Who Remembers These Great Inflatable Head Halloween Costumes?
In 1979, Spearhead Industries introduced “Kooky Spooks,” a unique line of Halloween costumes that featured inflatable headgear, capes, and facial makeup, offering an alternative to traditional masks that limited visibility. Continue reading »
Capturing the Afterglow: The Celestial Art of Krakatoa’s Eruption in 1888
The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa dramatically altered the skies worldwide, creating stunning sunsets and afterglows. Continue reading »
Lovely Children’s Postcards in the 1930s
1930s children’s postcards were a delightful blend of charming illustrations, vibrant colors, and whimsical themes. Often showcasing playful scenes of children at play, interacting with animals, or enjoying seasonal activities, these postcards also frequently featured beloved characters from storybooks and comics. Continue reading »
The Lotus Esprit S1, Known as “Wet Nellie,” Was Featured in The James Bond Film “The Spy Who Loved Me,” and These Photographs Are Really Breathtaking
The Lotus Esprit S1 was used in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, where it was affectionately dubbed “Wet Nellie.” This “car-submarine” became an iconic Bond vehicle, with its ability to transform from a car into a working submarine capturing the public’s imagination. Continue reading »
Before LOLCat, There Were The Felines Featured In “Kittens And Cats: A First Reader”
Before LOLCat, Grumpy Cat, Longcat, Nyan Cat, before all the famed kitties of the internet age, before the modern computer was but a glint in Mother Turing’s eye, there were the felines featured in the 1911 book, Kittens and Cats: A First Reader. Continue reading »
Limited edition art prints featured on ITV
Clare Shields, designer from London, creating and selling limited edition art prints with an illustrative style to them. The works are printed using fade resistant archival inks onto German Etching paper. They are limited to an edition of 30. The print titled “Wrapped Up in a Bow” will be featured on a home make-over segment of ITV’s This Morning, hosted by celebrity interior designer Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, on Wednesday 29th June. http://www.itv.com/this-morning Continue reading »
