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Since the very earliest days of Listicles some sixteen months ago we have been trying desperately hard to grow mustaches, and faced with our inability to do so, have blogged about mustaches instead. Lately, we find ourselves buying all manner of mustache-themed knick-knacks to fill the un-fillable void between our upper lips and nose, and [...]

When it comes to our favorite disguised heroes and villains from movies, TV, literature, theater and comics, we’re such Peeping Toms: we just want to see what’s under the gear. We should also take a look at the beautiful masks and costumes these beloved characters don to keep their identities a secret. Thankfully, graphic designer [...]

Clayton Moore, the actor who played the iconic TV Western superhero The Lone Ranger, would have been 95 today had he not died in 1999. In celebration of his work as one of the most American of the early superheroes (The Lone Ranger first appeared in 1933 as a radio program, then later as a [...]

The 42nd President of the United States of America celebrates his 63rd birthday today, perhaps you’ve heard of him? William Jefferson Clinton managed to remain one of the most popular Presidents during his time in office despite certain unmentionable scandals, and has only become more beloved since. After leaving office he single-handedly gentrified Harlem, and [...]

Michael Jackson died yesterday, and while everybody is still reeling from the news and trying to process the odd mixture of sadness, confusion (anger?) and adoration that most have felt for the pop superstar and, lately, reclusive nut-job throughout their lives, list-form tributes abound. Rather than add one to the mix, we’ll add 10 suggestions [...]

Those tireless recyclers and re-users over at TreeHugger point us to the results of a Chilean design competition co-sponsored by Remade in Chile and Puma. The goal put to design students was to create useful and/or pleasant objects from old Puma sneakers and promotional materials. Here are the most impressive results, 8 Objects Fashioned from [...]