Technology
Mystery Illustration 59
The purpose?
Answer here.
And after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Sun Oct 08, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1910s
Flexiclogs
Hinged, segmented shoe soles. There must be a good reason why this innovation never caught on.Pairs seem to come up for sale on eBay and Etsy if you want to give them a try.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Oct 06, 2017 -
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Category: Fashion, Shoes, Technology, 1950s, Feet
Mystery Gadget 52
Maybe this one is too easy? Purpose of this office machine?
The answer is here.
And after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Fri Sep 08, 2017 -
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Category: Business, Technology, 1930s
Get Lauren
Artist Lauren McCarthy is renting herself out for three days at a time as a 'virtual assistant' like Siri, Alexa, or Google Now. From her website:
More info: Lifehacker.com
Posted By: Alex - Fri Sep 08, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, AI, Robots and Other Automatons
The Orgatron, or, Tote-a-Tune
Ad source.
Another pre-digital electronic keyboard.
Some background here.
And here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jul 28, 2017 -
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Category: Music, Technology, 1930s, 1970s
Mystery Gadget 51
Purpose?
Answer is here.
Or after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Sun Jul 23, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1910s
Mystery Gadget 50
Purpose of this device revealed here.
And after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 26, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1920s
The Eager Beaver Truck
Article here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jun 21, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1950s, Armed Forces, Trucks
Cosmetic Frame for Bent Legs
The vanished horrors of the past.
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jun 15, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1920s, Differently Abled, Handicapped, Challenged, and Otherwise Atypical
The Gro-Clock
Thanks god I'm not a parent! Not only the headaches, but the expense! $54.99!
Posted By: Paul - Sat May 27, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, Babies and Toddlers
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