Summer is a time to recall the boardwalk fantasies of our youth, and nostalgic settings so synonymous with the season. Now is the time for midnight carnivals and buzzing beachside life, for cold beers and cotton candy alike, and all…
The temptation of chocolate is a divine one, and few can resist its overwhelming pull. Decadent and endorphin-boosting, the humble cacao bean’s ultimate endpoint is perfect not only for after-dinner indulgences and holiday treats, but also for the equally irresistible…
As children our currency was candy: we craved it, traded it, and it was every bit as crucial as cash when lining our pocket. Few of us ever really grew out of our love for the sweet forbidden fruit, and…
The UZI submachine gun was born following WWII, and was one of the first automatic weapons to feature a telescopic bolt design that allowed for a shorter model thanks to the pistol-grip location of the magazine. Officially deemed standard issue…
Invented by John T. Thompson in 1918, the American-made Thompson submachine gun has since become synonymous with the legendary gangster life. Alternately called “The Annihilator”, “Chicago Typewriter”, “Chicago Organ Grinder”, and “Trench Sweeper”, among other nicknames, the Tommy gun evokes…
One of the most universally recognized firearms, the shotgun has become a mainstay in gun ownership and pop culture alike, with a history as rich as it is deadly. Predated by its ancestral blunderbuss, the shotgun rose to popularity among…
The propeller carries multiple meanings depending on the man who beholds it. For some, if not most, it’s a sign of travel and speed; of breaking boundaries and restrictions to get to where few men even dream of following. The…
Prior to WWII a “jeep” was U.S. Army slang for a new recruit, someone or something to be trained and broken in until the time came to prove their worth. The Jeep of today is a far cry from that…
Few firearm names are as instantly recognizable as the Glock, and that name carries a legacy and enduring responsibility in equal parts. A series of polymer-framed, locked-breach semi-automatic pistols, the Glock was initially produced for and by the Austrian military,…
The nemesis you loved to loathe and stand-out fan favorite of the hit series The Office, Dwight Schrute was at once the ultimate antagonist and unlikely hero. Unwaveringly loyal to his job and boss, Dwight’s cosplay loving, martial arts practicing,…