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Chakka-Chhh: The Hidden History of View-Master
William Gruber made one of the definitive toys of the 20th century. He also thought Hitler was a pretty solid guy.
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Museum Exhibit Features Original Hand-Drawn Sketches of Mac Icons
Before Susan Kare's symbols revolutionized home computers, they were sketches in a notebook.
What 1969 Thought the Office of the Future Looked Like
James Burke showed how anxiety, boredom, and FOMO would be the future of remote work. Nailed it!
On Smurf Turf: Remembering the Snorks
The sea-dwelling excuses for a toy line bore a strong resemblance to the Smurfs. It was not unintentional.
13 Facts About Richard Simmons
An anonymous note left on Richard Simmons’s car window changed the soon-to-be-superstar’s life forever.
Candy Crush: The Bizarre History of Those '90s Mentos Commercials
The series of slightly disturbing ads annoyed some, but paid off for the "Freshmaker" candy company.
Penny Pinching: A History of Coin Elongation Machines
"Squishin' Missions" to obtain flattened pennies are a popular hobby.
Coming Soon: Two Unreleased David Bowie Albums
The limited edition LPs will be released in honor of Record Store Day's 10th anniversary on April 22.
10 Self-Defense Tips From Boxer Jack Dempsey, Circa 1950
"Even an innocent little baby can become a dangerous missile when its body weight is set into fast motion.”
Watch Technologists Get Excited About Pen Computers in 1991
You'd "touch" the screen with a stylus, of course.
A Bubbly History of the Heart-Shaped Hot Tub
You can still buy Morris Wilkins's Sweetheart Tub today, for $2395 plus installation fees.
Time to Zelebrate: Zima is Making a Comeback!
The ‘90s libation, and longtime punch line, is coming back to liquor stores.
Oakland's First All-Black, All-Harley Biker Club
They called themselves the East Bay Dragons.
A Hidden Coin in Donkey Kong 64 Went Undetected for 17 Years
Players now need to collect 977 coins to complete a full run.
An Exhibition of Retro Screensavers Opens in the Netherlands
From 3D pipes to flying toasters.
10 Playful Facts About Neopets
Neopets introduced many kids to economics, HTML, and the challenges of pet care.
15 Uses for Obsolete Technology
Why toss your old CRT computer monitor when it's a perfectly good kitty condo waiting to happen?
15 Fitness Tips From 1800s Bodybuilder Eugen Sandow That Are Still Good Today
Sandow was one of the first fitness icons of the modern age, and he had some pretty solid advice for getting fit.
How to Get Your Hands on an NES Classic This Tuesday
Here are the details of Best Buy's anticipated flash sale.
Watch How Libraries Were Organized in 1951 (Card Catalogs!)
Nothing was Google-able, and we had to walk uphill both ways.
WordArt Generator Transports Your Text Back to the '90s
The perfect way to say whatever's on your mind.
Watch Computer Pros Get Excited About Windows 95...in 1995
"Is Windows 95 worth the 89 bucks?"
Watch Jim Henson's (Slightly) Spooky 1965 'Shrinkel and Stretchel' TV Commercial
They're like Hansel and Gretel...except they're pitch-Muppets for a defunct fabric company.
Watch This Awkward 1956 Documentary About Cartooning
"Circles...[are] the basis for making cartoons."