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Fleetwood Center

I always appreciate finding examples of novelty architecture that are still standing. And Googie.

Could there be any better expression of Southern California’s car-centric culture than the programmatic architecture of the Fleetwood Center on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana?

SoCal Landmarks: Fleetwood Center

Photo of a wide, two-story building with a facade made to look like the front of a classic car. Fins on the side, and the upper story windows are shaped like a grill and headlights. Photo credit to Lonny Ross, via SoCal Landmarks.

#cars #architecture #socal

When America Banned Sliced Bread

“When America Banned Sliced Bread”

WW2 rationing, trying to save on packaging material and metal for slicing machines.

It didn’t last long.

#history #weird

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Link: Protect Your Library the Medieval Way, With Horrifying Book Curses

Link: Protect Your Library the Medieval Way, With Horrifying Book Curses

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A fascinating look at historical descriptions and illustrations either known to be, or matching up with, migraine auras.

A fascinating look at historical descriptions and illustrations either known to be, or matching up with, #migraine auras.

A Perspective on the Migraine Mind

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Link: How Writers Map Their Imaginary Worlds

Link: How Writers Map Their Imaginary Worlds
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Map of the most common surname in each country in Europe, color coded by whether it translates as Smith, Miller, Priest, etc.

Map of the most common surname in each country in Europe, color coded by whether it translates as Smith, Miller, Priest, etc.

https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/most-popular-last-name-europe

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I always thought the Bluetooth symbol looked like a rune….

Huh. I always thought the Bluetooth symbol looked like a rune. Turns out it is one.