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Great Men You’ve Never Heard of: Alan Turing, Inventor of the Computer Program

You sit in front of a computer all day, but do you have any idea who's responsible for pioneering the glowing box that's on every desk in every home and office around the world?

Introducing Soapbox Therapy: An Advice Column For Guys from an Experienced Psychotherapist (She’s Cute Too)

Introducing Soapbox Therapy: An Advice Column For Guys from an Experienced Psychotherapist (She’s Cute Too)

Primer is excited to announce our new monthly advice column, Soapbox Therapy, created for guys just like us who may need some anonymous counsel from time to time.

Make Coffee With a French Press That is Cheaper Than Starbucks and Tastes Better Too

Make Coffee With a French Press That is Cheaper Than Starbucks and Tastes Better Too

Stop blowing all your money on $4 coffee. With a french press you can make delicious joe at home that tastes better than a coffee shop's AND it's a whole lot cheaper.

A Case for the Skinny Tie

A Case for the Skinny Tie

Trends come and go, but as far as professional (and stylish) men's attire is concerned, the tie is here to stay. Keep your look up to date with a skinny tie, a style that was born more than six ... [more]

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3 Kickass Bacon Recipes: It’s Not Just For Breakfast.

Over seventy percent of bacon in America is eaten for breakfast, which is crazy considering how easy it is to prepare and how delicious it is. Find out how to cook it the right way (hint: if you're ... [more]

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Great Men You’ve Never Heard Of: Michael Collins, The Third Apollo 11 Astronaut

Throughout history, for every great man in public knowledge, there is at least one more, of equal importance, forgotten. In the case of Apollo 11, the NASA mission that put men on the moon, that ... [more]

An Introduction to Scotch Whisky

An Introduction to Scotch Whisky

If you've grown up hearing scotch whisky is a gentleman's drink but still know nothing about the subject, don't worry you're not alone. Let our guide to scotch demystify the fundamentals and get your ... [more]

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9 Blockbusters with Hearts and Brains

Not all box office blockbusters are full of explosions. These nine films not only had good ticket sales, they've endured because of their intelligent stories and empathetic characters.

10 Proven Test Taking Strategies

10 Proven Test Taking Strategies

Whether it's graduate school, a professional certification, or the written portion of your motorcycle license test, exams don't end after college. Utilize these strategies to guarantee a good grade, ... [more]