London's Victoria and Albert Museum recently posted a 7-minute assembly of footage from plywood manufacturing "then and now." The result, aided by some nice sleazy electronica, is a mesmerizing adventure in composite laminates.
Plywood manufacturing history surprisingly interesting
AOL voice artist Elwood Edwards created personalized greetings
Elwood Edwards achieved fame as the voice that welcomed you to your AOL account, warmly informing you that "You've got mail!" after all the old-timey modem screeching was done with.… READ THE REST
Vintage travel guide accidentally becomes masterpiece of tourist horror fiction
Is Collins' Pocket Interpreters: France (1937 edition) the most pessimistic phrasebook ever published? What was meant as a practical tool for British tourists instead became an accidental masterpiece of travel… READ THE REST
00001: Who was the first U.S. prisoner to receive an inmate number?
Although U.S. prisons sprouted up before the United States were even formed, it wasn't until 1851 that prisoners were given official inmate numbers. And the first gentleman to receive such… READ THE REST
Goodbye TikTok, hello brainscrolling
TL;DR: Stop wasting time scrolling and start learning—Pearls Premium gives you lifetime access to bite-sized, 15-minute summaries of bestsellers for just $29.99. TikTok might get banned, and while it may feel… 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
