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The Most Famous Pen in History Turns 100 This Year
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The Most Famous Pen in History Turns 100 This Year
By Brett Braley
I Moved To Ireland For a 3-Month Brewing Internship. Here’s What It Was Like
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I Moved To Ireland For a 3-Month Brewing Internship. Here’s What It Was Like

I spent the last three months of 2022 working at Kinnegar Brewing, an Irish craft brewery in Letterkenny, County Donegal. For homebrewers who want to learn what it’s actually like to work in a brewery, an internship like this provides invaluable lessons—including lessons that can be applied to being a…

By Dillon McLaughlin
The Reversible ALTI Desk Mat Includes Wireless Charging
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The Reversible ALTI Desk Mat Includes Wireless Charging

We'll always be big fans of desk mats. While our previous favorites were standard cutting mats, those were quickly replaced once we found out about the ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat. The ALTI features a premium vegan leather surface on one side and plush felt on the other, with a…

By Ben Dahl
Dango Products Pen Tray
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Dango Products Pen Tray

Depending on how serious you are about your personal writing instruments, you probably already have at least one or two pens from Dango Products. If you do, you’re familiar with their approach to manufacturing. Namely, they make attractive, durable pens and desk accessories out of machined aluminum. This pen tray…

By Dillon McLaughlin
Accessories
The Haversack Bag

This small, expandable carrier bag allows you to shed the bulky look while still carrying around all your important goodies. It has internal pockets to help keep organized, cutting down on the dig time. A front zipper pocket is perfect for storing your more commonly used items. Made from 100%…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Bloxes

Need to get a table at the last minute? How about a temporary wall? Or even a seat? With Bloxes, you can create these and more in no time! Constructed from interlocking corrugated cardboard, the Bloxes connect on all sides, allowing you to expand your creation to fit your needs.…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Bisley 5-Drawer Cabinet

Spruce up your office with these colorful, solid steel 5-drawer cabinets. You can fit your letters, documents, and stationery while staying very organized. Use the label holder so you don't forget where you put everything. The deep drawer inserts (sold separately) will keep your paper clips from mingling with the…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Ball Park Pens

An amazing item for all baseball collectors, these pens are constructed from old Major League Baseball stadium seats. The barrel and chip at the top end of the pen were once seats to some of the greatest players of all time. Each pen is laser engraved to display the stadium…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Accessories
Built NY Laptop Sleeve

This durable neoprene laptop sleeve will keep anyone's PC safe, even the biggest of slobs. The only one of its kind to date the sleeve is machine washable, stain resistant and tough as nails. It also comes in three kickass colors - black, brown, and olive. With this baby in…

By Tim Jacobsen
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