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The Slice archive for Feb. 2, 2012

THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2012

This date in "Twin Peaks" history 

On Feb. 2, 1991, an episode called "Double Play" first aired. Leo awakens from a coma a changed man and a lot of other messed up Shinola happens. Small town Washington at its finest. Perhaps you remember seeing these youngsters at the B Tournament. www.lynchnet.com

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Panhandlers, the furry kind

Went over to Riverfront Park at lunchtime for a little Ground Hog Day ice time. After skating, I was walking through the park and saw this guy who looked to be about 70. A plump squirrel stood before him and appeared to be inquiring about…

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We could have been Bustown, U.S.A.

According to the high-quality site credited below, onetime Spokane resident Henry J, Kaiser once considered building articulated buses like this right here in Spokane (and in a couple of other cities). That could have changed everything. For the better? You make the call. blog.hemmings.com

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You have to like this brand name

www.nantucketcountryantiques.com www.etsy.com Looks like this long-ago business made and distributed crackers and confections. A picture of a Tru-Blu delivery truck shows the slogan "Fine for children/Good for grown-ups." Not exactly "Tru-Blu biscuits give you the strength to get up and do what needs to be…

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This date in Slice history (2001)

Real life slogans for Spokane: "You get what you pay for." "Sensible shoes and much, much more." "Quite a few medical specialists and pretty near the airport." "Great place to raise hackles." "Plenty of blame to go around." "It's easy to run errands here." "Still…

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