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The Surprisingly Genius (and Hilariously Awkward) Air Sickness Bag

2025-05-17

A writer recounts their unexpectedly embarrassing experience using an air sickness bag during a flight. The article details the awkwardness of the situation and then delves into the surprisingly ingenious design and history of the emesis bag, from its humble beginnings as a paper bag to its modern iterations. It touches upon the surprising community of air sickness bag collectors and the various uses airlines have found for them, from simple waste disposal to quirky marketing. The piece concludes with a newfound appreciation for this often-overlooked marvel of aviation.

Jeep's Full-Screen Pop-Up Ads Spark Outrage: Glitch or Intentional?

2025-02-15

Jeep owners have taken to Reddit to express their fury over full-screen pop-up ads appearing on their in-car screens. The ads promote Mopar extended warranties, but a software glitch prevented users from dismissing them permanently. Stellantis claims it was a temporary software error that's been fixed. However, the incident raises concerns about intrusive in-car advertising and the possibility of car manufacturers using such methods to test user tolerance. The author urges automakers to avoid such practices to prevent user backlash.

Cold War Relic: The 'Maintain Top Safe Speed' Sign You Probably Never Knew Existed

2025-01-14

This article discusses a fascinating Cold War-era highway sign: 'MAINTAIN TOP SAFE SPEED'. Designed for a post-nuclear attack scenario, this sign instructed drivers to speed through radiation-contaminated areas to minimize exposure. The article explores other Civil Defense signs from the MUTCD manual, including fallout shelter and decontamination center markers. While largely forgotten today, these signs offer a chilling glimpse into the anxieties of the Cold War and the government's preparations for unthinkable events.