Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011

0084.

"Lustron houses are prefabricated enameled steel houses developed in the post-World War II era United States in response to the shortage of houses for returning GIs. The low maintenance, extremely durable, baked on porcelain enamel finish was expected to attract modern families who might not have the time or interest in repairing and painting conventional wood and plaster houses."

And Living in a Lustrom.

Friday, October 28, 2011

0083.

"[Pink Good & Plenty candies] are colored with a red dye called K-Carmine that is produced from the crushed bodies of the female cochineal insect."

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

0077.

Arab Drifting.
The Wiki.
The video:

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011

Friday, April 1, 2011

0074.

"David Phillips is an American civil engineer best known for accumulating many frequent flyer miles by taking advantage of a promotion by Healthy Choice Foods in 1999."

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

0072.

Satellite Unusual!
"Antenna, Channel Master 3650A Great for fringe reception $69, Rotors also available. Must pick up at Cincinnati area warehouse"

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Friday, March 4, 2011

0070.




"H.B. Halicki began working at a local gas station in Gardena, California. He started collecting cars at the age of 16, eventually ranging his collection from 1920s classics to lowriders and Ferraris.

By 17, Halicki owned and operated his own auto body shop. At 17 and still in High School, he signed a contract with an insurance company to detail and do minor repairs on 2,000 new cars at $25.00 a piece. With business partner Ron Light, the following year they bought a tire store. Aged 21, with business partner J.C. Agajanian Jr they owned and operated an auto salvage company. Halicki also enrolled in real estate classes and began investing in commercial properties, which led to numerous land holdings and a successful junkyard business."

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

0065.


Aircraft catapult, houseboat, and man-carrying Aerodrome.

Thursday, January 13, 2011