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  Martin Frost purposely makes art most people won't see. That's not because it's all hanging in some obscure museum or small gallery; it's because he's a vanishing fore-edge painter. The art form, which dates back to the 1600s, involves painting pictures on the edges of books that remain hidden…

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When we’re young, we focus on all the things we want. We think about the space we’d like to one day have, and what we want to fill it with. Beautiful furniture, toys, clothes—lots of stuff. But as we get older (and maybe have to move apartments a couple times),…

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HEAdesigns EQ V2 Ti

HEAdesign has quickly become one our favorite knife makers thanks to their unique, somewhat quirky designs. If you missed out on the Wingman but still want an HEAdesign blade of your own, now's the time to act. Freshly added to the shop is the new EQ V2 Ti. The new…

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1984 Mercedes-Benz 240 GD

The G-Wagens of yesteryear were little like their modern, elegant offspring. The old fogies were raw beasts better suited for an excursion than a trip to Target. If you want a little of that rugged G-Class history in your driveway, you're in luck. Hitting the auction block at the Auburn…

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