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Captivating Digitized Found Footage of the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City

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July 25, 2024

A Medley of Iconic Guitar Riffs from 2000 to 2009

Bloxsy performed a badass medley of iconic guitar riffs from the first decade of the 21st century, playing each in order of the year released.

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How the Tone of Science Fiction Has Changed From Positive to Negative Over the Last 70 Years

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laughingsquid.com/how-sci-fi-changed-over-70-years

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laughingsquid.com/stickball-new-york-city

Comedian Joe Pera Narrates Slow Motion Footage of Beetles Taking Flight

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laughingsquid.com/joe-pera-narrates-beetles-taking-flight

Captivating Digitized Found Footage of the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City

The Museum of Lost Memories digitized a reel 8mm film by a couple named Pam and Ted who took a trip to NYC in 1965 for the 1964 World's Fair.

laughingsquid.com/8mm-film-1964-worlds-fair-new-york-city

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