Handbook of the Jewish Question
Theodor Fritsch’s antisemitic opus magnum, first published in 1887. This 29th edition is from 1923. Fritsch was a forerunner to the Nazis on topics of… Read More »Handbook of the Jewish Question
science
A Chart of Magnetic Curves of Equal Variation
The map depicts the difference between magnetic north and true north. This seems to be a much later artsy take on the mid-19th century map… Read More »A Chart of Magnetic Curves of Equal Variation
Hover Board (from Mattel)
Photo by Heritage.
Alembic (and view)
Photo by Westside.
Atomic Cannon Model Kit
I think I’ve posted one of these Atomic Annie kits before, and I’ll no doubt do so in the future. This was a real thing… Read More »Atomic Cannon Model Kit
The NEW ERA Scientifically Processed Potato Chips
NEW ERA introduced its scientifically processed potato chips in 1951. It later merged with Frito. Photo by Grasons.
Don’t Mess with Unclesaurus
Photo by Crystal Cove.
Shroomperature (w bonus Glinda lunchbox)
Photo by Grasons.
Doth protest too much, seems to me
Photo by Stellar.
Metric System Made Simple, from Bell Brand Snack Foods
Bell was a local Southern California brand. I won’t say it was their support of the metric system that drove them out of business, but… Read More »Metric System Made Simple, from Bell Brand Snack Foods