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futura Houston SLAB Car Culture
Rollin' slow, loud, and bangin' with the swangas pokin' out
futura Vivid candy paint jobs and trunk-mounted fifth wheels define the exterior aesthetic of a classic SLAB.
Fun Fact
SLAB trunks: Many SLAB trunks feature motorized, robotic hinges that swing the lid open and closed automatically while the car is moving.
futura Swangas are highly sought-after wire-spoke wheels that protrude significantly from the car's sides.
Glossary
slab (noun)
A broad, flat, thick piece of stone, wood, or other solid material. In Houston, these customized vehicles first appeared in the city's Black neighborhoods during the mid-1980s.
A broad, flat, thick piece of stone, wood, or other solid material. In Houston, these customized vehicles first appeared in the city's Black neighborhoods during the mid-1980s.
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What does the acronym SLAB stand for in Houston's custom car culture?
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Which classic luxury car's 1983 and 1984 factory rims inspired the iconic protruding 'swanga' wheels?
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What unique feature is mounted on the trunk of a classic Houston SLAB?
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Which legendary Houston DJ pioneered the slow, heavy hip-hop tempo that matches the cruising speed of SLABs?
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Which decade saw the initial birth and rise of the SLAB car culture in Houston's African American neighborhoods?
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How far can protruding 'swanga' wire spokes legally or custom-built extend from the side of a vehicle?
futura George Washington welcomed early mummers to his Philadelphia home in the 1790s, helping legitimize their street customs.
futura Philadelphia Mummers Parade
We wear the ancient masks to chase the winter cold, And strut the city streets in feathers and in gold!
futura President George Washington was entertained by early mummers during his time in Philadelphia.
Fun Fact
Mummering origins: The word 'mummer' likely comes from the German word 'mummer,' which means to wear a mask or disguise.
futura Swedish and Finnish settlers brought the explosive tradition of welcoming the New Year with gunfire to Philadelphia.
Glossary
mummering (noun)
The folk practice of wearing a disguise or mask to perform music and plays during festive seasons. Swedish settlers introduced this festive performance practice to the Philadelphia region during the seventeenth century.
The folk practice of wearing a disguise or mask to perform music and plays during festive seasons. Swedish settlers introduced this festive performance practice to the Philadelphia region during the seventeenth century.
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What does the word 'mummer' historically mean in its Germanic and French roots?
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When was the first official city-sanctioned Mummers Parade held in Philadelphia?
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What traditional English folk play, featuring characters like St. George, is a direct ancestor of mummering?
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Which European settlers introduced the tradition of 'New Year's shooting' to the Philadelphia region?
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Which U.S. President was visited by early mummers performing door-to-door during his residence in Philadelphia?
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What did early Philadelphia mummers fire into the air to celebrate the New Year?
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Who was the Philadelphia publicist who helped establish the first official, city-sponsored Mummers Parade?
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Which ancient Roman winter festival heavily influenced early mummering traditions?
futura New York City Pace
With crowded streets, And big city speed, New Yorkers gotta move!
futura A 2007 global study tracked pedestrian speeds in 32 major cities worldwide.
Fun Fact
City walking speeds: In 2007, researchers found global walking speeds had increased by 10 percent since the 1990s.
futura Stanley Milgram argued that fast walking helps city dwellers filter out overwhelming sensory stimuli.
Glossary
pace of life (noun)
The speed at which daily activities are conducted and lives are lived within a community. Psychologist Robert Levine famously measured this concept by timing pedestrians walking sixty feet in Manhattan.
The speed at which daily activities are conducted and lives are lived within a community. Psychologist Robert Levine famously measured this concept by timing pedestrians walking sixty feet in Manhattan.
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What psychological term describes the irritation felt when blocked by slow walkers?
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What did researchers note about fast-walking cities and coronary heart disease?
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In Bornstein's 1976 study, how far did researchers measure pedestrians walking to calculate speed?
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By what percentage did global walking speeds increase between the 1990s and 2007?
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What did psychologist Marc Bornstein discover in 1976 about walking speeds?
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According to a 2007 British Council study, which city had the fastest average walking speed?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary factor psychologists associate with fast city paces?
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Which famous psychologist proposed that city dwellers walk fast to handle cognitive overload?
