EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 3 MIN
Americans Fell In Love With Dude Ranches And Started Wearing Blue Jeans
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Today in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent for what the paperwork called "Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings.” Their blue jeans were originally meant for people when they were out working in really hard, tough jobs. And ironically, that’s what ended up making jeans popular for everyday use. Plus: the Netherlands has a job for people on the internet! How Blue Jeans Began—And Then Conquered US Closets (History.com)Did you spot a fish? Press the Fish Doorbell! Sing the praises of pants and then back our show on Patreon
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Today in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent for what the paperwork called "Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings.” Their blue jeans were originally meant for people when they were out working in really hard, tough jobs. And ironically, that’s what ended up making jeans popular for everyday use. Plus: the Netherlands has a job for people on the internet! How Blue Jeans Began—And Then Conquered US Closets (History.com)Did you spot a fish? Press the Fish Doorbell! Sing the praises of pants and then back our show on Patreon
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Americans Fell In Love With Dude Ranches And Started Wearing Blue Jeans
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