“The Wacky Weed,” a 1946 Walter Lanz “Cartune” featuring Andy Panda. Directed by Dick Lundy. Music by Darrell Calker.
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In 1976, Santos “Frenchie” Ramos opened a gymnasium in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In the gym’s 43-year history, he only missed two weeks of work until his death at age 78. A short film by Mark Cersosimo and Aissa Claveria.
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Oliver Bullough explains how Russian oligarchs launder money in London.
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“Boris Johnson claims the UK is rooting out dirty Russian money. That’s ludicrous,” Oliver Bullough, The Guardian
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New! A Hotline for Racists, invented by Niecy Nash. A New York Times opinion piece.
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Linoleum, the miracle flooring, was invented by Frederick Walton in 1863. Linoleum was in the Titanic, the British Houses of Parliament, your grandma’s kitchen, and under spinning break dancers. Thought tacky in the late 20th century, “Lino” is hip again. A Vox video by Marie Cascione.
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“Bette Davis Eyes,” written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, recorded by Maureen Washington in 2016.
Maureen Washington website
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“Can I Change My Mind,” written by Barry Despenza and Carl Wolfolk, recorded by Roy Buchanan, 1974.
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“Only Time Will Tell,” written by Maurice McAllister and Terry Vail, recorded by Etta James, 1965.
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“You’re My Favorite Waste of Time,” written by Marshall Crenshaw, recorded by Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs,
Susanna Hoffs website
Matthew Sweet website
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