Admit it, you want a White Russian every time you watch The Big Lebowski and a Singapore Sling any time you flip through the pages of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (along with an assortment of less legal items). To help you out in crafting these drinks, Pop Chart Lab has created The Cocktail Chart of Film & Literature. ... continue reading
There usually isn't much of a story behind the clothes you wear. People might comment on your shirt and you basically just tell them you bought it at a certain store. End of talk and you move onto the weather. These sunglasses are different. Handmade in San Francisco, each of the pairs of shades was crafted with reclaimed ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
Not too long ago, Yankee Candle Company - the store known for emanating a scent of lavender throughout the mall - released Man Candles. The series included guy-friendly scented candles in aromas like Riding Mower, 2x4, and First Down. Now they return with some new additions. Man Candles II feature some "Wow, we ... continue reading
Todd McLellan's work is basically like life in rewind. Instead of building and composing things, he tears them apart. In his latest series "Things Come Apart" he follows up on the idea he started with the "Disassembly Series" by pulling apart telephones, chainsaws, and more objects. Look for his book at the end of ... continue reading
A few days ago, Google had a particularly epic doodle that referenced Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Man with the Golden Arm, Spartacus, West Side Story, Anatomy of a Murder, Around the World in Eighty Days and Ocean's 11. The entire thing was a tribute to the late, great designer Saul Bass. Artist/Designer ... continue reading
Every Friday we’ll get you hooked up with some solid weekend plans. These are the things we think you should watch, read or do over the next few days. ... continue reading
While the Tessel Jet Pack Backpack has exactly zero rocket boosters, we still like where the guys who made it are coming from. The idea was to make a backpack that was both professional yet still youthful and fun. We think they're pretty much spot on with that (even though we would have liked rocket boosters). The ... continue reading
Tom Hanks has some issues with being out at sea. Based on the true story, Hanks plays the role of Captain Richard Phillips who was the captain of the Maersk Alabama, the ship hijacked by Somali pirates in April, 2009. The movie, which comes out in October, is directed by Paul Greengrass who handled the Bourne Trilogy ... continue reading
We're not scientists, but we do believe most animals are born and not assembled by hand. (Except for the Gila monster, that dude's constructed in an awesomeness factory somewhere.) Still, we have to admit, these Animal Blueprints are mighty sharp. Styled like 1950's architectural blueprints, each piece of art depicts ... continue reading
Some part of the clothing purchasing experience always sucks. You buy online because it's convenient, cheaper and/or you're bored at work. But if you don't already know your size in fifteen different brands--assuming the fit hasn't changed at all--you're going to end up eating the return postage if it doesn't fit. ... continue reading
The female form is awesome. Comic books are awesome. Art is awesome. Mixed media extraordinaire Sandra Chevrier combines all of those things into a series of Comic Book Portrait Collages that are as eerie as they are fun.
It took over 25 years, but one of the most-respected sci-fi novels of all-time is finally hitting the big screen. Based on Orson Scott Card's 1985 book, Ender's Game takes place sometime in the Earth's future and could best be described as a way cooler Hunger Games. Take a look at the trailer and then mark the release ... continue reading
Best Made Co has a habit of redesigning things we never thought needed redesigning. Like the toolbox almost every guy reading this has sitting around somewhere in his house, apartment, garage or parent's basement. The bright red paintjob on the metal box might have faded or given way to rust over the years, but it's ... continue reading
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