Author: Tony M.

Doink the Clown Dead at 55

Matt Osborne, the original Doink the Clown, was found dead in his girlfriend’s apartment in Texas. There seems to be a tragic long list of professional wrestling deaths in the past 10 years.  The sad thing about it is that over 100 wrestlers have died before reaching the age of 50.  The wrestling culture is […]

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A Brain Is For Eating, A Children’s Book About Zombies

Food for thought. A Brain Is For Eating, A Children’s Book About Zombies is the latest book to cash in the zombie craze. I am not a fan of the walking dead genre but this professional illustrated book by artist Scott Brundage has good things going for it. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought […]

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Today is Going to be a Great Day

Today is going to be a great day! The day ahead holds tremendous promise and potential for greatness! With the sun rising and the world full of opportunities, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead. As I embark on this new day, I am filled with […]

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Strange Cookbooks

What if your favorite books were cookbooks?  Strange Cookbooks transforms your favorite books into cookbooks. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature […]

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Fun in the Sun

What’s fun for other people may not be fun for you–and vice versa.–Gretchen Rubin Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your […]

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“Ironic” the Most Abused Word in English

Is “ironic” the most misused word in the English language? Few words in English spark as much confusion—and debate—as “ironic.” Over the years, it has become one of the most frequently misapplied terms, often used to describe situations that are merely coincidental, unfortunate, or simply unexpected. Even pop culture isn’t immune to this linguistic blunder. […]

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11 Ways to be Unremarkably Average

Chris Guillebeau said it best, “You don’t have to live your life the way other people expect you to.”  11 Ways to be Unremarkably Average” created by Zen Pencils celebrates the conformity of an average human’s life span. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, […]

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Stan Lee Cologne?

True believers rejoice, The Stan Lee Signature Cologne is guaranteed to get chicks!  Look out Givenchy here comes Lieber.  I just hope this cologne does not smell like an old 1940’s comic book. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from […]

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The Shield of Superman: The Evolution of an Icon

The “S” symbol on Superman’s chest has come to mean many things throughout the 75 years of the character’s existence. Here is the evolution of the famous s-shield on Superman created for HalloweenCostumes.com. Halloween might be a few months away, you can bet that this will be one of the more popular costumes for this […]

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Cronuts: Croissant and Doughnut

Cronuts are the latest craze, but did you know that they exist in Montreal for over 20 years in a little bakery called Cantor Bakery.  They make them in both croissant shape and ring form.  If you are in the Montreal area just give them a call and they can whip up any customized flavor […]

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Star Trek Wine

Star Trek has a new series of gimmicky bottled wines. Talk about the grapes of wrath of Kahn.  This is not the first time the franchise ventured into the booze business.  The Vulcan Ale being bottled in Alberta is officially sponsored by Star Trek. Artist Juan Ortiz created three retro labels based on three original […]

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Learning Swedish Through IKEA

The only exposure I ever got to the Swedish language was from the Flintstones' episode about the two boarders called Ole and Sven. IKEA has taught me the rest of the Swedish language.

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