From the wonderful blog "Vintage Scans," a page from Lifemanship lesson from Stephen Potter, 1957 (11th impression). Potter was a British writer known for dry, mocking, self-help books, and the TV and film projects they inspired.
Telephone management skills, 1957 edition: Stephen Potter
Funny parrot loves fart jokes
It's well known that African grey parrots are super smart—research has revealed that they don't just mimic human voices but, in fact, can associate sounds with meanings. They also have the… READ THE REST
Switzerland's attempt to take credit for the world's inventions just backfired spectacularly
Although a winner has not yet been crowned in the 2025 Eurovision competition, I have a bone to pick with it all the same. On its surface, Hazel Brugger and… READ THE REST
Tortoise hero saves his upside-down buddy
I had to skip to the end of this video after a few minutes to make sure it had a happy ending, and was very relieved when I found out… READ THE REST
Wireless and wallet-friendly—like a tracker should be
TL;DR: Looks like a credit card; acts like a GPS—get three KeySmart SmartCards for just $79.97 (reg. $119.97). You know what no one misses? That mini panic attack when you reach for your wallet and… READ THE REST
Turn off the YouTube vlogs—travel for real with a year of cheap flights
TL;DR: Get personalized flight deals sent straight to your inbox through Dollar Flight Club—just $9.99 (reg. $69.99) for an entire year. Let's set the scene: You're daydreaming about Italy. Maybe it's pasta on… READ THE REST
This IDE might spoil you forever, and it's just $28
TL;DR: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is just $27.97 (reg. $499) through June 1. Let's not sugarcoat it—you've been pushing through projects with a patchwork of free tools, stubborn code, and the… READ THE REST
