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Paying For Isolation To Finish Work
- Peter Shankman bought a $5,000 return ticket to Tokyo and immediately flew back to finish his manuscript.
- He paid for isolation on long flights to remove distractions and meet his deadline.
Peas On Drums Reveal Underground Tunneling
- In 1683 Vienna, scouts used drums and dried peas to detect enemy tunneling under the city.
- Peas rattled on drumheads signaled subterranean vibrations and warned defenders of tunneling activity.
Photographing TV Screens To Preserve Broadcasts
- John Cura routinely photographed television screens (tele-snaps) to provide clients with proof of live broadcasts.
- His tele-snaps became a valuable archival resource for shows with no preserved video recordings.