
NASA’s Original Laptop: The GRiD Compass
The year 1982 was a notable one in personal computing. The BBC Micro was introduced in the United Kingdom, as was the Sinclair ZX Spectrum.

Theory: Kurt Russell’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Character Is Stuntman Mike
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood could possibly feature a character from another Quentin Tarantino film: Kurt Russell’s Stuntman Mike from Death Proof. There’s a

This 150 Mph Hot Rod Changed History
Stu Hilborn (1917-2013) was one of the pioneers of hot rodding and the performance parts industry. He is best known for developing mechanical fuel-injection systems

Playlist: The Essential Sounds Of CBGB
I spent a lot of time at CBGB when I was in high school. The punk scene was my first exposure to music that wasn’t

The original decker has logged off…
It has been revealed that NES and SNES lead architect Masayuki Uemura passed away on December 6th at the age of 78. The Famicom –

Strip Mall Freestyle BMX Sesh
A familiar sight during the ’80s BMX heyday, companies touring the country to promote their bikes and accessories through dedicated teams putting on shows and

Lazy Days in the Desert
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The rise and fall of Quaaludes
Quaalude was popular in the US in the 1970s. Now, the drug is back in the headlines after the revelation that comedian Bill Cosby admitted

Ghost Towns of Washington: Seattle’s Fisher Flour Mill
A peek into a Harbor Island landmark built shortly after the turn of the century in Seattle. Once a symbol of industrial expansion in the

The History of the Z/28
The name Z/28 will be forever linked with the Chevrolet Camaro. In reality, it was a simple three digit, alphanumeric GM sales code for a

The Tommy Gun lived up to its original name: The Annihilator
Despite what many think, the Thompson submachine gun was not the first submachine gun. But many will argue it was the best submachine gun ever

What are Lake Pipes?
Car mods are designed to augment engine performance. Of course, an aesthetic enhancement is also desirable, but engine improvements come first. Lake pipes adhere to