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Lighten the mood
Candles can set the scene and mark special occasions—including World Candle Month (September). There's just something captivating about them, with their various colours and scents and the warming glow they give off. Find a variety of candles, including the flameless LED variety, in warehouses and at Costco.ca.
Back story
THE ANCIENT ROMANS are generally credited with developing the wicked candle by dipping rolled papyrus in melted beeswax or tallow, according to Candles.org. The candles were used to bring light to homes, be a part of religious ceremonies and aid travellers at night. Early versions of candles used various forms of wax, including from an indigenous insect combined with seeds (China), from tree nuts (Japan) and by boiling the fruit of the cinnamon tree (India).
THE BARBIE BRAND CONTINUES TO EVOLVE.
THROUGH THE AGES
History of Barbie
Barbie, which was founded by Ruth Handler in 1959, has evolved over the years. Here are some facts about the iconic doll from Barbiemedia.com. Find Barbie toys in Costco warehouses and at Costco.ca.
- Barbie was named after Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and Ken, after her son, Kenneth.
- The doll first appeared in her iconic black-and-white striped swimsuit.
- The first celebrity Barbie doll was based on the British fashion model Twiggy in 1967.
- In support of Equal Rights, Barbie released Christie, one of the first Black dolls, in 1968.
- Barbie has had more than 200 careers, including astronaut, pilot, firefighter, journalist and entrepreneur.
- More than 100 dolls are purchased every minute, with a total of 58 million sold annually in 150 countries.