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16. Lloyd Loar Gibson F5 Mandolin
A man walks into a barbershop.
20 hrs ago • Rainey Knudson
15. Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt
A tool for myth-making
Jan 21 • Rainey Knudson
14. The Very Large Array
Technology in service of wonder
Jan 20 • Rainey Knudson
13. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Stride Toward Freedom
Notes on "the creative weapon of love"
Jan 19 • Rainey Knudson
12. Martha Earl Sampler
“Remember me.”
Jan 16 • Rainey Knudson
11. Wilson Bentley Snowflake Photographs
A universe that is patterned, generous, and infinitely inventive
Jan 15 • Rainey Knudson
10. Eddie Murphy’s Delirious Suit
He was swinging for the fences.
Jan 14 • Rainey Knudson
9. The Waas’go Legend Totem Pole
A cautionary tale of not-good-enough
Jan 13 • Rainey Knudson
8. Lady Elaine Fairchilde
Let’s make the most of this beautiful day.
Jan 12 • Rainey Knudson
7. The Indiana Jones Boulder
It’s the anti-Sisyphus.
Jan 9 • Rainey Knudson
6. Everlast Aluminum Handbag
It was a substance for hope.
Jan 8 • Rainey Knudson
5. The Maid of the Mist
She rescues the experience.
Jan 7 • Rainey Knudson
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