Gleefully inspired from vintage_ads, the idea of a weather dome probably seemed far-fetched when this magazine ad was published in 1956. The image shows up cropped online without attribution, but a little digging revealed that sponsor was "America's Independent Light and Power Companies"--whoever they are ( Read more... )

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1947-06-23 Jet-engined boats


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The XL1 by Volkswagen is the most efficient production car in the world with a fuel consumption of 0.9L/100km. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, the ...


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... and other wonders of communications from the Seagram's "Men Who Plan beyond Tomorrow" Ad Series :

1944-11-20 Facsimile Newspaper

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The 917/30 was the most powerful sports car racer ever built and raced.


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Electronic musical instruments had been around in some form since the late nineteenth century.


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