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Sesame Street #847: An Episode Forever Lost
Margaret Hamilton, swooped down onto Sesame Street on February 10, 1976 guest starring as the Wicked Witch of the West. She dropped her broom presumably in flight over the small town where David retrieved it from the street. David did not want … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Social Psychology Experiments
Tagged assessment, Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, CTW Research Department, David, episode #847, experiment, fear, feather duster, lost episode, Margaret Hamilton, Mr. Hooper, Oscar the Grouch, Sesame Street, test study, Wicked Witch of the West
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Our Fancy: Japanese Puzzle Boxes
Japanese puzzle boxes were designed a century and a half ago – mainly to store workman’s tools. Some are now being crafted by Kenji Nakazato in Hakone, Tokyo at the Izumiya company as extraordinary, decorative novelties. An original Super Cubi … Continue reading
Posted in Our Fancies
Tagged box, coins, craftsmanship, Hakone, hidden compartments, Izumiya, Japanese, Kenji Nakazato, MARC WEBER TOBIAS, mutiple, puzzle, steps, Super Cubi 324-step Yosegi Muku, Tokyo, tools
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The Lilliputian Library – Josef Tari Collection: Miniature Books
Josef Tari is a Hungarian gentleman whom began his collection of miniature books in 1972. His library of petite reads – the smallest book being only 2.9 x 3.2 millimeters and some over 100 years old – has grown to over 5000. … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Children, Collections, Games & Toys, Literature
Tagged Apokalipszis ca. 1998, Das Grosse Tierbuch, humor, humour, Hungarian, Hungary, Im Reich der Tiere ca. 2004, Josef Tari, Josua Reichert: Bilder - ABC ca. 2000, Kovács Sándor 60 éves ca. 1972, Lilliputian Library, Móra Ferenc: Dióbél királyfi, Miatyánk - zsákkönyv ca. 2000, miniature books, miniature newspaper, novelties, Typographia
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Dai Vernon – The Man Who Fooled Houdini
Dai Vernon (June 11, 1894 – August 21, 1992) – born David Frederick Wingfield Verner, in Ottawa,Canada, was and still is known for his contributions to the world of magic. Vernon’s interest in magic was passed down to him … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Inventions, Wartime
Tagged 3 Card Monty, a little child should lead them, Allen Kennedy, California, Canada, cardistry, Carnagie, Charlie Miller, Cups and Balls, Dai Vernon, David Frederick Wingfield Verner, Hand of Fate, Harry Houdini, Howard Thurston, ice cream, Los Angeles, magic, Magic Castle, magician, Ontario, Ottawa, sleight-of-hand, The Cone and Ball, The Expert At The Table, The Spirit of Magic
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Houdini in “The Grim Game” Recovered Footage & His Voice on Wax Cylinders
“The Grim Game” – a silent film in which Houdini performed a high-flying stunt where two planes collide high above the onlookers below. One plane hurtles down towards the crowd and slams into the street with, of course, the damsel … Continue reading
Our Fancy- Double Or Nothing: Ulf Hannerz
If you’re taking a break from Candy Crush Soda Saga, you’re going to love this! And don’t forget to grab yourself a ‘reading treat’ – Swedish Fish will suffice! Ulf Hannerz was just 14 years old when he appeared on … Continue reading
Leo Fender’s Storks
August 10, 19o9 – Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender (August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991), the founder of the famous guitar company – Fender Electric Manufacturing Co., graces the world with his presence. Leo Fender is famous for sending out the storks … Continue reading
Posted in The Joy of Musik
Tagged acoustic guitars, amplification equipment, amplifiers, Anaheim, California, bass guitars, CBS, Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender, electric guitar, Fender Broadcaster, Fender Electric Manufacturing Co, Fender Precision, Fender Radio Service, Fender Telecaster, Fullerton, Grestsch Broadkaster drum, Hawaiian Lap, James Burton, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dick Dale, Luthier, musical instruments, PA system, pickups, potentiometer, radios, Rick Nelson, storks
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John Thompson’s Modern Course For the Piano 1936 – Pg.s 1 – 13
John Sylvanus Thompson (1889 Williamstown, Pennsylvania – 1963 Tucson, Arizona), was an American pianist, with a mysterious existence with very little to none of a biography left to tell his story. The pages provided to you, by Hystoria, proves … Continue reading
Posted in The Joy of Musik
Tagged 1. Music Land, 2. Patterns, 3. Run-Away River, 4. The Traffic Cop, 5. Swans On The Lake, 6. The Scissors Grinder, 7. A Song Of Penny Candy, Accidentals, Composer, Dibble, Cameron Shawn, Duo-Art Catalog, Frederick S. Manning, Half Steps, John Sylvanus Thompson, Kansas, MO, Katherine Faith, lessons, Melody Line, Modern Course For the Piano, music, Pedagogue, Pianist, piano, Price $1.25 in U.S.A., Sharps and Flats, sheet music, Something New Every Lesson, Tempo, The First Grade Book, The Pianist's Bookshelf, The Willis Music Co Cincinnati Ohio, Tonal Shading, Tucson, Arizona, University of Missouri, Whole Steps, Williamstown, Pennsylvania
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Great Granny’s Cook Book -Featuring Allspice
From Great Granny’s 1947 copy of “The American Woman’s Cook Book”, Hystoria brings you 3 pudding recipes – one featuring Allspice – yum! A little history first, from The Epicentre – only because Great Granny would have loved their take … Continue reading
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