Most of us were too young or not even born in the heydays of the cold war but we do (mostly) know what it was all about from reading about it at school and from watching the countless cold war spy movies (which may or may not be a true picture of the cold war). When we think of the cold war, we think of those cheesy school videos telling students to hide under their desks in case of a nuclear explosion (like a desk is going to protect you) and of course spies living large, using gadgets, and killing bad guys in movies. Speaking of spies, if you’re a fan, you need to check out the cold war era Teufelsberg hill in Berlin, Germany.
Fine Living
Fine Living covers the better parts of modern life: travel, food, drink, home design, gadgets, gear, luxury experiences, and the small upgrades that make daily life feel less ordinary. From great restaurants and smart home improvements to memorable trips and useful products, this section is about living well without becoming unbearable about it.
The Best Views in San Francisco – Visiting Coit Tower and The Golden Gate Bridge
If you’re one of our regular readers, you’ve probably realized that I’m Canadian. I frequently poke fun at our American neighbors, and I’ve also probably mentioned …
How To See The World In HD
(Photo: pedrosimoes7) Do you ever feel as if the world just isn’t “HD” enough? Have you ever wanted to see with exceptional COLOR & CLARITY? If so, …
The Ultimate Knife – Gerber’s Bear Grylls Surival Series
Ever since I was a child, I’ve been interested in knives and anything even vaguely hunting or military related.
I don’t know why exactly; I’ve never needed to hunt for my food (I have a supermarket for that), and outside of computer games, I’ve never had to defend myself using a knife. So why bother owning a survival knife? Well, if nothing else, I think there’s something manly and primal about owning a blade; especially one called The Ultimate Knife. If we face an apocalypse, at least I can take comfort in owning a knife that not only has a sharp edge, but also an obnoxiously loud whistle to annoy my attackers into submission.
The Ultimate Knife, made as a collaborative piece between Gerber and Bear Grylls, is a no frills survival knife that sports a sharp high carbon stainless steel blade, Ferrocerium rod fire starter, and (as previously mentioned) an obnoxiously loud “emergency whistle”, which I’ve personally tested out during a game of beer pong to great effect.
Strange: Nissan Skyline GT-R Microcar Based on Quad Bike
When I say strange, I really mean cool! When I first saw the pictures, I thought that one of my all-time favorite cars had been Photoshopped into … well…into this. But nope, this is the handy work of Liberty Walk Performance of Japan and what you see is what you get.
The tuning company actually made a microcar replica of a 1970 Nissan Skyline GT-R, and the whole thing is based on a quad-bike. This first generation Nissan Skyline GT-R microcar is a single-seater and one hundred percent functional including headlights, brake lights, etc.
The Pocket Chair – Sit Where Ever You Want
The weather to sit back and chill in the sun is just about here. You get invited to a patio party but there are not enough chairs for everybody. So what are you going to do? Are you going to stand there like a creeper? Hell no!
You are going to be that nerdy dude and pull out a chair from your pocket. Yes, you heard right. The Pocket Chair is just what it sounds like. It’s a chair that folds and fits in your pocket. The chair is able to hold up to 250lbs thanks to the “dual-action counter rotational support system” that gives you the strength of steel and the comfort of a chair. The pocket chair can be yours for the low low price of $14.99.
Gold Ingot USB Memory Stick
With the current state of the economy and ever decreasing faith in the stock markets and world currencies, many (smart) investors are turning to gold and silver as a way to preserve their wealth. However, there are a lot of people who consider these metals to be barbaric relics (or “tradition”, as helicopter Bernanke would call it). But what if we bring these “barbaric relics” to the 21st century, would that change your mind?
We present you the Gold Ingot USB Memory stick. This cool looking USB stick combines what men have fought wars over for centuries, with one of most useful modern gadgets. This USB stick not only protects your data but also your wealth. Well, not really your wealth because the USB stick is only shaped like a gold brick and is actually made out of wood and is coated with gold-leaf from Kanazawa City, Japan.
