked a major trend.






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1920s Gangster Fancy Dress

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North Carolina’s Kendall Marshall wins Cousy Award as nation’s best point guard
Kendall Marshall has won the Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s best college point guard, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday. On the season, Marshall averaged 7.8 points and 9.7 assists per game this season, leading the Tar Heels to a 32-6 on the year. His importance was most apparent after he…  
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‘Face the Nation’ snags Joe Biden for first hour-long broadcast
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