The Origin of Puff the Magic Dragon
How a typewriter in a kitchen and a 19-year-old Cornell engineering student spawned a forgotten poem that went on to become a dank anthem.
How a typewriter in a kitchen and a 19-year-old Cornell engineering student spawned a forgotten poem that went on to become a dank anthem.
We are all guilty of putting things off until the last minute or just never doing them at all. Luckily there is a cure. So quit procrastinating and get to work. Right now.
The most popular bill in the US is getting a makeover — abolitionist Harriet Tubman will takeover from Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill.
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
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Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
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Bourne is back and so is his memory. Matt Damon reprises his role as the most lethal man on the planet for the fourth time in the sequel to The Bourne Legacy. Julia Stiles and Tommy Lee Jones round out the cast of the fifth film in the franchise. A release date is set for July 29, 2016.
NASA reminds us that some of their most ambitious projects involve not just staring at the stars, but looking at Earth for weather, pollution, and natural disasters.
Generally Youtube commenters are the worst, slinging shame and unsolicited advice behind their anonymous usernames. Prepare to have your opinions changed with this life-action retelling of a commenter's raw and emotional experience with a video game. Have some tissues and a hug for your dad on hand.
It's no secret that directors regularly take inspiration from previous films, often creating exact replicas. In this edit, Candice Drouet does a side-by-side comparison of the original scenes and their cinematic dupes.
Augustinus Bader's The Retinol Serum rethinks traditional retinol treatments with a formula designed to deliver visible skin renewal without the irritation that often comes with high-performance vitamin A products. Powered by the brand's proprietary TFC8 technology alongside pure retinol, the lightweight serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation while supporting hydration and overall skin balance. The result is a more refined approach to retinol, one engineered to improve clarity, firmness, and smoothness without compromising the skin barrier in the process.
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Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
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Discover the complex, jazz-influenced methods behind two of the greatest rock composers of all time — Steely Dan's Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.
It's 4/20, a day for friends to gather around the hookah and smoke themselves into a stupor with America's favorite semi-illicit substance. Mashable debunks some of the legends surrounding the holiday for those still sober enough to watch.