Communications
My Dog Can Skype
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 16, 2013 -
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Category: Communications, Internet, Dogs
Pay Phones
What was once normal and not-weird becomes weird with the simple addition of that magical ingredient, "time."
Imagine an era when NYC had "tens of thousands" of payphones!
The other two segments of this video are less strange, but still worth watching.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Apr 06, 2012 -
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Category: Communications, Money, Technology, 1940s, 1950s
Follies of the Mad Men #153
Apparently the South Koreans believe these popstar girls can sell everything from cellphones to pizza.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jul 25, 2011 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Communications, Food, Sex Symbols, Dance, Asia
Weird Florida, part 1: Carrabelle
Carrabelle is a small town about 20 miles from Apalachicola. It is also home to the world's smallest police station
More in extended >>
Posted By: fyshstyxx - Mon May 18, 2009 -
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Category: Architecture, Buildings and Other Structures, Communications, Cops, Sightseeing
What NOT To Say At Work
There are some very specific things you shouldn't say to your co-workers. Offensive things. Questions and comments that could lead to a lawsuit, or getting fired. But how do you know exactly what those things are? Aside from using your common sense, the Delaware Department of Transportation was kind enough to make this brochure. They also issued an apology when, surprise!, people found the brochure to be offensive.
Posted By: Nethie - Tue May 12, 2009 -
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Category: Communications, Government, Jobs and Occupations, Signage, Work and Vocational Training
Soviet Space Stamps
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Click on the image twice, to get them really big!
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 11, 2008 -
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Category: Art, Communications, Postal Services, Stamps, Futurism, Patriotism, Technology, Space Travel, 1960s, Russia, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
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