Gimme gimme gimme more of Stockholm’s new music destination
Anyone can (attempt to) sing Dancing Queen in a karaoke bar. But what about singing Dancing Queen along with a holographic rendering of ABBA and then fielding a real live phone call from one of the original band members? That's possible only if you are exceedingly wealthy, eccentric and well-connected ...
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If you enjoy lighting your hard earned cash on fire, then you need to own these movies!
There is nothing wrong with a guilty pleasure movie. Bring It On comes to mind. So does Spaceballs. We are even partial to a hilarious romp of epic stupidity from time to time (we are looking at you Hot Tub Time Machine). But, the worst movies of ...
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The nominees for the Diagram Prize
The Pulitzer Prize, the Booker Prize and the Nobel Prize get most of the "prize" headlines. We think it's time people give more love to the Diagram Prize, a prestigious honor that's awarded each year to the book with the oddest title. Or, most years it's awarded. In 1987, the Diagram ...
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Home items for the geeky
Spot Cool Stuff previously reviewed 10 creative pieces of jewelry geeks will love. If are thusly geek-inclined but looking for less of a personal accessory and more for something around-the-house, consider one of these five pieces of geek-friendly furniture. Each was inspired by a video game or a science fiction ...
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Because a sense of humor is key to surviving parenthood
Spot Cool Stuff has been a parent for a little over five months now. Somewhere between the projectile spit-up, the copious amount of poop and the debilitating lack of sleep we've learned something: A sense of humor is key to survival. Which is why we appreciate anything that helps us laugh ...
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A Solve Your Own Adventure book
There are many books filled with puzzles. And there are many, many, MANY books that are novels. But almost no books that are both. In fact, we only one we know of one such tome: The Maze of Games. And that book isn't even published yet. It's a concept project that's ...
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