In the early 2000s, the Discman was one of the most coveted items among teenagers. This portable player from Sony let you take your music everywhere, long before cell phones and streaming platforms completely changed the way we listen to music.
The one in the photo, manufactured around 2001, looks almost like an archaeological artifact today. For many young people back then, it meant listening to their favorite albums while walking, traveling, or heading to school. And there was one small drawback: any sudden movement could cause the CD to skip and the song to stop.
Many look back on those years with a certain nostalgia, when carrying a Discman, headphones, and a Linkin Park CD seemed like all you needed to get through the afternoon. Today, seeing it on display behind glass is almost comical: an everyday object from just two decades ago turned into a technological relic.
Erik Schmitt creates mesmerizing videos where he cleverly uses perspective and editing to give the illusion of moving cars with just a swipe of his hand.
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Getting squeaky clean! 🛀🦔
Our tenrec, Castiel, takes baths with sand or dirt to keep his spines and skin clean. In the wild, this behavior also helps to remove any debris or pests!