Macfadden, Bernarr — orig. Bernard Adolphus McFadden born Aug. 16, 1868, Mill Spring, Mo., U.S. died Oct. 12, 1955, Jersey City, N.J. U.S. publisher and champion of physical health. A sickly orphan by age 11, McFadden began in his teens to increase his strength as an … Universalium
Bernarr Macfadden — Macfadden posing as Michelangelo s “David” in 1905 Born Bernard Adolphus McFadden August 16 … Wikipedia
physical culture — Introduction philosophy, regimen, or lifestyle seeking maximum physical development through such means as weight (resistance) training, diet, aerobic activity, athletic competition, and mental discipline. Specific benefits include… … Universalium
bodybuilding — /bod ee bil ding/, n. the act or practice of exercising, lifting weights, etc., so as to develop the muscles of the body. Also, body building, body building. [1900 05; from the v. phrase build (up one s) body; see ING1] * * * Developing of the… … Universalium
Atlas, Charles — orig. Angelo Siciliano born Oct. 30, 1893, Acri, Italy died Dec. 24, 1972, Long Beach, N.Y., U.S. Italian born U.S. bodybuilder. Atlas immigrated to the U.S. at age 10. In 1929 he and the advertiser Charles P. Roman launched a course involving… … Universalium
publishing, history of — Introduction an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the… … Universalium
New York Graphic — New York Evening Graphic Format Tabloid Publisher Macfadden Publications Founded 1924 Language English Ceased publication 1932 The New York Evening Graphic (not to be co … Wikipedia
Milo Hastings — c1929. Though a health advocate, Milo was addicted to cigarettes. Later in life, under doctor s orders to give up smoking, the best Milo could do was cut Chesterfield Kings into thirds. He spent even more time servicing the cigarette holder but… … Wikipedia
Amazing Stories — was an American science fiction magazine launched in April 1926 by Hugo Gernsback s Experimenter Publishing. It was the first magazine devoted solely to science fiction. Before Amazing , science fiction stories had made regular appearance in… … Wikipedia
Charles Atlas — This article is about Charles Atlas the bodybuilder. For Charles Atlas a pioneer in media dance, see Charles Atlas (Media Dance). Charles Atlas Comic ad from 1949 featuring Charles Atlas Born Angelo Siciliano … Wikipedia
