Mike Newman

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Man Builds a Lamborghini in His Basement

What do you have going on in your basement? Some mold growing? A random collection of crumpled red Solo cups accruing in the corner? Whatever it is, it’s not as crazy as this. Ken Imhoff, a sports car nut with a bit of time on his hands, spent 17 years building a Lamborghini Countach from scratch in his basement. Back in 2008 he finally finished constructing the ride. Afterwards, Ken simply excavated to get his new wheels outside. You know, ... ... continue reading
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M48 Kommando Tactical Tomahawk

To add a bit of awesome to your next camping trip or day of outdoor work, gear up and grab this tactical tomahawk. The M48 Kommando Tactical Tomahawk is as useful as it is beautiful. Manufactured by United Cutlery, the tactical tomahawk sports a wide, upswept ax blade and a sharp pick on the back of the head. Whether ... continue reading
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Floating Cork Knife

It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
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The McClures

Never let anyone tell you that you can't achieve your dreams. Even if your dreams are as seemingly odd as making and selling pickles. This beautifully produced video tells the story of the work that went into building The McClure's pickle empire (at least as big of an empire as you can have in the pickle industry). ... continue reading
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Word. Notebooks – Fresh Series

The new Fresh Series from our brand, Word. Notebooks, sports a bit of a warm weather feel for summer. The four new styles (Green Leaf, Tan Leaf, Red Floral, and Blue Floral) are perfect for jotting notes poolside or while kicking back on summer vacation. Each sports the unique bullet point system that makes Word. ideal ... continue reading
$10 buy Related Items: Gear, Notebooks, Work, Write.
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Signfeld Prints

For all the incredible adjectives you could use to describe Seinfeld, "stylish" is probably not the first that comes to mind. From Jerry's blindingly white sneakers to Elaine's sweet-ass dance moves, style was one of the only things the show wasn't about. If you want to display a bit of love for one of the greatest ... continue reading
$20 buy Related Items: Art, Decor, Home.
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Man of Steel – Latest Trailer

If it feels like we've been posting a lot of Man of Steel trailers lately, it's because we have. And we're not prepared to stop. Each seems more epic than the last. This Nokia Exclusive basically jams two minutes of action from the movie into one hell of an adrenaline injection. We're counting down the days.
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11 Westerns Every Guy Should See

No film genre is as American as the Western. Greats like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood gained a helping of their machismo from starring in a handful. Many made us long for having a cold beer in a hot saloon and taking a stroll down a dusty trail. Of course, like any movie genre, they aren’t all good. These are the 11 Westerns Every Guy Should See. ... continue reading
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1,000HP Volkswagen Golf

No offense to VW, but insane speed isn't the first thing that comes to mind when we see a Golf. Reliability, solid gas mileage, the ability to fit in small parking spots, these are the initial things that pop up. Not any more. Boba-Motoring just took the Volkswagen ride and made it ridiculous. Ridiculous like 1,013 ... continue reading
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Skull Tidy Organizer

You probably store your everyday carry items in one of two ways. Either you toss them in a bowl or some sort of valet, or you haphazardly strew them about your apartment making for a morning game of hide and seek with your cell and wallet. For an artistically sweeter and macabre way to store your gear, consider the ... continue reading
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LEGO Cars from 80s Shows & Movies

Back in the 80's, the only things we were building with LEGO bricks were cars that looked like giant boxes on wheels. If our rides actually existed, people would be hitting overpasses, bumping into people in other lanes, and having to deal with a multitude of blind spots whenever they were behind the wheel. We prefer ... continue reading
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Oscar Mayer Bacon Boxes

What do you get the man who has everything? How about something no man could have enough of? Bacon. Oscar Mayer is here to make Father's Day a breeze with these bacon gift sets. Choose from The Commander (18-20 bacon strips, a money clip, and elegant card stock - $22), The Matador (18-20 bacon strips, bacon cufflinks, ... continue reading
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Vapur Eclipse Anti-Bottle

We already liked the Anti-Bottles from Vapur, but didn't always want a neon blue drinking vessel that stands out like death metal fan at a Justin Bieber concert. The Eclipse series is more our speed. Available in either Olive Green or Night Blue, the collapsible plastic bottle is ideal for camping, hiking, or climbing. ... continue reading
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