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POPSWall of Death Daredevils (Lions & Riders & Fairs - O My!)
Motorcycle companies here and abroad (Indian and BSA, to name a couple) found that the public loved the thrill of peering down just a few feet away from the gunning biker beneath them, and thus it quickly became a highly promoted spectacle as manufacturers used it as a vehicle to advertise their brands, and daredevil riders upped the ante at breakneck speed to make a name for themselves and solidify their reputations on the infamous Wall of Death. With roots that can be traced back to New York’s own Coney Island, the Wall of Death attraction morphed into a motordrome on crack. Motorcycles, carts and yep, even lions– simultaneously racing and criss-crossing in a raucous blur of fumes, fury, and fur inside the equivalent of an over-sized wooden barrel. The sport had a strong run from the 1930s- 1960s (with Indian Scouts being the over-riding bike of choice), but there are still hardcore enthusiasts to be found all over keeping it alive today.
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POPScentripetal-force spin dryers - gentler & more effective than a wringer I've been feeling increasingly dissatisfied with the laundry facilities in our apartment building, and schlepping everything to the laundromat isn't terribly appealing, either. We've been looking at a hand-cranked tabletop washing machine, and these spin dryers look like one might be a useful addition.
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