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Homonationalism is an academic term coined to describe the selective acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in order to promote a nationalist ideology.
Trans World Airlines (TWA) was a trunk carrier, a scheduled airline in the United States that operated from 1930 until it was acquired by American Airlines in 2001.
The N-Gage is a mobile device combining features of a cell phone and a gaming handheld, released by Nokia in 2003. It attempted to lure gamers away from the GBA by including telephone functionality.
The WonderSwan is a handheld game console released in Japan in 1997 by Bandai. It sold about 3.5 mil. units, and despite its limited commercial success, it is often praised for its innovation.
Ultrakill is a fast-paced FPS game with an emphasis on movement and stylish techniques. In 2022, Ultrakill gained official controller rumble support, under the guise of being sex toy support.
Pantsdrunk is a form of drinking culture, originating in Finland, in which the drinker consumes alcohol at home dressed in very little clothing, usually underwear, with no intention of going out.
Casio F-91W is the most sold watch in the world at 100 million pieces sold. It is popular for its low price, long battery life, and iconic design. It has been used by terrorists to create timed IEDs.
Dendy is a series of clones of the game console NES. Dendys were primary sold in Russia. Because the NES never officially sold in post-Soviet states, the Dendy achieved great popularity in the region.
Sailfish OS is an operating system for mobile phones developed by Jolla. It is Linux-based with AppSupport, a proprietary compatibility layer for Android and custom user interface by Jolla.
Fairphone is an ethically oriented Dutch electronics manufacturer that designs and produces smartphones and headphones. It aims to source materials ethically and maintain fair labour conditions.
The Moomins or Moomintrolls are the central characters in a series of novels, short stories, picture books, and a comic strip by the Finnish writer and illustrator Tove Jansson.
Israel Epstein was a Polish-born Chinese journalist and one of few foreign-born members of the Chinese Communist Party. He covered the Japanese invasion of China and was put in a concentration camp.
TempleOS is a biblical-themed OS created by American computer programmer Terry A. Davis, who developed it alone during manic episodes over a decade, which he described as "revelations of god".
Pixelfed is an open-source image sharing social network service in the Fediverse. It has photo sharing features similar to Instagram and is sometimes considered an ethical alternative to Instagram.
BioWare was a Canadian video game developer specialized in RPGs such as Mass Effect. The company was acquired by game publisher EA in 2007 and was shut down in 2026 as a part of layoffs.
Zhiguli was a designation of cars based on the Fiat 124 manufactured in Russia and the Soviet Union from 1970 to 2012. For the majority of export markets the cars were sold under the Lada brand.