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A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese

A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese

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Lunar Pool Table

In the future all pool tables will look like the Lunar Pool Table, or at least we really hope so. Not just good looking, this billiards table integrates with your iPod through 80w speakers complimented by LED lights. In terms of price and practicality this sure beats setting up a…

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Fashion
Nixon The Dictators Watch

The Dictators Watch by Nixon sounds a little foreboding, but rest assured that it's named simply for its functionality. Record messages and play them back or set your own custom alarms. The watches face combines modern digital numbers with an attractive retro square speaker set on stainless steel and features…

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Accessories
Ubiquity Boombox wallet

The Ubiquity Boombox Wallet shows off LOUD style with their trademark boombox pattern. Its simple illustrated white pattern on black pops like your old speakers cranked up to 11. Slim yet roomy, the wallet features a large pocket with a divider and holds up to 8 cards. At $16 you…

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Nike Tennis Classic Vintage

Nike has proved that tennis shoes are for more than just tennis. This summer wear a pair of simple white Nike tennis shoes with anything (jeans, slacks, shorts, or whatever) and display an understated cool style. The Nike Tennis Classic Vintage shoes feature vintage distressing and a subtle perforated swoosh.

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mypressi TWIST Portable Espresso Machine

When you find yourself stuck on a crappy vacation in the middle of no where with just a coffee pot and all you really want is an espresso, don't admit defeat. Bring your own portable espresso machine. The mypressi TWIST contains 8 shots of espresso to keep you buzzed no…

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