July 2017
July 26, 2017
Einstein’s Brain Waves
Sep 1950: Dr. Alejandro Arellano of Massachusetts General Hospital took readings of Einstein's brain waves while Einstein was thinking about his theory of relativity (special or general? It doesn't say), and while he was resting. It was noted that the zigs were quite different than the zags while Einstein was thinking of his theory. Based on this finding, it was hoped that in the future it might be possible to identify geniuses by their brain waves.
Pittsburgh Press - Feb 11, 1951
Los Angeles Times - Feb 24, 1951
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jul 26, 2017 -
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Category: 1950s, Brain
Miniature Cusine
Lots more here.
Article here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 26, 2017 -
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Category: Enlargements, Miniatures, and Other Matters of Scale, Fey, Twee, Whimsical, Naive and Sadsack, Food, Foreign Customs
July 25, 2017
What does music taste like?
Science marches onward! Japanese company Nomura Open Innovation LAB has invented a machine that can translate music into blended juice drinks. It analyzes the music to determine the mix of emotions it represents. It then translates these emotions into juices, with sweet flavors representing happiness, sour as excitement, bitter as sad, etc.The company promises that one day their machine will translate music into alcoholic drinks as well. More info: wcpo.com
Posted By: Alex - Tue Jul 25, 2017 -
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Category: Food, Music
Follies of the Madmen #321
"Dead people like our beer."
From the American Legion magazine for May 1952.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 25, 2017 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Horror, 1950s, Alcohol
July 24, 2017
Self-Propelled Aquaplane
It looks like the guy is about to send the girl flying into the air, but apparently he was demonstrating some kind of water rescue device, not a rocket.
"S. Shapiro, inventor, strapping his Shapson aquaplane on Miss Margaret Travis for demonstration at Santa Monica, Cal. The model is 44 inches over all and is operated by cranks which the swimmer turns to propel the plane. A speed of 12 knots can be obtained." — Chicago Tribune - Mar 3, 1935
East Liverpool Evening Review - Mar 1, 1935
Posted By: Alex - Mon Jul 24, 2017 -
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Category: Inventions, 1930s
Paul Whiteman’s TV Teen Club
Imagine someone like Paul Whiteman being a teen idol or mentor these days.
More info here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jul 24, 2017 -
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Category: Music, Television, Teenagers, 1950s
July 23, 2017
Beer For Her
A Czech brewer has introduced Aurosa, a "beer for her":How exactly does one transform a beer into a "beer for her"? Apparently you put it into a pink-hued bottle and charge more for it.
This isn't the first attempt to make a beer specifically for women. Back in 2011, there was Chick Beer.
More info: eater.com.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jul 23, 2017 -
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Category: Gender, Women, Alcohol
Mystery Gadget 51
Purpose?
Answer is here.
Or after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jul 23, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1910s
July 22, 2017
Mr. and Miss Boll Weevil
This post is for KDP, who in response to Paul's post yesterday about the Maid of Cotton pageant, noted the apparent lack of a counterpart, Miss Boll Weevil.There is indeed a Miss Boll Weevil, as well as a Mr. Boll Weevil. These titles have periodically been conferred on students at Alabama's Enterprise State Community College, whose mascot is a boll weevil.
For instance, in 1972 Pat Hatcher and Bobby Bright were the students named Mr. and Miss Boll Weevil. Bright went on to serve as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional district from 2009 to 2011. Bright was the first Democrat to represent the district since 1962, but he didn't win a second term.
The Montgomery Advertiser - Nov 15, 2000
The Montgomery Advertiser - Jan 23, 1972
Posted By: Alex - Sat Jul 22, 2017 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Contests, Races and Other Competitions
The Florida Trio
Source.
Source.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 22, 2017 -
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Category: Entertainment, 1940s, 1950s
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