At its peak in the mid-2000s Blockbuster was everywhere, and Friday night meant browsing the shelves, arguing over what to watch and paying the late fee on Monday. Then streaming arrived and the stores closed one by one.
The last one is in Bend, Oregon. It still rents physical movies and has become a pilgrimage spot. People travel from around the world to take a photo and rent something, just for the feeling of it.
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We made all 240 of these, in English and Indonesian, from one script each. We make story series for brands, schools and channels.
0:50 the letter Where do letters with no address go? 
0:51 the first web page The first website ever made is still online 
1:04 the ulekan The volcanic stone behind every great sambal 
0:51 the last payphone The last payphone in New York City 
0:58 the bulb The light bulb that has been on since 1901 
1:00 the sticky note How a failed glue became the Post-it Note ← All stories Next story: Why the first footprint on the Moon is still there →
