40 Photos From Throughout History That Show Us How Much Things Have Changed

Have you ever wondered where certain things originated? Whether it be a product, a culture, or even a competition. Everything we know today once started from somewhere, and the Miss America competition is no different.

The first Miss America contest started in 1921, and this young woman, Margaret Gorman, was the first winner of the competition. My, how the times have changed, and how the costumes have gotten grander since this picture was taken.