The Rise of the 1970s V-Hull Fiberglass Speedboat
The 1970s marked the golden age of the fiberglass V-hull speedboat. As recreational boating exploded in popularity across North America, manufacturers embraced fiberglass construction to
a mediocre stand-up who became a great talk show host
“Letterman was a mediocre stand-up who became a great talk show host. Leno was a great stand-up who became a mediocre talk show host.” –
Lawson: Japan’s Convenience Store Pioneer
Few retail chains are as closely associated with daily life in Japan as Lawson. With its bright blue-and-white signage and thousands of neighborhood locations, Lawson
Jimmy Carter and the Great Leap of Faith
“One of the most difficult problems for a journalist covering a presidential campaign is getting to know the candidates well enough to make confident judgments
when the wolves are silent
“And then there are the times when the wolves are silent, and the moon is howling.” – George Carlin
warm and silvery
“Maybe I’m getting tired – I can’t think of anything but nights with you. I want them warm and silvery.” – Zelda Fitzgerald, “Letter to
The Kenworth W900: The Long-Hood Legend of the American Highway
Few trucks have earned the legendary status of the Kenworth W900. Introduced in 1961, the W900 quickly became one of the most recognizable Class 8
The lost art of changeable letter sign vandalism
As changeable letter marquee signs are increasingly being replaced by various digital signage platforms, teens are losing the opportunity for the kind of harmless vandalism
Phone Sex with a Meteorologist
Remember when The Weather Channel set up a 900 number and charged callers to have Meteorologist Charlie Welsh deliver a lust-laden weather report? “Today it’s
That one stoner friend
We all have that one stoner friend. Typically a guy, though stoner friend girls do exist as well; they are the ultimate staple of a
From bait shop to dive bar
Oakland’s Kingfish Pub & Café is an East Bay institution. For decades, it’s been a beloved neighborhood dive bar, but it began as a humble
The Bultaco Sherpa S
Introduced in 1965, the Bultaco Sherpa S was one of the motorcycles that helped establish the Spanish manufacturer as a major force in the lightweight