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Those of you living in LA in the '90s - remember Jennifer York, the traffic girl?

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Pioneer television inventor and scientist, Dr C Francis Jenkins with the main transmitting panel of the station he is starting to be able to broadcast motion pictures by radio to receivers on the East coast, Washington DC, July 19, 1929.

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Hazard, Kentucky, 1942...
Doing their part for the war effort, scrap rubber is stacked up along Main Street in Hazard, Kentucky.

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Homer was so proud of his work, he took a picture to show everybody… 😂

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The idea of a 1.5L V16 seems hilarious by modern racing standards, especially to us in the land of BangShift where 900-cube V8s are prowling drag strips. That being said, in the world of Formula One racing back in the early 1950s engine designers had a choice. They could design a 4.5L naturally aspirated engine or a 1.5L blower motor.
BRM (British Racing Motors) decided to go the 1.5L route with their V16. It sported a comical 1.95-inch bore and 1.9-inch stroke. It was capable of 12,000 rpm and when equipped with a Rolls-Royce two stage centrifugal blower the engine made 600hp. Reportedly that Rolls blower was forcing 82 pounds of boost through the engine!
Interestingly, the engine featured two valves per cylinder. We’re guessing the tiny bore may have been a factor in that. These valves make Buick Nailhead valves look massive! How about 1.25in on the intake and 1.09in on the exhaust?
It’s no wonder why Formula One cars were revered so much back in this era. An engine like this in a custom racing chassis was the space shuttle of the day.

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Oklahoma City.

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Peleș Castle, located in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, is renowned for its opulent and richly detailed interiors.
Each room is a showcase of different architectural styles, reflecting the eclectic tastes of King Carol I. The castle’s highlights include the Grand Armory Hall, filled with medieval weaponry and armor, and the Florentine Room, inspired by Italian Renaissance art, featuring intricate wood carvings and a coffered ceiling.
The Music Room, decorated with Indian teak furniture, exudes an exotic charm, while the Library boasts secret doors hidden among the shelves. Every corner of Peleș Castle is a testament to luxury and artistry, making it a true gem of European architecture.

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Anna Pavlova, 1881 - 1931, Russian Ballerina and arguably one of the first International Superstars of the 20th century. She was noted for her style in a time before personal shoppers, stylist, or trainers. She died of pleurisy at 49.

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With Charley Chaplin, 1916.
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