TODAY’S QUESTION
Rudy Vallee received a birthday greeting on July 28, 1933, delivered in an unusual fashion that went on to become a major source of revenue for Western Union. How was his message delivered?
PREVIOUSLY
That question, again: What publication became known for using stipple portraits known as hedcuts instead of portrait photography?
Answer: The Wall Street Journal‘s portraits are so iconic they’ve been featured as an exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. Kevin Sprouls started the trend in 1979, but there are now six employees on staff to produce them.
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