Did teenagers use pagers in the 1990s? I don’t know any who did. Nevertheless, here’s an LA Times sidebar that shows the codes kids used to chat via pager back in the day.
Excellent 1990 electrical safety video for kids starring VOLTON and hallucinatory CGI
Edison Electric Institute created this fantastic public safety video in 1990 with CGI that’s been aged to perfection for today’s vaporwave music videos. (via r/ObscureMedia)
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Microsoft’s “Hall of Tortured Souls”
Vaporgoth composers take note for your next music video: the developers behind Microsoft Excel 95 left a marvelous easter egg hidden in the spreadsheet hell. Welcome to the “Hall of Tortured Souls.” More background at the wonderful Easter Egg Archive.
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This footage of New York in 1993 will make you miss New York in 1993
Manhattan in the early nineties, captured on what must have at the time been an unusually high-def camera. The uploader of this incredible archival B-roll footage said to be of New York in 1993 says they captured it off of “a D-Theater HD DVHS Demo Tape by techmoan.com. It’s pretty incredible. I miss this NYC.
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Forget the gym membership. Stay fit in 2020 with this portable home gym
Few things in life are more universally dreaded than going to the gym, which is unfortunate since a new year usually means making new resolutions to get in shape. Thankfully, this BodyBoss 2.0: Portable Home Gym has everything you need to burn fat and build muscle in the comfort of your own home. With just […]
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Learn a new language in 2020 with these best-selling apps
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to travel more, you owe it to yourself to learn the language of the place you’re visiting. If you’re not sure where to start, give these resources a look. From mobile apps to online courses, these products can get you conversant in a new language before you […]
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3 racks perfect for transporting bikes, skis, & more on the road
Anyone who loves biking, skiing, or snowboarding in the great outdoors knows just how difficult it can be to safely transport your gear—especially during extended trips. These three accessories make it easier than ever to securely attach your gear to your car. So if you’re planning to embark on a outdoor adventure soon, you’d be […]