Many historians out there consider themselves to be pretty well-versed on their knowledge of early global explorers, and while it’s true that Ferdinand Magellan’s was the first voyage to circum-navigate the globe, his motives are somewhat disputed. Some say that he was out for the glory of country while others maintain that he was after […]
Some of us like to protect our eyes. Others enjoy making a unique fashion statement. The innovative among us have found a way to do both at once. How? The answer is simple: custom sunglasses! Think about it: That sun is up there in the sky beating down on ya, givin’ you a case of the […]
Walking through the Sahara desert can be a wearisome task. Sure, you’ve got the blistering sun, dehydration, lack of food and dangerous wildlife to deal with, but what really chaps my hide – more specifically my lips – is the fact that I left my lip balm in my other turban. Forget impending death foreshadowed […]
Whether it’s for overnight oats, salad, three-layered pudding desserts or just the classic moonshine, the uses for mason jars have become increasingly more widespread. It’s no surprise, either, because this re-sealable container can be utilized in countless different applications. Just about any food or drink imaginable can be placed inside and, with a simple twist […]
April showers; everyone seems to love the fact that they bring the legendary May flowers for which the season is so well-known. Well heck with that, I say. I’m sick and tired of this rain. Day in and day out, those annoying little droplets keep smacking me on the head – everyone reassuring me that, […]
Is there anything more celebratory, more flamboyantly joyous and unequivocally festive than a colorful set of balloons hovering around in the air? I submit that there is not! What birthday party, sorority soirée or romantic trip for two high aloft in a basket would be complete without balloons!? In addition to inspiring a sense of […]
need until it’s too late. Scrambling around for any type of container to transport your clothes and other valuables is the last thing you want to be doing the morning before a long business trip or vacation. You don’t want to be that person lugging around a giant, overstuffed garbage bag through the airport, so […]
So picture this: You come home on a Friday night and want to just flop your exhausted body down and sink into your favorite chair with a bottle of [INSERT FAVORITE BOTTLED BEVERAGE HERE]. Sounds amazing right? Well it’s about to take a turn for the worse! As you reach for that cool beverage, you […]
With body modifications on the rise, it seems like more and more people are reaching out for ways to express their individuality. Tattoos, piercings and trendy haircuts are somewhat commonplace these days, though other individuals often go to such extremes as implanting shapes underneath their skin or injecting their eyeballs with permanent dyes. Well, while we […]
If ye be anything like me, the lack of brew portability in this day and age can get ya crankier than a cheese-less bilge rat! Whether sailin’ the high seas in pursuit of wondrous plunder, or just peg-leggin’ back to my seat at a Pirates’ game, it seems like I always gotta keep one peeper peeled […]
Sports. Boy they’re keen. There’s nothing more exhilarating than watching fierce athletic competition in person. You know what’s not so keen though? Sweating your tail off while you watch. Sitting shoulder to shoulder with the dame or bloke next to you, having to fight over the armrest and trying to maximize what little real estate […]
Paper bags: We all need ‘em, but often we don’t actually think about how essential they can be to the wide consumer base they serve. Picture it. You just picked out a slew of outfits from your favorite department store. You’ve got several pairs of pants, a dozen or so new shirts and maybe even […]
