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"Plugs: A Journey through Cultures, History, and Innovation" In Japan, the enigmatic Geisha embody the ancient proverb of "See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil

Background imagePlugs Collection: Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

Background imagePlugs Collection: Champion Spark Plugs

Champion Spark Plugs
A tin sign advertising Champion double ribbed spark plugs. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Background imagePlugs Collection: WW II - Princess Elizabeth working as a mechanic

WW II - Princess Elizabeth working as a mechanic
World War II - Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth 2nd training as a secoond subaltern in the ATS - working as a mechanic, taking out the plugs of a car

Background imagePlugs Collection: 1967 British Grand Prix

1967 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 13-15 July 1967. The Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine on Jim Clark's Lotus 49. Ref-3/3078. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imagePlugs Collection: Indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay, South America

Indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay, South America
Indigenous men and women of Brazil and Paraguay, South America, wearing lip and ear plugs (pelele). This is done when the child is young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose

Background imagePlugs Collection: Native man of the Botocudo tribe, with plug face decoration

Native man of the Botocudo tribe, with plug face decoration
619383 Native man of the Botocudo tribe, with plug face decoration, from Atlas of a Journey in Brazil by Dr von Spix and Dr von Martius (litho) by German School

Background imagePlugs Collection: Advert for Reyrolle electric plug & sockets 1929

Advert for Reyrolle electric plug & sockets 1929
Safe to handle, domestic electrical apparatus, protected plug and sockets, made with British standard. Date: 1929

Background imagePlugs Collection: Young woman cooking in a kitchen

Young woman cooking in a kitchen Date: circa 1990s

Background imagePlugs Collection: Good night

Good night
Salar Mosayyebzadeh

Background imagePlugs Collection: Horse doping tests in a laboratory, Newmarket

Horse doping tests in a laboratory, Newmarket
Horse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat turns a knob on a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, used for testing samples at the Horse Doping Test Centre in Newmarket

Background imagePlugs Collection: Enamel sign for Champion Spark Plugs

Enamel sign for Champion Spark Plugs
An enamel sign advertising the Champion Spark Plug Service. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Background imagePlugs Collection: Tapping Steel Furnace Fireclay Plugs Removed

Tapping Steel Furnace Fireclay Plugs Removed
Editorial. Tapping a steel furnace. Fireclay plugs were removed from the bottom of the ladle by means of levers at the side, and the molten steel ran into the ingot moulds beneath

Background imagePlugs Collection: Oscilloscope for EEG monitoring in ESP testing

Oscilloscope for EEG monitoring in ESP testing
A Hewlett Packard four-beam oscilloscope for EEG (electroencephalogram) monitoring during ESP testing. Date: 20th century

Background imagePlugs Collection: Women wearing Lip-rings

Women wearing Lip-rings
Two women from Manganja tribe wearing lip-rings (pelele). When girls are very young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose, and a small pin inserted to prevent the orifice from closing

Background imagePlugs Collection: Masai young women adjusting iron wire

Masai young women adjusting iron wire
Three young Masai women sitting on the floor, while one of them gets her ornamental coil rings adjusted on her leg

Background imagePlugs Collection: Face in garage window, Sale, Greater Manchester

Face in garage window, Sale, Greater Manchester
A face peeps out through a garage window in Sale, Greater Manchester. Date: circa 1979

Background imagePlugs Collection: Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Background imagePlugs Collection: Cabling and jacks on an internet server

Cabling and jacks on an internet server

Background imagePlugs Collection: Picture No. 11073449

Picture No. 11073449
Hybrid Electric Vehicle charging cable and socket Toyota Prius Plug In OLEV ultra low emission Car

Background imagePlugs Collection: View of castle on volcanic plug, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, July

View of castle on volcanic plug, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, July

Background imagePlugs Collection: View of castle on volcanic plug illuminated at night, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, July

View of castle on volcanic plug illuminated at night, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, July

