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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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If, for whatever reason, you're not familiar with the work of Phil Tippett, he's a renowned director and Oscar and Emmy award-winning visual effects, stop-motion animation maestro and character creator. Whether he's been working with other studio or through his own Tippett Sudio, he's been in involved with plenty of…

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Nokia 800 Tough Phone

In a world of fancy smartphones, sometimes you just need something that can take a licking. Nokia's 800 Tough Phone doesn't care much about great photos, movie streaming, or a ginormous screen. What it does care about is IP68 certified water and dust resistance, as well as clumsy fumbles on…

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Volkswagen Is Resurrecting the Beetle with the New E-Beetle Electric Concept

Earlier this year, Volkswagen officially stopped production of the VW Beetle, one of the most iconic and influential cars to ever roll off an assembly line. The modern versions had strayed pretty far from the vintage Type 1 styling that we all grew to know and love, which is probably…

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Big Blanket Co Made the World’s Largest Weighted Blanket

If you're not sleeping under a weighted blanket, you don't know what you you're missing. They help you fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, relax better and can even improve your mood. The only real issue with weighted blankets is that they're all too small for use as a comforter for…

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Indian Is Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Scout with Two New Models

The Indian Scout is one of the most iconic, recognizable and influential motorcycles ever produced. Originally born with the 1920 model year, the Indian Scout is celebrating a 100th Anniversary this year with two new special models and a whole host of upgrades to the normal scout. All 2020 Scouts…

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