Watching the Canadian mystery show Murdoch Mysteries has got me me thinking about how cool the end of the 19th century was. It was an exciting time, with life improvements happening rapidly, and a sense of anticipation. Sure they didn't know a couple world wars and a depression were soon to come, but they had some sweet bikes. Science was blossoming with many time-saving devices but yet to be overwhelmed by automation, electricity was gaining popularity, travel was becoming easier and HG Wells, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Mark Twain were writing away. Perhaps the most striking signs of the time period is the clothing. Women wearing impractical layers upon layers of dresses with decorative hats and men always in 3 piece suits with bowler hats, greased up hair and pocket watches. And people were decked out in these fine garbs, even if just sitting around their house relaxing. No stretchy pants, no t-thirts, just your Sunday best all the time. I tip my hat to the classiness.