Technology
Swiss Cows Text When Horny
The latest in weird cow news: a sensor implanted in some Swiss cows can detect when the cows are in heat. It sends a text message to the farmer when the cow is in the mood, who can then arrange to have a bull brought in to mate. Apparently this is all necessary because cows are in the mood far less often nowadays (the cow version of 'not tonight, I've got a headache') because of the stress of farmers constantly milking them. [cbs local]
Posted By: Alex - Sat Oct 06, 2012 -
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Category: Technology, Cows
Mystery Gadget 12
What is the purpose of this rig?
Find out here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 02, 2012 -
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Category: Technology, 1940s
Mystery Gadget 11
What is being done to this poor fellow?
Find out here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jul 05, 2012 -
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Category: Technology, 1930s
Bad Futurism
If a car this light could ever be built, how would it cope with even a windy day?
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 03, 2012 -
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Category: Technology, Dogs, 1940s, Cars, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Playtime Submarine
Billionaire moviemaker and undersea explorer James Cameron's got nothing on this Swinging Sixties couple!
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jun 24, 2012 -
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Category: Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Technology, 1960s
Mystery Gadget 10
What purpose will this rolling device achieve?
Find the answer here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jun 17, 2012 -
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Category: Technology, 1920s
Canned Cocktails
Despite a long history--this ad dates from 1972--canned mixed drinks have never caught on. Perhaps something to do with inferior taste?
And yet manufacturers continue to try--as seen here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue May 15, 2012 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Technology, 1970s, Alcohol
Follies of the Mad Men #182
"World War II was won by superior American staples. We're not saying that just because we make and sell them."
The personal bonus: Bostitch is a company from my home state of Rhode Island.
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon May 14, 2012 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Engineering and Construction, Technology, War, 1940s
Vibrating Grizzly Feeders modeled by attractive women
The women look happy, but the guys sure look serious. Probably because they know the grizzlies are about to show up. Get your own Vibrating Grizzly Feeder here.
Posted By: Alex - Fri May 11, 2012 -
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Category: Technology, Products
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