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An ’80s Era All-Girl Skate Gang, The Hags
Stevie Bates started the all-girl skate gang The Hags back in 1983 or ’84, and the 10+ crew could be seen rolling around West LA with matching canvas patches on the backs …
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Debunking a Long-Lasting Star Trek Theory
Mathematician James Grime has debunked a very popular Star Trek theory by using fairly simple math. The widely held belief that “redshirts” (those who work in engineering or security) die more often …
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
The sounds of icebergs, "seeing" a black hole, Elon Musk's new endeavor and more in our look around the web
Palmeral Towel
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House of Hackney’s vibrant, vibey Palmeral Towel is made in collaboration with Feiler, and produced in Germany from 100% cotton. With a smoky blue ’70s-influenced palm tree motif and a white border, …
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National Geographic’s New Book Celebrates 128 Years of Infographics
National Geographic was founded way back in 1888, and now it’s celebrating 128 years of infographics with a new book published by Taschen. Despite being around long before the technological advancements we’re …
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America’s Last Disco Ball-Maker
Starting with an aluminum sphere (some as large as a whopping 10 feet in diameter), Yolanda Baker makes disco balls by hand, a craft she has perfected over almost 50 years. While …
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Kodak Brings Back EKTACHROME Film
Photographers around the world rejoice: Eastman Kodak Company is bringing back one of its most iconic films, the classic EKTACHROME Film. Discontinued in 2012, the film is best known for its “extremely …
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Make Your Apple Watch Look Like a Tiny Macintosh 128K
If you rely on innovative tech but are also partial to nostalgia, Elago’s W3 Stand for the Apple watch has you covered. The very cute charger (which has been available for a …
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“Makin’ Things” with Brooklyn Artist Jim McKenzie
Brooklyn-based artist Jim McKenzie launched a very sweet, very retro art show on YouTube in December and it’s as weird as it is entertaining. With his bilingual, rapping sidekick puppet King Gordo, …
Saul Bass: 20 Iconic Film Posters
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Saul Bass, best known for transforming the way movies begin, was a designer of incredible versatility and imagination. His stunning concepts led him to work with legendary filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Otto …