A wonderful old ad for Bendix corporation, lovingly scanned and Flickr'd by Paul Malon. You really gotta see a larger size to read the copy in glorious detail.
Make science your obedient servant (vintage ad, 1946)
Cringeworthy 1988 pantyhose ad cruelly depicts office worker personas
A recently unearthed 1988 promotional video from Sheer Indulgence Panty Hose is making the rounds for its brutally insensitive depiction of various women office worker stereotypes. In the video, a… READ THE REST
The first Mr. Potato Head commercial hit the airwaves on this day in 1952
Depending on the situation, toys possess a strange capacity to be either adorable or unnerving. There's a reason why evil and possessed toys are a fixture in the horror genre.… READ THE REST
The allure of 60s cigarette commercials
Boing Boing pal Jim Leftwich turned us on to this ten-minute collection of Newport, Kent, and York TV ads from the 1960s. Jim writes: Woah, no wonder everyone smoked. They… READ THE REST
Find the perfect color match every time with this handy dandy sensor
TL;DR: Match any color like a pro with the Nix Mini 3 — the go-to gadget for $69.97 until February 9. Ever stared at a wall and wondered, What shade of blue… READ THE REST
Who needs daylight? This night-vision device has you covered
TL;DR: Explore the night with this compact night-vision device — on sale for $99.99 (reg. $159) for a limited time. The night is full of wonders — if you can actually see them.… READ THE REST
Never lose your wallet again (unless you want to)
TL;DR: Slip the MagTag tracker into your wallet and let Apple's Find My network do the rest for $26.99. Ever torn apart your couch cushions looking for your wallet, only to find… READ THE REST
