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…until we ate it, and learned that sometimes convenience isn't quite so convenient.

There's no going back for the rust belt, but there is wonder—and inspiration—in metaphor

In 1985, Christopher Manson wrote and illustrated a book called Maze.  It really is a beautiful and unique piece of work. Manson actually said that this book isn't really a book… Read the rest of the article: Escaping the Maze, the "world's most challenging puzzle"

Beautifully art-directed, responsive and fun, this game finds me playing it way too much. And it's not just a sandbox: there are oodles of quests, interesting characters and bikes to… Read the rest of the article: Trials Frontier: a well-designed motorcycle world exploration game

High adventure in the world of high finance! Wait! Don't fall asleep just yet…

His mind sees the world in a very special way.

Before the age of YouTube, you cherished the chance to see a rerun—and you had to take notes.

The wisdom of Stephen Potter is my greatest secret. And now it is my gift to you.

Do you know what I like? You guessed it! And the older it is, the happier I am.

Buy this toy. It'll spin forever (so long as the batteries don't run out)

We all have memories of our favorite toys. Sometimes it’s hard to point at just what made them so special. This one, though, is obviously dangerous.

Have you ever wanted to be a big jerk at a birthday party?  Of course you have! Well, I'm here to tell you that it's the easiest thing in the… Read the rest of the article: How to use an electric shock lighter to lose friends

Two laser-cut sheets of steel, some needle-nosed pliers and a bit of patience are all that stand between you and a “museum-quality” 3-D model of your favorite astromech droid! In… Read the rest of the article: R2D2 Metal Model Kit

If you have a pool table, or know someone who has one, you need to get one of these Wobbling 8 Balls.  

Granted, I'm slightly less murderous. With Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight set to feature the first Ennio Morricone-scored spaghetti western in forty years, it's time to revisit the source.

The Ultimate Deck by Stranger and Stranger is one of the most impressive decks of cards in my collection. The luxurious design of each playing card is absolutely, without a… Read the rest of the article: The Ultimate Deck (of cards) lives up to its name

I sort of have a love affair with beautiful boxes and my friends and family know it. Recently, I received a couple of wonderful trick boxes from a new friend,… Read the rest of the article: Hakone Maruyama Trick boxes

I never thought I'd give two hoots about bookends, but I've changed my tune.