Author: Tony M.

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The Short History of Hello vs Ahoy

Alexander Graham Bell used the word "ahoy" to greet people on the telephone. You would figure that would stick since he created the telephone. However, Thomas Edison, said "hello" to address people on the phone. The stubborn Graham Bell till his death used "ahoy" while the rest of the world greeted each other with hello.

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Polaroid Go

Polaroid Go Starter Set

Create big, smaller, with the new Polaroid Go camera and film. The tiniest new member of the Polaroid family is your portable, wearable, partner in creativity. With classic film Polaroid film, but much smaller—cute, huh? Pre-order now exclusively on polaroid.com to get it in the palm of your hand, first.

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More Bad Days in History by Michael Farquhar

Think you are having a bad day? Fret not, history is littered with people having bad days. I am a fan of Bad Days in History by Michael Farquhar. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that there is a sequel to Bad Days in History. Naturally, it is called More Bad Days in History.

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The Fourth World by Jack Kirby Omnibus (New Printing)

Jack Kirby left Marvel Comics in 1970 due to creative differences with Stan Lee to create his greatest work for DC Comics which would later be called, The Fourth World. His Fourth World books were a failure in the early 70s. The Fourth World characters lingered in the DC universe for 50 years and play significant roles in shaping continuity. From 1970 till 1973, the New Gods books desperately tried to gain a following with poor sales.

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Image Collects Cult Comic Strips by Shaky Kane and Krent Able

Shaky Kane and Krent Able bring back fun into comic books. The best way to describe their work is Jack Kirby meets Dada with a splash of Fletcher Hanks in old-school comic book four-color glory. Image collects this exciting strip from the British duo. Kane & Able is a 72-page graphic novel that delivers a wallop.

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Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined by Stephen Fry

I am really looking forward to Troy, it promises to be a great read as much as the two previous two books. There are still many great stories to be told in Troy. I am really fond of the hardcover editions of the books. You will not regret getting these books. The stories are timeless, Stephen Fry's interpretations of the ancient myths are a bolt of lightning of freshness. He is a master of words.

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Banksy: Genius or Vandal?

Banksy: Genius or Vandal? is an exhibition that will open in Los Angeles during the summer of 2021 at a secret location. The visit lasts approximately 60 to 80 minutes. This should be the hottest ticket for the interactive event.

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That’s Life by Willie Nelson

Since 1962 Willie Nelson has released 95 studio albums (consisting of 70 solo studio albums, 25 collaborative studio albums, and 51 compilation albums). His newest album is titled That's Life.

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The Invisible Man Action Figure

Mego is known for cool action figures from the 70s. Planet of the Apes and The Original Star Trek action figures capitulated from a purveyor of cheap dime-store toys. The newly-reformed Mego Corporation is creating some exciting licensed action figures.

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Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm

50 years ago, deep in the Welsh countryside, two brothers were milking cows and preparing to take over the family farm - but dreamed of making music. They had the audacious idea to build a studio in their farmhouse attic and record their own tunes.

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Marvel Comics: The Variant Covers

Real comic book collectors are always after the variant cover of fan-favorite comic books. The marketing ploy for both retailer and collector to buy more comics has been around since 1986. The first comic book marketed with a variant cover was the 1986 first issue of The Man of Steel, which featured two different covers by writer/artist John Byrne.

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