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Losing History, Survivor of 1906 San Francisco quake dies at 109
Rose Cliver died Saturday at a care home in Santa Rosa, where her son lived. Her death leaves four known survivors of the devastating quake and fire that may have killed between 1,000 and 3,000 people, destroyed 28,000 buildings and … Continue reading
Retro Weekend Getaway to Italy
Well do you know the land? (kind of confusing) Why not hit up the airlines and grab a flight to Italy and discover what it has to offer. [via] Boston Public Library- Flickr
Retro Weekend Getaway to Ireland
Who is up for a Guinness and hunting for that leprechaun’s gold? [via] elcaminotravel.com
The Hoover Constellation
Space age influence in the design and name? It kind of looks like a green death star. [via] Vintage Ad Browser
ShavAir Cordless Shaver
If it is good enough for the astronauts’ face hair, it should be good enough for Earthlings and their gravity fettered face locks. [via] Vintage Ad Browser
10 Megs for 6 Grand? What a Bargain!
All of this for just under 6 grand? This computer is truly thinking ahead for the 80′s. [via] Vintage Ad Browser
That is One Big Smore!
Who is up for S’mores? I brought a marshmallow! I think we might need a bigger graham cracker… via SnorgTee
The Fridge…from the Future
1960′s Space Age touched everything in the life of Earthlings, but at what cost?. Little known fact, both of these women suffocated during this photo shoot. [via] Vintage Ad Browser
The Sun Never Sets on Northwest Airlines?
Sadly, Northwest is no longer around, so I guess the sun has set on them. And is it me, or does that plane look like the coolest yet most non-aerodynamic plane ever? via Vintage Ad Browser
Steamboat Willie
You know what goes down smooth on a manic Tuesday morning? A Disney cartoon from 1928. So here is the legend, the one that put the mouse on the map, Steamboat Willie.
Weekend Getaway: Chicago
This is where I’m heading Friday. Why not jump in the car for a road trip to the windy city, Chicago. [via] Free Spirit Art
Happy Belated 1st Anniversary, Neptune!
About a year ago I posted the discovery of Neptune, click here, but July 11, 2011 marked the first anniversary of the discovery of Neptune — in Neptune years. via Universe Today
This is how Super Heroes Waterski in the 1970s
It is really cool of Superman to allow other folks on the bottom of the pyramid since most likely he could hold everyone else up all by himself. That guy is a giver. [via] Neatorama
Weapon X Care Bear by Mike Hawthorne
I would not want to get hit with this Care Bear stare… Oh and that joystick placement is questionable. [via] Comic Twart
Today in 1922: Henry Berliner Makes First Horizontal Helicopter Flight in the US
On this day in 1922, Officials of the U.S. Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics watch Henry Berliner make the first controlled horizontal helicopter flight in the United States. Hovering takes a big step up … and forward. 66 years later we … Continue reading
Remembering Computer Pioneer Max Mathews
April 23rd, the technology world lost a true pioneer, Max Mathews. This name might not mean much to you, but what he did was something that changed computers, music and voice forever. Mathews, often called the father of computer music, … Continue reading
IBM Correcting Selectric II Typewriter
While walking around work, I came across this 1973 beauty. It is an IBM Correcting Selectric II. Not sure if it still works or not, but still takes me back to the days in school having to work on reports … Continue reading
Unboxing of the Tron: Legacy 5 Disc “Identity Disc Collectible Edition”
A quick video I put together of me opening my copy of Tron: Legacy / Tron: The Original Classic (Five-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy in Identity Disc Collectible Packaging) I unbox for the users!
Frank Buckles the Last WWI doughboy, dies at 110
I know this is not a normal story that gets posted here, but this story is something that is close to me. Not so much the person that story talks about, but more of my love for history and how … Continue reading
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