This 1950s California Wine Advisory Board ad is pretty much the apotheosis of what I love about old advertising art: the line-control, the demented facial expressions, the tantalizingly odd clothing choices, and the veneration of the Almighty Product — with a bonus pastoral scene out the window, yet. Magnifique.
California Wine Advisory Board ad, 1950s
Behold the wonder that is Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
The premise behind Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is ridiculous. Plastic ducks drop into a pool, one at a time, very slowly. A little duck meter on the top of the… READ THE REST
Watch these rescuers save entangled seals
Some 8 to 10 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean yearly, endangering marine life. Illegally discarded fishing gear and other commercial detritus puts the fur seals… READ THE REST
Vacuum cleaner covers "Song #2" by Blur
Over the first weekend of 2024 Coachella Festival, BritPop stalwarts Blur made quite the lasting impression with their notably cranky performance. Frontman Damon Albarn (also of the Gorillaz) chastised the… READ THE REST
Save $169 on a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and never look back
TL;DR: Revamp your digital world with this incredible lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, with its seamless interface and top-notch security, for only $29.97 (Reg. $199) until 11:59 PM on 1/07.… READ THE REST
Upgrade your tech for the new year with this refurbished iPad Pro, less than half price right now
TL;DR: Save over $350 on a refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 256GB, plus a free accessories bundle, with this sweet deal on sale for just $315.99 right now. Tech fans, it's time… READ THE REST
Make your rockstar dreams a reality for only $15.97 with this Guitar Lessons Training Bundle
TL;DR: The perfect last-minute holiday gift for an aspiring rocker, the 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle is only $15.97 (Reg. $480) until 11:59 PM on 12/25. It's really never too late to make… READ THE REST
