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Using Your New Commodore 64 (in 1982)
In past weeks, I've brought you lots of retro videos about computers, but this one is a little different. Here we have a full two-hour video explaining in near-excruciating depth the inner workings of the Commodore 64.
A Drive Around London in 1926
In 1926, British-born filmmaker Claude Friese-Greene filmed the streets of London in breathtaking color. But only recently has the British Film Institute released an extract of their restoration of Friese-Greene's footage.
7 Videos of People Rescuing Animals
Some people can be pretty terrible to animals—but most people will try to help cuddly (and not-so-cuddly) creatures when they can. Here are some of the most incredible videos of people saving animals.
Opening a Shaken Coke Can Underwater
The Muppets Celebrate Earth Day (in 1990)
On April 22, 1990, the Muppets celebrated Earth Day with Carl Sagan, Neil Patrick Harris, Downtown Julie Brown, and many, many more.
The Space Toilet
What Tax Prep Software Looked Like in 1991
11 "Schoolhouse Rock!" Hits
Fans Pulled Onstage to Rock
How to Use Email (in 1997)
In 1997, the idea that you could access email (specifically Hotmail) via a web browser was pretty revolutionary. "Even attachments show up!" exclaims the host in this charming segment of 'The Computer Chronicles.'
What Portable Computers Were Like in 1987
Our definition of portability has changed over the years, from 1975's IBM 5100 (what we used to call a "luggable" computer) all the way to today's ultrabooks, which are finally actually "notebook" sized -- and still have halfway decent battery life.
The Best Video Game Consoles (of 1990)
45 Odd Facts About U.S. Presidents
Here's a whole bunch of strange facts about all the people who have been President of the United States, including the one named Leslie.