If you’ve ever been to a favorite watering hole on a weekend, or during a particularly excellent happy hour, you know places like that can turn into a real zoo. Look closely enough, you can even see examples of all the different animals. Some ape beating his chest, a proud lion roaring to show off,…
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We’re appreciative of many mechanical inventions. Planes are terrific. We can get from the East Coast to the West Coast in a matter of hours. And who doesn’t love the refrigerator? Mm, cold sodas and leftovers. No one has rhapsodized the refrigerator in songs, though, or made movies about the romance of it. Arguably our…
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For some of us, our first exposure to anything supposedly Swedish was a certain Muppet who likes to cook. (Not that we admit it. We’d hate to date ourselves.) Or maybe we think of inexpensive furniture with obscure directions. Both of these are too bad, because true Swedish culture is both amazing and worth learning…
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For simple, utilitarian devices, clocks have a very distinctive cachet. They represent the mystery and inexorableness of linear time, they make us dream about turning back the hands to relive moments of our lives, and frankly, they’re just plain neat. We take pride in our timepieces, and some of them are notorious marks of status.…
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No one would blame you if you longed for Long Island. It’s a gorgeous place with its own unique charisma that makes it a hot destination. Even though Long Island is just a couple hours away, it feels a little like getting away to a whole different place. If you’ve been looking for an excuse…
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Tattoos have gotten a bad rap. Once, they were the symbol of the rebellious and antisocial. Times have changed that for the better. These days, tattoos often display a real talent in a very unique art form. They’re memento mori, they’re symbolic, and sometimes, they’re just for fun. If you’ve been thinking about decorating your…
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This is your last weekend to take advantage of Seastreak’s service to Nantucket, MA! We’re turning what could be a long, tedious drive into a quick, civilized sail to one of the niftiest places you’ll visit all year long! Don’t let this chance for a terrific trip sail on by. Here’s a few good reasons…
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Exposing yourself to some culture won’t hurt you in the least. We’re not talking about eating yogurt, here. We’re talking about broadening your horizons. Changing your perspective. Looking at some fabulous art and letting the spirit move you. And did we mention it’s free? On Tuesday, June 9, the biggest block party for anyone who…
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Did you get a chance to check out the World Science Festival? Maybe what you saw inspired you. Or maybe, you didn’t get to indulge your craving for science and engineering. There’s another opportunity to have a look at the possible futures of technology, science, and art. Better yet, you can do it in scenic…
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Let’s chat about vitamin D deficiency. In short, it’s no good. (Quality medical advice, brought to you by Seastreak.) We’ve been cooped up all winter, and some of us are looking a little pasty. Time to get back out in the sun and soak up some sweet, sweet vitamin D. For our health, of course!…
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