Striking Photos of Philadelphia’s Abandoned Power Stations
(via Atlas Obscura) The new book Palazzos of Power: Central Stations of the Philadelphia Electric Company, 1900-1930 explores the history
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Retro
The Long Death of Product 19, the Most Beloved Cereal You’ve Never Heard Of
(via Atlas Obscura) When you hear the name “Product 19,” you’ll either flash on an experimental invention from some corporate
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The Dazzling Designs for a New York That Never Existed
(via Atlas Obscura) Architect Raymond Hood, once described as a “brilliant bad boy,” is celebrated for designing the Rockefeller Center, the
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The Enduring Mystery of the Oreo Cookie Design
(via mental_floss) When the National Biscuit Company introduced the Oreo cookie in March of 1912, there was no mistaking its
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Aaugh! 10 Facts About ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’
(via mental_floss) 1966’s It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown remains one of the most endearing television specials ever produced. As
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40 Fascinating Facts About Your Favorite Horror Movies
(via mental_floss) Today’s the day when we pull out all of the scary movies in our collections and pile them
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The BBC Halloween Hoax That Traumatized Viewers
(via mental_floss) After more than 20,000 phone calls, one induced labor, and thousands of angry letters, the UK’s Broadcasting Standards
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Keeping Slot Car Racing Alive in NYC
(via Great Big Story) At one time there were thousands of slot car racing enthusiasts. But now, excitement around the
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Roller Skating Is Back, and It’s Got Moxie
(via Great Big Story) These aren’t your average skate tricks. Michelle Steilen and the women of Moxi Roller Skates are
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America’s Short, Violent Love Affair With Indoor Track Cycling
(via Atlas Obscura) Back in the day, indoor cycling was just as popular as basketball is today—and harder on athletes’
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A Century of Keeping Movies Alive
(via Great Big Story) The Patricia Theater is the only cinema for all 21,000 residents in the Powell River region,
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How a Printer Kept the Art of the Album Cover Alive
(via Collectors Weekly) While most of the buzz about the resurgence of vinyl records has focused on the skyrocketing sales
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