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April 22, 2024

Learning Language from an App

Most Americans grow up learning English, and that is good enough. We’re spoiled that way. Other countries tend to promote learning a second or even a third language as a…

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April 2, 2019
8 Accessories Every Man Should Own

Men’s fashion is more complicated than ever before. The ever-changing and increasingly experimental trends have made it difficult to know what basic items you should own.  That’s why we put…

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March 23, 2019
Annual Checkups Matter

If you’re like most people, going to see the doctor isn’t one of your favorite activities.  In fact, some of you may need to be really ill before you would…

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March 19, 2019
A Beginner’s Guide to Pipe Smoking

Pipe smoking has been used by cultures all throughout the world, over many centuries, as part of sacred rituals, be they weddings, funerals, or the signing of treaties.  First introduced…

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March 11, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day: Bigger in America than in Ireland

Several countries helped colonize the land that would eventually become the United States, so it’s unsurprising that their legacy can still be seen in our holidays.  Mardi Gras pays homage…

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March 1, 2019
A Short How-To Guide to Family Reunions

Some people live very close to their family (and some don’t live far enough away!) so they are used to seeing them regularly and don’t need to make special plans…

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February 23, 2019
What DNA Test Should I Use (If Any)?

Many years ago DNA tests were used primarily for medical reasons (to help identify possible hereditary diseases) or legal ones (paternity testing).  But since the very first “test at home”…

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February 19, 2019
Do Business Cards Still Matter?

Digital devices have managed to make standalone cameras, watches, and even house keys begin to disappear.  Complementing this dematerialization caused by technology, a wave of minimalism is sweeping many developed…

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February 13, 2019
The Cars of James Bond: 1963-1965 Aston Martin DB5

This guest article is written by our Gents Place car expert Brett Hatfield.  You can find more of his writing here. Arguably the coolest of all male role models is…

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