Fun Tariff Facts: during the depression the US lost access to many imported paper products. They were replaced with an unusually tough paper stock made of hemp from the Philippines (then a US colony, and tariff exempt).
Anyway, that’s why they were, and still are, called Manila folders /
envelopes.
Anyway, that’s why they were, and still are, called Manila folders /
envelopes.
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Hearst Newspapers Group worked with the U.S. government, to push propaganda.
Even the movie "Reefer Madness" was a tool for that propaganda.
Look it up. Still happens today.
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Then farmers were required to grow it for the war effort.
After the war we decided that continuing to arrest minorities was the course we preferred.
$3 trillion spent. 2 million incarcerated. At least we won the war on drugs right?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_folder#History
An entrepreneurial tweak of which President 'Art of the Deal' DJT would surely approve.
I agree. I tied Words with Friends, until I realized there is no restrictions on words. If there is no right and wrong, why compete?
As the daughter of someone called a hillbilly, I appreciate this.
I did not know this!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_folder
https://www.guggenheim.org/articles/checklist/a-manila-envelope-the-inspiration-behind-an-exhibitions-graphic-identity
TJs bought the supply from a hotel chain and marketed it as a way to get a hotel experience at home. https://www.thekitchn.com/trader-joes-toilet-paper-shortage-23033962
https://financialpost.com/commodities/lumber-tariffs-risk-toilet-paper-supply
https://chatgpt.com/share/68043620-2388-800a-bd9a-72fd5d26f9a8
omgoodness — I’ve often wondered about that
and one I just learned.
History sometimes just sucks because we ruled the Philippines like a slave outpost.
"Learned Something New" moment today!
Rough, tough, and don't take sh1t off nobody.
Thanks.
It clarifies a lot, but the story is very similar.
Is any part of this true?
Keep it coming😜
I haven't found a source to verify whether they actually restarted production using abaca hemp during the depression either.
*apologizes in Wisconsin*
My family and I are at risk‼️ Because of the return of war, the closure of crossings, high prices and famine 💔
The situation is tragic, Please help us by donating and participating.😭💔👇🏻
She's adorable! 🥰
Does she double down when you express surprise??
I want you to protect her from the truth🤣😂
And we have them but not to hand out free to customers!
Natural Vanilla comes from Madagascar and most of the synthetic flavor chemicals such as Artificial Vanillin are produced in China.
Under tariffs, both will $ increase.
Omg who lets me vote
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_folder