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The Netherlands has issued the first lenticular ‚Äö√Ñ√∫video‚Äö√Ñ√π stamp, using a special printing process on a stamp-sized piece of plastic. Each stamp sells for ‚Äö√ᬮ.39 (46 cents US), and before you think that’s crazy, keep in mind that these are not flat panel displays that we’re talking about. How does this work, you might ask? The technique is a variation on those little plastic decoder rings you might have seen as a kid‚Äö√Ñ√Æas you tilt the stamp to the left and right, the series of images appear to play back in sequence. Here’s how Outer Aspect, the company that printed these video stamps, explains it:

Natalie Portman interviewed on CBR.

On June 1st, 2005, CBR News took part in a round-table interview with “V for Vendetta” actress Natalie Portman. The interivew lasted a little more than 20 minutes and the questions ranged from the many challenges her role posed, on shaving her head (which quite a big deal was made of in the mainstream press), working opposite a man wearing a mask, her upcoming movie work and much more.

“Yes, we know that a digital clock made of wood makes about as much sense as a granite laptop, but this particularly stylish block of timber is one of the most eye-catching and unique timepieces we’ve ever seen.” from firebox.com

Screen shot from tivo.com

Are they trying to deter new people from watching this show or make nerds feel worse for watching it? Damn.