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November 23rd in nerd history: It's bigger on the inside

November 23rd in nerd history: It's bigger on the inside

Here are five things that happened on November 23rd at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: Boris Karloff (1887), Harpo Marx (1888), Miley Cyrus (1992), Dominique Dunne (1959). II. It's not often that we highlight something before the 20th century, let alone a...

November 22nd in nerd history: To infinity and beyond

Happy National Jukebox Day! In 1889 Louis Glass and William S. Arnold invented the nickel-in-the-slot phonograph, the first known device to play recorded music in exchange for your hard-earned money. All you had to do was stick your ear next to one of the four listening tubes. Now that sounds...

November 21st in nerd history: Like the NES, but super

Happy World Television Day! It's about time TV got a little recognition around here. Go ahead and binge your favorite show, or just turn the TV on and let the droning sound lull you to sleep. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. November...

November 20th in nerd history: Can anybody play the drums?

November 20th in nerd history: Can anybody play the drums?

Happy Odd Socks Day! Now you have an excuse for coming into work looking like that. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. November 20 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on November 20th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I....

November 17th in nerd history: That's my dinglehopper

Happy National Testosterone Awareness Day! If you were not aware of testosterone... which, like, what? ... well then today is a good day to find out more, apparently. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. November 17 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on...

November 16th in nerd history: I made my family disappear!

November 16th in nerd history: I made my family disappear!

Happy National Fast Food Day! Screw your doctor, hit a drive-thru for dinner tonight. It's a national holiday for crying out loud! This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. November 16 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on November 16th for...

November 15th in nerd history: Tunes, squad up

November 15th in nerd history: Tunes, squad up

Happy National Drummer Day! For today only, drummers across the country are entitled to practice their fills as often as they'd like, even in the middle of practice — and you can even give one a ride. God knows they'll need one. This is The Reset Button...