Cyril Kornbluth (b. 1923 - d. 1958) was an American writer (the "M" for a non-existent middle name represents his wife Mary, in the thought that she would be collaborating with him). A member of the Futurians fan group, he published prolifically during the years 1940-1942 in magazines edited by fellow Futurians Donald A Wollheim and Frederik Pohl. His first sf publication was "Stepsons of Mars" for Astonishing Stories in April 1940.

Airplane Window Ads - ads on clouds
An airplane window that allows you to - see advertisements!

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Automatic Pilot - a brief history
A device to control the movement of aircraft using computer components.

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Chicken Little - vat-grown protein
Very early reference to meat grown in a vat for food.

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Chlorella Plantation
A skyscraper designed for food production.

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Coffiest - coffee plus
It's coffee that you can't live without.

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Compulsive Subsonics - ads dodge your cortex
An advertising agency works with every part of the audience's brain.

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Depilatory Soap
A labor-saving combination of soap and a agent that removes hair.

Gravy Planet (1952)

Hilsch Vortex Tube - Maxwell's demon lives!
A T-shaped device that admits air under pressure and outputs hot air from side and cold from the other.

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Hypnoteleset
A device that guarantees quick, surrogate sleep.

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Light Absorbing/Emitting Ink
Ink that can absorb light and then emit it in a burst for advertising purposes.

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Plasticocoon
Holds a prisoner motionless.

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Prism Window - better plane window
A device for getting a better view of the ground from inside an airplane.

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Retinal Projection - put the ad right on the eyeball
A method for projecting advertisements directly on the retina.

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Soot-Extractor Nostril Plugs (Antisoot Plugs) - breathe easier
A small device worn to filter industrial pollutants out of breathing air.

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Tourist Rocket
A cheap, unpleasant way to do space travel.

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Tree-Grown Wood
The natural product, obtained by cutting down a living tree.

Gravy Planet (1952)

Water Bulb
A zero-gee dispenser of liquids.

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Water Bulb
A zero-g way to enjoy water.

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