one third of all the money America spent on furniture was spent on radios.
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In "One Summer: America, 1927," Bill Bryson reveals the remarkable influence of radio on American culture and economics during that era. He notes that a staggering one-third of all furniture spending was directed towards radios, highlighting the medium's burgeoning significance in households. This statistic illustrates how integral radios became to everyday life, serving not just as sources of entertainment but also as central pieces in home decor. The popularity of radios...
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