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Our Weird Past

curious pop cultural artifacts from america's awkward earlier years

Category: travel

a visit to postwar japan in late 1945

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories lifestyle, magazines, travelTags 1940s, japan, racism, travel, warLeave a comment on a visit to postwar japan in late 1945

public transportation in america in 1860

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026March 29, 2026Categories history, travelTags 1860s, history, travelLeave a comment on public transportation in america in 1860

the land where dreams come true

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, adventure, magazines, travelTags 1920s, travelLeave a comment on the land where dreams come true

hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, mechanotherapy, diathermy, radium, medical gymnastics, electrical exercises

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazines, travelTags 1910s, food, health, quack medicine, travelLeave a comment on hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, mechanotherapy, diathermy, radium, medical gymnastics, electrical exercises

Central Park 1873

Conceived in 1853, and opened officially in 1860, but still with much work to do, New York City’s Central Park was mostly finished by 1873 when this article was written, with final completion coming in 1878.

Central park 1873.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on September 12, 2025Categories news, travelTags 1870s, new york city, parkLeave a comment on Central Park 1873

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Radio Ultrabunny - a youtube playlist of music to go with this blog

Bilge Dasto - An independent music label. Weird and Free Underground Music from Connecticut USA

Bilge Dasto Group Corporation. S.A. GmbH Ltd. - Bilge Dasto's youtube channel with original music and live band videos

Ultrabunny - A Noise Rock Band from Connecticut USA - Blowing Minds and Speakers since 1988

BunnyBrains - An earlier incarnation of the band Ultrabunny

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