News of the Week: Cold Baseballs, Warm Robots, and a Heated Debate About Selfies
Last week, the baseball season got off to a cold start, the Internet got downsized, we said goodbye to Ackbar and Hag, “de plane” went up for sale, and more.
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Gallery WPA Poster Project: Promoting Our Parks
From 1938 to 1941, the National Park Service employed WPA-FAP artists to create silk-screen promotional posters for national parks. Only 14 designs were created before the project was suspended with the onset of World War II. Of the 14 parks posters produced, few survived
Dr. Seuss at 72 — Going Like 60
In a Post interview from 1977, Theodor Geisel — better known to the world as Dr. Seuss — looks back on his life and legacy, musing on his successes, his failures, and the sometimes unbelievable reactions readers have had to his work. But even at 72, Geisel has no plans to slow down. “People of my age are all retiring,” he says, “I’ve got more things I want to do now than ever.” Those plans go beyond bookmaking and into movies, television, and even, of all things, a rock opera.
Memoirs of a Monster
In 1962 the world’s most famous bogeyman, Boris Karloff, looked back at his 30-year career in horror.
Easy Flower Arranging
On Mother’s Day (May 10) impress your mom — and yourself! — by crafting a simple yet sophisticated seasonal arrangement from The Flower Recipe Book.
Nurse Ingrid
Beth, a recently widowed mother of two, and her friends Sunniva and Dana see a business opportunity in thrift store underwear.
Jay Leno’s Garage
We sat down with America’s hardest working comedian to talk about cars, fame, and what comes next.
The Obsession
When Mr. King finally finds the perfect piano at an antique shop, he decides to bite the bullet and buy it. Unfortunately, the cost of the piano includes the angry force that is waiting for him at home–Mrs. King.
Fiddling With Time
In the March/April issue, humorist Phil Gulley writes: “Daylight savings is a fine thing, but how about adding more hours to the day?”
Post Covers in the Era of Downton Abbey
To celebrate the return of Downton Abbey, check out these vintage covers from the 1920s and 30s! You might even see Lady Mary and Lady Edith wearing similar styles on the show.
Hell Week
In the second decade of America’s war on terror, conventional military methods just aren’t getting it done anymore. Sometimes the answer is drones. But more often, the response is: “Send in the SEALs.”
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Learn to make tiny cork planters. Plus, tips for caring for succulents.
The Wooing of Dolores McDougal
Join the dance party at Duffy’s Bar and Grill. New humor!
Cartoons: Check … Please!!!
Feel as though you spend an eternity waiting on waiters? Have patience—it’s not a fun job.
Warehouse Chic
Revitalized industrial districts are suddenly hot. Here’s where to go and what to look for in seven major cities.