MJ vs. MJ and the fall of LA Gear [*]
Remember LA Gear? The shoe company rose to incredible heights with endorsements from the likes of Paula Abdul and Michael Jackson. But what caused its demise?
Month: May 2020
Fine: the Shanghai cafe that measures 20 square metres [*]
In Shanghai, Fine 西洋果子店 (or Fine for short) fits a mixed minimalist Japanese-style cafe into 20 square metres.
Pets wore masks during the 1918 flu pandemic [*]
Cats and dogs donned masks during the flu pandemic of 1918. But how different was it for pets back then compared to the current COVID-19 pandemic?
Do you dance when Law & Order SVU comes on? [*]
In the internet justice system, dance based videos are considered especially awesome. On Cultrface, the dedicated writers who investigate these amazing routines are members of an elite squad known as the Special Viewers Unit. These are their stories.
Why Dan Larson sold his toy collection [*]
Toy Galaxy's host Dan Larson sold his toy collection to save his toy collection. He explained how and why in this candid video.
The African American Miniature Museum [*]
Artist Karen Collins took extra care in creating the incredible African American Miniature Museum. This is her story.
The rise and demise of Betamax [*]
Before DVDs, Blu-Ray discs and even VHS tapes, there was the Betamax.
28 facts about Jamaican culture [*]
Learn more about Jamaican culture with these 28 facts and see the Caribbean island in a brighter light.
Social Theory: fashion for black culture and identity [*]
Social Theory creates apparel that promotes pride in Black identity and Black culture