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We found the board game version of Hipster Bingo a while back and it immediately transformed our road trips into hunting expeditions for ironic mustaches and black framed glasses.  The only issue we had was fumbling around with the board and pieces while our buddy drove like he was late for the…

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Sewer and Manhole Cover Pillows

Sewer and manhole covers get a bad rap. Yeah, they're generally gross and disgusting, but they also serve as a barrier between all the shit below (literally) and you. It should go without saying, but also Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. While traveling, one ingenious couple photographed manhole covers from all…

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To A Tee: Nike Hair-itage

Sure basketball and hockey are in playoff mode, but baseball season is now in full swing. And after a long winter, taking a trip out to the ball park is a welcomed event. These clever Hair-itage tees by Nike represent America's beloved pastime while taking a cue from a current…

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Leather Journal with USB Drive

We face a barrage of internal conflicts on a daily basis – more taste or less filling, vintage or modern, notebook or netbook?  It’s fairly obvious that we have an affinity towards jotting down notes without always punching keys or tapping touchscreens but we also enjoy the convenience of going…

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In standard SeaVees tradition, these 10/60 Bucks are named for an event that occurred in October 1960. In this case, it was Gerry Mulligan, the pioneer of West Coast Jazz, performing and recording with his Concert Jazz Band in Santa Monica. Don't get us wrong, we're big fans of history,…

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