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Fonderie47: Making AK47 Jewelry For Men

Not all guys are into personal adornment, but if you’re one that is, why not consider AK47 jewelry? You read that right: Fonderie47 makes stunning steel jewelry out of repurposed AK47 assault rifles from Africa. The powerful weapon is cheap and abundant- there are about 20 million in the continent. By purchasing the classic AK47  jewelry, you can help fund the removal and destruction of assault rifles and other weapons and help inspire change in the war torn areas of the continet. Plus, you get striking accessories made of guns, which is super cool.

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Shoes That You Repair Yourself? The RIY Movement

Since the dawn of time, people have repaired common household items that are only slightly damaged. When our shirts have a tear, we mend them. When our cars break down, we don’t just send them to the wreckers, we take them to a mechanic to get them fixed. It’s been a long time since we’ve done this with shoes, though, and one company hopes to grant people cobbler like skills at home with their RIY, or Repair It Yourself, line of shoes.

The concept is novel, and even noble. In a time when people have less money than ever, providing the option to easily repair ones shoes could be invaluable. The trouble is that, in my opinion, these shoes are