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Remembering to Dot Every “i” — Literally
How a dedicated and detail-oriented public servant spotted — and fixed! —a defective street sign. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Feb 10
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Little Stories: The Eagles, My Mom, and Me
How one of my first rock album purchases led to a misunderstanding with my mom that continues to affect me to this day.
Feb 5
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What the Hell Is an Addressograph?
How a small vintage item led me down a very deep, very enjoyable rabbit hole.
Feb 3
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January 2026
Still More Bottom-Button Banter
The smallest of sartorial details continues to punch above its weight. Plus the economics of extra shirt buttons, and more.
Jan 29
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What’s Wrong with This Picture?
My new shirt is perfect ... except for one little thing. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Jan 27
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Stick Figures in Peril — on a Hand-Embroidered Quilt!
Plus follow-ups on several other recent Inconspicuous Consumption posts.
Jan 22
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Collection Agency: From Glassware to Hardware
Elizabeth Fox has a knack for niche-specific collecting categories across many types of objects. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Jan 20
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The Most Puzzling Part of Your Stapler
The familiar device has a feature that almost nobody uses — and with good reason. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Jan 14
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Let’s Reach into the Inconspicuous Grab Bag
Thirteen short items of interest to help ease you into the new year.
Jan 8
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The Point Behind Pointing
Why do train operators in certain cities point out from their booths?
Jan 6
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Paul Lukas
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December 2025
Collection Agency: Crunching the Numbers with a Calculator Collector
Rahul Saggar, a self-described “calcuphile,” is obsessed with old-school computational devices.
Dec 29, 2025
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Paul Lukas
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What’s the Best Way to Slice a Cake?
It turns out that there are many very interesting answers to that question.
Dec 18, 2025
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Paul Lukas
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