Some reviewers have called the recent remake of the horror classic Nosferatu “the perfect horror film.” However, its source material, a silent film from the 1920s, almost didn’t exist. This week, that complicated history and the story it tells us about the challenges of preserving films from the silent era.

We know a product or service can be trademarked, but can a smell? A toy from your past decided to try. 

Why is New Year’s Day observed on January 1st?  “Why not?” is not a sufficient answer.



Sources:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/nightmarish-classic-nosferatu-almost-destroyed-one-furious/
https://mashable.com/article/hasbro-play-doh-smell-trademark
https://time.com/6550127/new-year-celebration-january-calendar-date-history/

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