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A video based on the only commencement speech made by the late David Foster Wallace. It’s a brilliant elocution on how we choose to take on the mundane and inconvenient moments in life. Get the audiobook here.

A video based on the only commencement speech made by the late David Foster Wallace. It’s a brilliant elocution on how we choose to take on the mundane and inconvenient moments in life. Get the audiobook here.

In the first go round, Pleated Jeans chose Target as the destination to rename things. Now they’ve swapped signage at Lowe’s with much more logical (and hilarious) names for things.

We’ve already seen how the craftsmen of John Neeman Tools make its axes. Here they show how they make their chisels, which are currently sold out due to high demand, despite their prices. The song is Re: Stacks by Bon Iver.
Blackbird Inc.’s Replicant is a five-panel cap made of waterproof rubberized cotton. It has two mesh vents up front and a leather strap with a metal fastener at the back. Available in three different colorways.
The Devon Tread 2 Time-Belt watch has improved on its predecessor’s functionality, with a new master link system, movement enhancements and new chronograph feature.
Prep your estate in the Hamptons for gatherings for the Beach7 AirLounge XL. In 10 minutes with the air pump, the grass will be adorned with a chic circular seating area and center table.

Pay what you want for DRM-free copies of four quality adventure and roleplaying games. Available for PC and for the first time Mac and Linux as well. Pay at least $35 and you pre-order Broken Age too. Plus, antioxidants.

A short proflie on Michael Chernow, owner of The Meatball Shop restaurants. It’s also an ad for Mr. Porter, but at least it’s one that provides inspiration and proof of where determination and discipline can get you.
A rugged Android tablet for outdoorsy types. Has a 6″ E-ink touchscreen, GPS, Wi-Fi, AM/FM/SW/LW radio, weather sensors, Bluetooth, 2-way radio and a solar panel on the back. Can also be charged via USB.

A stop-motion animation about the origin and the pivotal developments in the field of typography. Ben Barrett-Forrest does a great job of explaining the differences and the rationale behind different typefaces.

Mario and Fafa give us a multitude of reasons why time travel may not be such a good idea, but it looks like whether we’re coming or going, it’s pretty darn amusing. (Thanks John!)
Rite in the Rain’s Outdoor Journal Kit consists of a water- and dirt-repellent notebook, an all-weather pen that can write upside down or on wet paper and a durable carrying case. Available in different notebook sizes.

Mental Floss’ The List Show returns with one of its most practical episodes yet. All websites should require people to watch this video before giving away commenting privileges.

What happens when Leonard Nimoy takes on newbie Zachary Quinto and his all-new Audi S7 in a playful challenge? Old school, new school, speed and smarts, that’s what. (Thanks Craig!)

Tiptop sets itself apart from other Bluetooth speakers with its magnetized mount. It’s meant screws into a room’s corner. When docked into its mount, it effectively uses the surrounding walls as a speaker cabinet.

The classic Russian theme song to Tetris gets a catchy ragtime redo by musician Scott Bradley. We can close our eyes and visualize countless bricks dropping into perfect lines already.

While we’re firm proponets of letting our brains wander aimlessly on the Internet, the guys at Epipheo and author Nicholas Carr say that today’s approach to consuming information may not be the best thing for our grey matter.

Motor Trend’s Epic Drive show takes a trip to a Caribbean museum of 1950s American cars – Cuba. Even if you’re not a gearhead, it’s still worth watching, because it meanders and looks at the culture of the island nation.
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