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Brian Bennett

@historyhoarder.bsky.social
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Docent at the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda, CA. Collector of random things I think are cool. Antiques/Vintage dealer. Absurdist. He/Him www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=history… My activities and opinions on this site are my own.

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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 18h
Visitor: “We bought these Groupons a while ago.” *Shows me Groupon printouts* Me: “Those expired in 2019 and currently have no value.” V: “But we already paid…” M: “Because you didn’t use these, Groupon kept the money.” V: “I’ll have to talk with Groupon then!” Good luck with that.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 20h
Back in the 1940’s, my grand-aunt became a pilot just because her husband did. She once flew under the Golden Gate Bridge for fun and was promptly arrested after landing.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 20h
Does this count as gentrification?
Part of an ad from my local Hispanic market where everything now has a “Pumpkin Spice” variant. It reads:

PUMPKIN SPICE - it’s back on the menu!
Pumpkin Spice Mantecadas
Pumpkin Walnut Rosca
Pumpkin Spice Atole
Pumpkin Cake Slice
Pumpkin Spice Horchata
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Vertigo always knows the worst time to kick in.
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Louis Koziarz @koziarz.com · 09/10/2026
Cheap blue LEDs can throw so much UV radiation that they can get your product rejected from EU import (ask me how I know this). Aesthetics aside, I'd be curious to see what a photometer reads when pointed at this.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I wondered what my “About You” listed and had completely forgotten that I opted out of all that shit so long ago, I couldn’t tell you how. Sometimes I do a “what are *all* my settings?” on various apps when I’m bored.
A screenshot from my Amazon account settings that reads:

