This Day in Blogging History: Immortality Helmet; Buddha Machine 2; Spam Sandals

One year ago today

Doktor A's immortality helmet: Doktor A's beautiful immortality helmet was produced on commission and looks like a spectacular way to extend your lifespan.

Five years ago today

Buddha Machine 2: revenge of the ambient music transistor radio gizmo: I love the Buddha Machine, a little plastic ambient music generator that looks like a transitor radio — put two or three in a room together and play them at the same time and you get something haunting, bent and hypnotic.

Ten years ago today

Spam Sandals: $12/pair: Tagging meets irony meets luncheonmeat meets interweb.