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We enjoy quite a few unprecedented technologies today, but much more of the stuff that we use has been around for ages. Ancient humans may not have been able to text or upload selfies, but they enjoyed everyday objects like flushable toilets, chewing gum, and nice purses just like we do. To remind ourselves how good we have it, we created an extended list of the oldest examples of everyday objects. Keep in mind that these are only the oldest surviving examples of these objects – many of these may have existed or are known to have existed even earlier.#1...

When it comes to work shirts for men, there’s no shortage of options. With a variety of styles, fabrics, and features available, it can be challenging to find the perfect work shirt that not only suits your job but also offers comfort and durability. In this guide, we’ll explore how to choose the best work shirts for men, delve into the world of short sleeve work shirts, and provide practical tips for maintaining your work shirts to ensure they remain in great condition. How to Choose the Best Work Shirts for Men When selecting the best work shirts for men,...

America has two national holidays that honor those who have served, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The former is for the living; the latter is for the dead. How we remember, honor, and judge the dead was on my mind as I wrote Halcyon, a novel that imagines an alternate America in which a scientific breakthrough has allowed a few of those dead to again wander among us. What follows is an excerpt that foregrounds questions of national memory, in which the novel’s narrator, Martin Neumann, encounters the World War II hero and renowned lawyer Robert Ableson considering his military...

America has two national holidays that honor those who have served, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The former is for the living; the latter is for the dead. How we remember, honor, and judge the dead was on my mind as I wrote Halcyon, a novel that imagines an alternate America in which a scientific breakthrough has allowed a few of those dead to again wander among us. What follows is an excerpt that foregrounds questions of national memory, in which the novel’s narrator, Martin Neumann, encounters the World War II hero and renowned lawyer Robert Ableson considering his military...

When in Rome, do as the Romans. And there’s probably no tailoring house that is more closely associated with Rome than Brioni. We’ll take a closer look at the brand Brioni, specifically their jackets, to see if they are a good value and if they stand up to their higher price tag. We talk about the features, cut the jackets apart, and look at the history of this great Roman tailoring house. Founded in 1945, Brioni definitely made their mark as innovators in this space. On their website, their least expensive jacket starts at around three thousand dollars, but you’ll...