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The compass has been an indispensable tool since its ancient conception, guiding the traveler to his destination in both the literal and metaphorical sense. The compass is more than just a wayfarer’s gadget, but symbolic of the inner compass we…
Since the first of his kind took to water, the seafarer and his roving mythology have fascinated sailor and landlubber alike. Life on the high seas was unforgiving, with death among the fathoms always a storm or fatal accident away,…
As primitive a tool as man has ever fashioned, the hatchet has been in use since the beginning of human time. This indispensable axe was a survival mainstay in the rugged man’s kit, and for many it still symbolizes an…
Self-proclaimed gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson left in his wake a legendary “too weird to live, too rare to die” existence, chronicled to bedlam perfection in his novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and its subsequent film adaptation. Just…
Sign language is a crucial tool of communication for many, from the hearing impaired to the mute, as well as for their loved ones. It’s estimated that over 130 varieties of sign language are used around the world, with the…
Sapkowski’s world of The Witcher is dark and fantastic, the stories themselves having been adapted into films, television series, video games, and graphic novels, as well as translated into over a dozen languages. The central figure of The Witcher series,…
Figure of folklore, garden implement, or clever travel marketing tool? Whichever aspect of the gnome you’ve chosen to embrace, there’s no denying the cheerful irreverence that follows this legendary little fellow. Embodying all the aspects of an idyllic life off…
Since its debut in 1987, Hellraiser has truly set the bar for what nightmares are made of. The Cenobite Pinhead left a lasting imprint on the minds and imaginations of a generation, and pulp camp enthusiasts are committed to keeping…
A man is born in a specific time and place in the world, and every landmark event carries its own set of coordinates. For some, those numbers and letters are more precious than any token of commemoration, and thus worthy…
The high-performance sports car owes its real success to the turbocharger, and the auto enthusiast who tattoos the turbocharger onto his flesh knows this better than anyone else. A turbocharger not only boosts an engine’s horsepower, but adds minimal weight…