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The Collector’s Conundrum
Confronting the tricky questions of an item’s authenticity, story, and value. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Sep 17
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Paul Lukas
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The Latest Developments in Paul’s Home Décor
People often tell me my apartment looks like a museum. Here are the latest additions to the permanent collection.
Sep 16
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Collection Agency: A More Inconspicuous Coin Category
A deep dive into the world of tokens.
Sep 11
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Paul Lukas
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Mood Indigo: The Allure of Blue Amberol Records
Think all Edison cylinder records were black? Think again! Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup, some IC follow-ups, and more!
Aug 18
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Paul Lukas
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A Little-Known Chapter in Gas Station History
A find at an Indiana yard sale led to an intriguing 1970s rabbit hole. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Aug 11
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Paul Lukas
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A Different Kind of Ticket Collection
A Washington insider saved a trove of tickets from presidential inaugurations and other rarefied events he attended. Let’s take a look!
Jul 9
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Paul Lukas
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The Names We Give Our Grandparents
Gramps? Grandpa? Pop-Pop? How do we decide what to call these beloved family members?
Jun 25
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Paul Lukas
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The Power of the Unlikely Time Capsule
As I recently discovered, even the most random-seeming artifact can unlock a series of potent memories.
Jun 23
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The Pleasures of Improvised Bookmarks
Why use a conventional bookmark when you can use a ticket stub, a photograph, or some other object that has its own backstory?
Jun 18
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Paul Lukas
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The Pleasures of Paying With Cash
A recent purchase left me with an interesting piece of change, which sent me down a fun new rabbit hole. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Jun 11
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Paul Lukas
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What Did People Die of 140 Years Ago?
Can laryngitis be fatal? What exactly is a “Fatty Heart”? How many synonyms are there for tuberculosis? We explore these and other intriguing questions…
Jun 2
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Paul Lukas
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Lost and Found: The Power of a Rediscovered Artifact
How an old gum wrapper sent me on a nostalgic reverie. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
May 27
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Paul Lukas
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