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Rob Reiner’s cinematic career spanned decades and defied categorization, embracing courtroom drama, fantasy, horror, comedy, and satire. Five Rob Reiner films that rocked, romanced and riveted Each success was distinguished by incisive writing and a deep humanity that wove his work into the fabric of popular culture. Few filmmakers have matched Reiner’s breadth or left behind so many lines that…

20th C. Japanese Articulated Crab Figural

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Behold, the greatest and most awe-inspiring Spectacle of our Time! It is my honor to announce the opening of our Newest Attraction, THE BARNUM DINOSAUR ZOO!! Our Expert Team of Explorers has returned from a perilous expedition to the Mysterious Jungles of South America, bringing with them a Menagerie of Prehistoric Creatures and Long-extinct Flora. That’s…

“The Aeronautics Column” (Flight) The ornithopter backpack is a bold and ambitious creation, designed to enable humans to take flight in a manner akin to that of a bird. However, this device is not for the faint of heart, as it poses a significant risk to those who would dare to strap it on and take to the skies. The ornithopter backpack is a complex and intricate assemblage of gears, motors, and…

Article by Jocelyn Volière In the summer of last year, a group of young women who worked in the match factories of London’s East End went on strike. They were tired of the dangerous and grueling working conditions they were subjected to, and they demanded fair pay and better treatment from their employers. The strike quickly gained momentum, as more and more women joined in solidarity with their…

❀ The Lady’s Herald ❀ ❁ The “Pallas” dressholder ❁ At first glance, the “Pallas” dressholder appears to be a simple accessory designed to keep a lady’s dress in place. However, it is quickly becoming clear that it is much more than that. The dressholder doubles as a garotte, a weapon that can be used to strangle an attacker. Made from a sturdy yet flexible metal wire, the “Pallas” dressholder can…