Background imagePlugs Collection: Cultivated Begonia (Begonia sp. ) planting plugs in greenhouse, Chipping, Lancashire, England, May

Cultivated Begonia (Begonia sp. ) planting plugs in greenhouse, Chipping, Lancashire, England, May
Cultivated Begonia (Begonia sp.) planting plugs in greenhouse, Chipping, Lancashire, England, May

Background imagePlugs Collection: Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adults and chicks, nesting colony on volcanic plug island

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adults and chicks, nesting colony on volcanic plug island, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

Background imagePlugs Collection: Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) chick, close-up of head, wet during rainfall, Bass Rock

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) chick, close-up of head, wet during rainfall, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

Background imagePlugs Collection: Mouse connector, SEM

Mouse connector, SEM
Mouse connector. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a PS/2 connector on a mouse. This connector plugs into a port on the computer. Magnification: x2.6 at 6x7cm size

Background imagePlugs Collection: Fire safety at bedtime

Fire safety at bedtime -- a staged photograph for a Safe at Night fire prevention scheme, 28 February 1969. A young man removes a television plug from the socket

Background imagePlugs Collection: View of volcanic plug island and sea, viewed from Bennane Head, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde

View of volcanic plug island and sea, viewed from Bennane Head, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland, October

Background imagePlugs Collection: Domestic Sheep, ewes, flock grazing on coastal pasture, with volcanic plug island in background

Domestic Sheep, ewes, flock grazing on coastal pasture, with volcanic plug island in background, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde, Balcreuchan Port, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland, October

Background imagePlugs Collection: View of volcanic plug island and sea, with Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) nesting colony

View of volcanic plug island and sea, with Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) nesting colony, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, summer

Background imagePlugs Collection: Extension lead, thermogram

Extension lead, thermogram. This piece of equipment expands the number of sockets available to 3-pin electrical plugs. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object

Background imagePlugs Collection: Smiths KLG Sparkplugs

Smiths KLG Sparkplugs
A tin/alloy sign advertising Smiths KLG Plugs. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Background imagePlugs Collection: Champion Sparking Plugs

Champion Sparking Plugs
An enamel sign advertising Champion Sparking Plugs. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Background imagePlugs Collection: Automatic Bridge Playing machine

Automatic Bridge Playing machine
An Automatic Bridge Playing machine. The (human) player inserts a coin, is shown his own hand and the dummy s, and plays by inserting plugs in holes representing the cards


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"Plugs: A Journey through Cultures, History, and Innovation" In Japan, the enigmatic Geisha embody the ancient proverb of "See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil, " reminding us to choose our words wisely. Champion Spark Plugs ignited a revolution in automotive technology during World War II when Princess Elizabeth herself worked as a mechanic to support her country. From the indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay in South America to their intricate plug face decorations, cultural diversity thrives through unique expressions. The oscilloscope for EEG monitoring plays an essential role in ESP testing - unlocking mysteries of the mind that go beyond what we can see or hear. Witnessing the Botocudo tribe's native man adorned with plug face decoration reminds us that beauty lies not only in tradition but also in embracing change and innovation. An advertisement from 1929 showcases Reyrolle electric plugs & sockets - a testament to how electrical advancements have shaped our modern lives. As a young woman cooks up culinary delights in her kitchen, she effortlessly connects flavors like plugs connecting devices - creating harmony within chaos. A plaster bust from 1896 depicts an African figure with undeniable strength and resilience - representing how history has been shaped by diverse voices coming together like interconnected plugs. As night falls gently upon us, it's time to bid farewell with a simple yet powerful phrase: "Good night. " May your dreams be filled with sparks of inspiration. Horse doping tests conducted meticulously at Newmarket laboratory remind us that even amidst competition and controversy, integrity must always prevail like tightly fitted plugs ensuring fair play on every track. Women wearing lip-rings adorn themselves with symbolic plugs - bridging cultures across continents while celebrating individuality and self-expression alike.