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Market trader Alfred Bailey practicing with 15 baskets at Covent Garden London for the Basket Carrying Championships in 1925.

Market trader Alfred Bailey practicing with 15 baskets at Covent Garden London for the Basket Carrying Championships in 1925.

u/EaterofGrief — 1 day ago

An open shoe case with compartments for eight shoes by Louis Vuitton. And two jewel cases, one open showing the velvet interior and compartments, 1934

u/EaterofGrief — 2 days ago
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The laser sounds in Star Wars were created by sound designer Ben Burtt using real-world recordings. One of the most famous techniques involved hitting a metal cable & recording the vibrating sound. This unique “pew” effect that became the signature blaster noise.

u/EaterofGrief — 8 days ago