#mydots

This small folding can opener was first used by the military in 1942 and was retired in the 1980s. It was used to open “C-rations” which were subsequently replaced by MREs, eliminating the need for this highly-reliable and very compact device. It folds flat and measures about 1-1/2 inches (38mm) in length.

Kodak must have had hundreds of trade names assigned to products that began with the letters “K-O-D-A,” and this package illustrates a couple. The Kodapak system was branding for film that came pre-packaged in cartridges that were designed to fit into the Instamatic camera line.

Inside the package was the traditional foil-sealed pouch and a set of instructions.

The pouch held the cartridge. This one had film for 12 exposures of Kodacolor (print) film.

The inverse side is where the emulsion would be exposed.

No, it’s not a mathematical puzzle but a brand of dried squid strips, ready for a snack at a moment’s notice. They’re seasoned with sugar and powdered chilies. This was probably purchased in Singapore. The “Chewing-Gum” reference, while accurate is probably not politically correct.

Flowcharts are a tool for presenting a structured process. They are older than modern computing, dating back to the 1920s. By the 1970s, this model was a standard issue for all programmers. Looking carefully, you can see just how dated it really is. When was the last time you saw punched tape on a computer?