Anomalies & Curiosities

A cool century of design and technology.

Stumbled upon Google's fully browsable archive of Popular Mechanics Magazines for the entire 20th century. It's truly fascinating and delightful -- as a typography and illustration specimen, and a mind-blowing study of the progress of 20th century technology.


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Shout out to Jim and Joanne @MarcusThomasCle Your story made our day! http://t.co/3d1wRqt0

4 months ago

New digs for @CleInstituteArt students Smack dab in center of @inthecircle & across from @MOCACleveland! #jealous http://t.co/ZFaFcxxG

4 months ago

@clevezoosociety @pinkpolkadot28 Glad you're enjoying the new site! We had a blast working on it.

6 months ago

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If FORM were a person, this would be a little peek into its brain. Cool things. Random thoughts. Even the silly and stupid stuff. Only without all the icky gooey bits.

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Iron & Wine

Flightless Bird, American Mouth
by Iron & Wine
The Shepherd's Dog

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"Recorder" - Teresa

"Recorder"
Teresa
May 25, 2012

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Shout out to Jim and Joanne @MarcusThomasCle Your story made our day! http://t.co/3d1wRqt0

4 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Any superhero with soft abs is pretty much amazing. Close Quote

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"Amplification" - Steve

"Amplification"
Steve
Apr 29, 2011

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New digs for @CleInstituteArt students Smack dab in center of @inthecircle & across from @MOCACl...

4 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I don't recall there being an h in leprechaun. Close Quote

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"Amplification" - Josh

"Amplification"
Josh
Apr 29, 2011

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@clevezoosociety @pinkpolkadot28 Glad you're enjoying the new site! We had a blast working on it.

6 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Activate the chicken! Close Quote

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Thom Stauffer

Thom Stauffer
Steve
Dec 19, 2011

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"Apple" - Steve

"Apple"
Steve
Feb 11, 2011

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@joshuaevan_com Thanks for the mention!

6 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote (with sadness) I hate Internet Explorer. Close Quote

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A Pale Blue Dot
Josh
Dec 16, 2011

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"Waffle" - Steve

"Waffle"
Steve
Apr 04, 2008

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A new look for GreenCityBlueLake - Cleveland Museum of Natural History http://t.co/1X99mr9C

6 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Beige is not an image. Close Quote

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Melting Wood Frames

Melting Wood Frames
Steve
Dec 06, 2011

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"Garbage" - Jeff

"Garbage"
Jeff
Aug 26, 2006

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Props to @spacesgallery for the best 404 page ever. http://t.co/spChKkkp

6 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote There is no reason for Bob Evans. Close Quote

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"Overpriced" - Teresa

"Overpriced"
Teresa
Mar 31, 2006

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Just launched this new website for Cleveland Zoological Society @clevezoosociety! http://t.co/sPcmK0...

7 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote They'll do anything for a ribbon and a hamburger. Close Quote

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Shorpy Inspiration

Shorpy Inspiration
Teresa
Oct 07, 2011

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"Garbage" - Teresa

"Garbage"
Teresa
Aug 26, 2006

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Don't know 'bout you, but the new site we just launched for @CleInstituteArt makes us want to go bac...

8 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote This sushi is quite delicious. If you like the taste of death. Close Quote

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"Negotiation" - Jeff

"Negotiation"
Jeff
Apr 14, 2006

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Thanks for the shout-out, @spacesgallery!

8 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Move. You're where my Diet Coke goes. Close Quote

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Place in Time

Place in Time
Teresa
Sep 16, 2011

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"Unhelpful" - Steve

"Unhelpful"
Steve
Feb 22, 2008

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The Big Brother Cornhole app we created for CBS hit #11 on the Top Free Sports App Chart. http://t.c...

9 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I just keep making ears by accident. Close Quote

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"Interruption" - Kory

"Interruption"
Kory
Jan 20, 2012

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Dear Outlook, We Never Liked You Anyway http://t.co/R3f1YWjv

10 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote How would you get DNA from Elvis? Close Quote

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Outmatched

Outmatched
Teresa
Aug 15, 2011

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"Route" - Teresa

"Route"
Teresa
May 02, 2008

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Hey @GLTFCleveland, looks like the Biebs is a fan of Romeo & Juliet... http://t.co/NoZed2TB

10 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Always cut toward your innards. Close Quote

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"Bewildered" - Michael

"Bewildered"
Michael
Dec 21, 2012

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about 2 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote You do seem like the type of guy who'd drink pickle juice. Close Quote

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"Unhelpful" - Kory

"Unhelpful"
Kory
Feb 22, 2008

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about 2 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I can handle a lot of Jeff Bridges in one movie. Close Quote

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