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Right Under Our Noses: Proudly Reintroducing Vintage Cologne Brand Royall Lyme Bermuda

If you've been searching for a new cologne that won't make you smell like a teenager OR an old man you'll be more than happy with one of the scents from the 53 year old, American-made heritage brand ... [more]

Kennedy Sunglasses by Anon: Primer Approved

Kennedy Sunglasses by Anon: Primer Approved

Wayfarers are the new aviators. There I said it. The new standard. The blue dress shirt of men’s shades. The summer sunglasses every guy should have. Check out our pick: Anon's Kennedy.

The Boat Shoe: Primer Approved

The Boat Shoe: Primer Approved

Not owning a boat is no reason to not have a pair of boat shoes in your footwear arsenal. With a timeless look and a versatile style, you'll look great at a company barbecue or just heading out in ... [more]

Why Do Men’s and Women’s Shirts Button on Different Sides?

Why Do Men’s and Women’s Shirts Button on Different Sides?

If you've ever accidentally tried on a shirt intended for the opposite gender, you no doubt figured it out as soon as you tried to button the buttons. Why do clothiers put the buttons for men and ... [more]

What is the Largest Great White Shark Ever Recorded?

What is the Largest Great White Shark Ever Recorded?

In Jaws, Quint notes that his monstrous prey is 25 feet long. Is this remotely realistic? Did Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg lie to us?

Five Reasons You Should Start Using the Forearm Handshake

Five Reasons You Should Start Using the Forearm Handshake

You’ve probably seen some iteration of the forearm handshake in a movie (usually a period piece involving sandals or muskets). It goes by many names: “Roman,” “Spartan,” and “Civil War” ... [more]

Know It All: What’s the Difference Between Jelly, Jam, Marmalade, Preserves, and Fruit Spread?

Know It All: What’s the Difference Between Jelly, Jam, Marmalade, Preserves, and Fruit Spread?

Regardless of what the label says, they all tend to look and taste the same. So why the five distinct categorizations?

Five Things That Took a Lot Longer to Happen Than Most People Realize

Five Things That Took a Lot Longer to Happen Than Most People Realize

With how much history there is to cram into a textbook, there are a lot of things that get condensed. Unfortunately this leads to a false sense of immediacy for some of our most important events. ... [more]

Five Myths About Vegetables

Five Myths About Vegetables

Vegetables have been credited with a lot of accomplishments, in their time. They are the boy scouts. The good guys. The foods that help your body stay healthy and fight off a variety of maladies. But ... [more]