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fromBig Think
1 week ago
US news

Science fiction, Project Blue Book, and the beginnings of the UFO craze

The cultural phenomenon of flying saucers began with Kenneth Arnold's sighting in 1947, predating the official space age marked by Sputnik's launch in 1957.
fromBig Think
1 week ago
US news

Science fiction, Project Blue Book, and the beginnings of the UFO craze

The cultural phenomenon of flying saucers began with Kenneth Arnold's sighting in 1947, predating the official space age marked by Sputnik's launch in 1957.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Transforming Daniel Craig Into a Very Grimy William Burroughs in Queer'

Queer depicts a toxic romance marked by authenticity in its visual design and deep connection to its source material.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

James Dean paid off disgruntled male lover to keep him from revealing gay affair on eve of actor's big break: book

James Dean was blackmailed by a former lover just days before his big break in Hollywood, risking his career in a homophobic era.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
5 months ago
History

Visions of Nuclear-Powered Cars Captivated Cold War America, but the Technology Never Really Worked

Nuclear-powered cars were envisioned in the 1950s but faced insurmountable engineering and safety challenges.
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

A-Frame House: Everything You Need to Know About the Quintessential Vacation Property

A-frame houses, characterized by steep roofs and open designs, gained popularity in the 1950s as disposable income increased among Americans.
fromAxios
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Americans split on whether life was better in the 1950s

The survey reveals a deep division in American society regarding the perception of progress since the 1950s, reflecting political and demographic changes.
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago
Books

The public image of gay men has been shaped by problematic "homosexual novels" - LGBTQ Nation

Finestère illustrates the struggles of a young gay man coming to terms with his identity in a post-divorce setting, highlighting themes of loneliness and tragedy.
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