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the noughties, condensed

via nytimes.com

NY Times chart represents the big topics and trends over the past 10 years, all in one handy-dandy infographic.

Filed under: culture history infographics interesting life

you had me at 'personal robots'

via youtube.com

Killer highlight reel of 1983's most awe-inspiring new gadgets: from portable cassette decks and palm-sized TVs to betamax recorders and (wait for it) personal robots "literally with minds of their own." Where do I get in line for one of those?

Bonus points for perms and special effects.

Filed under: funny geek culture history technology
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