About you
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We haven't saved anything yet. As you shop on Amazon or chat with Alexa, we'll save helpful information to personalize your experience.
Once we have saved some details, you can manage them here.
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Elizabeth Anne, PhD @lacksauthority.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
never the wrong time for this classic
Screenshot of a tweet by @RobbtKraft reading “scientist: "does everyone here know what Watson and Crick discovered?" 
me from back of room: "Rosalind Franklin's notes"”
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 07/10/2026
Franco-British modern armour to be worn under a tunic and British splinter goggles MK I, front view.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If you were hit with a truck I’d forget you even existed about 2 weeks later.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Before your appointment tomorrow, be sure to drink a lot of water and get a good nights sleep.” I’m sorry. I’m at an age where I can only do one of those things.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“DON’T MAKE ME RELEASE MY MONKEYS!” *slams phone down*
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
One man’s junk…
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My posts would probably do better if this entire site went offline permanently.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My wife got a 15 min interview with Phil during promotion for “Mad God”. She got a dose of his crankiness at the end when he kinda angrily interrupted with “Why do you think we’re talking about King Kong?” “Because… we are?” “No. No. No.” When done, we checked. He brought up King Kong earlier.
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 01/10/2026
Niels made a new cartoon! www.facebook.com/CouldBeWorse...
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Historically some of the most hardcore and decorated US soldiers were wiry guys who at one point couldn’t pass medical because of things like bad eyesight. But they were tenacious, ornery, and epitomized IDGAF. This cosplaying idiot is neutering the military in the name of toxic masculinity.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“This pinball game is playing like crap!” *Makes a slight adjustment to the EOS switch* “Wow! This plays great now!”
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
All I want for the future are ballots that aren’t all old white men, or have Gavin Newsom on them.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Under the armor he’s just a writhing mass of worms.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Some people aspire to be Batman or Superman, he wanted to be Clayface.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
You can’t afford food? Distract yourself by filling your empty fridge with a bunch of shit from the Home Goods dumpster.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Woke up in a foul mood because my brain decided a severe anxiety-inducing dream was how to wake me up. That plus the insane iphone voicemail UI decision to put the green call button exactly where your ear touches the phone when you listen to it. Shitty mood & accidentally calling people. Great start
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I wanted to get into ham radio but I couldn’t afford a Pontiac Fiero. I’d be surprised if more than 3 people get this joke.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
My arms are so bruised up I feel like I need a sticker that says “I’m not a junkie, I just tried to donate blood platelets.”
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
… and I had to reschedule to next week. Apparently my left arm veins decided to play hide-and-seek well enough that I have to go home and heal.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
About to settle in for 3 hours to get rid of some of these pesky blood platelets. First time with this type of donation. It should be interesting.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The “Devil’s Dare” is to let him give you a prostrate exam.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Intrusive thought of the night: Burn an “unofficial” Blade soundtrack CD for the museum jukebox that is only the Blood Rave song 12 times
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What’s your fake STAR TREK academic paper? “TECH TECH the TECH TECH: The writers guide to having someone nerd figure that shit out.”
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Pacific Pinball Museum @pacificpinball.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re getting ready for Spooky Season with our new Glow in the Dark “Pinbat” sticker, only available in the PPM gift shop.
A sticker with the “Winged Pinball” logo of the Pacific Pinball Museum, but instead of Art Deco styled wings on the ball,  there are now bat wings. Same description as the previous photo, now the ink is glowing in the dark with a green hue.
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Pacific Pinball Museum @pacificpinball.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Another successful season of Pacific Pinball League has wrapped! 🙌🏻🤩 Thanks so much to Jonny O. and his volunteers for running a smooth program, along with all of the folks who play 🙏🏻 Congrats to our winners! Stay tuned to our socials for when the next season starts, we hope to see you there ☺️❤️⚪️
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Sign of the times: I was at Costco and there were people lined up for a *sample* of Kraft Singles.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I finally have 2 days off in a row for the first time in 2 weeks.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I really hope the package designer tried to separate the 2nd and 3rd fingers in early design reviews.
A box of “Vulcan” nitrile gloves with a hand (glove) icon with evenly spaced fingers.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I know history has shown that every country eventually has their “mad king” era that they have to endure. I was just hoping the US would at least *try* to use some of the preventative measures that were put in place in preparation for the day.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I’m getting email notifications from the Department of Health and Human Services about record updates for an endodontics practice that apparently has a similar email to mine. (1/2)
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Questions to ask at the next Defence Secretary confirmation hearing: 1) Are you able to get an erection without medication? 2) Are you able to be normal about it?
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎶Isn't it nice, sugar and spice Luring disco daleks to a life of vice🎵
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Contains 3% Juice* *Dumpster Juice.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What I remember about 9/11 is what seemed like the entire world going “Oh shit! Are you guys OK? We’re so sorry this happened. If you need anything, let us know.” and instead of using this rare moment of goodwill for peace, Bush randomly attacked Iraq “Because they once tried to kill my daddy.”
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Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Me too bitch, you're not special.
A Guardian headline which reads "Indonesian forager may have sucked on mond-altwring nuts 25,000 years ago,  research finds"
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It was pointed out to me by a friend that I shouldn’t wear this shirt right now. My current beard length covers the word “Protect”, and I’m not about advocating for stabbing kids.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Saving this photo for inspo when I need to repaint my truck.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Trying to optimize the natural air conditioning tonight in preparation for the 93°F (33.9° C) day tomorrow.
Two smaller circular electrical floor fans on a two-step stool. One fan on the top step, the other below it. The step stool is inside an open front door with a closed security screen door.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Calm down Flipper Clown.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Suddenly the anti-vax movement makes sense.
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This dog was 6 feet from the Kodak.
A still from the movie “The Thing” showing the gory alien transformation from a dog with the canine head still identifiable.
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Pacific Pinball Museum @pacificpinball.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Boldly go to the Pacific Pinball Museum! 🖖🏻🤩 After years of requests, we're proud to bring a near mint 1993 Williams "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to our Modern room! This game has amazing shots and plays fast for a widebody - check out the dual rotating cannons! See you soon! 🙏🏻☺️⚪️
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Pinball machines are fascinating. The only thing I can think of where a problem can worsen just by looking at it. “Hrmm, this flipper is acting weird.” *lifts playfield* “Nothing looks wrong” *lowers playfield* *Flipper stops working*
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Brian Bennett @historyhoarder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
“Hi, I have some expired Groupons.” “OK, well Groupon got that money, but we can off-set an admission price by what you paid this time.” “I have a bunch of them, can I stack them?” “…No. What you have are a bunch of worthless Groupons. We’re doing this discount as a one-time courtesy.”
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