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My Personal Sign Shangri-La
I recently got to attend two amazing sign-related events in a 24-hour span. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup and a whole lot more!
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Paul Lukas
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Go This Way — No, Wait, Go That Way!
Some confusing airport signs could easily send you off in the wrong direction. Plus possibly the last batch of stick figures in peril.
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Paul Lukas
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The Humble Sign with a Hidden Superpower
No other sign can do what this “Wet Paint” sign does. Plus still more stick figures in peril!
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Paul Lukas
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The Endless Comedy of Stick Figures in Peril
What’s funnier than a stick figure experiencing misfortune? Hundreds or even thousands of them. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
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Paul Lukas
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The Strange World of Tsunami Warning Signs
There are countless ways to depict massive waves crashing down on tiny stick figures — many of which are oddly amusing. Plus a new gift-subscription…
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Paul Lukas
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Little Stories: The Special Fork
How I sent coded messages while setting the table for dinner.
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Paul Lukas
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A Common Design Error That’s Been Hiding in Plain Sight
Is an error really an error if nobody notices it? Plus an important nesting bowl update!
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Paul Lukas
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The Surprising Visual Pleasures of Tire Shops
An excellent obsessive photography project about an unlikely subject. Plus more unusual traffic signs!
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Paul Lukas
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Dave Mandl
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Some Very Unusual Traffic Signs
Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup, and more!
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Paul Lukas
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The World’s Most Ridiculous Stop Sign
Its absurdity is also its appeal.
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Paul Lukas
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A Visit to the New York Sign Museum
I could have spent the whole day there.
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Paul Lukas
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Major News: BOMP Is Back!
Our old favorite is back from the dead.
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Paul Lukas
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