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Million Dollar Deal is like ScoopOn for billionaires

Million Dollar Deal is like ScoopOn for billionaires

If you’re the type of person who has a butler for the sole purpose of typing URLs into your browser, then tell him to head over to Million Dollar Deal, a new “bargain” website for the exceptionally wealthy.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica goes out of print after 244 years

Encyclopaedia Britannica goes out of print after 244 years

Anyone older than 20 probably remembers the process of heading to the library to copy words out of the Encyclopaedia Britannica for a school assignment. Those days are officially over, as the company announced last week it would no longer be offering its printed version at all.

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Sorry gents, science says ladies don’t like your beard

Sorry gents, science says ladies don’t like your beard

As the only truly bearded editor at EFTM, this news saddens me. Scientists in New Zealand and Canada have concluded that men with beards may look older and more distinguished to women, but that comes at the price of sexual attraction. Damn.

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FHM magazine goes bust in Australia

FHM magazine goes bust in Australia

It’s a tough time out there in magazine world, especially for men’s mags. And after shutting down Ralph mag back in 2010, publisher ACP has decided to draw curtains on its other monthly lad’s mag, FHM, finishing with its May issue.

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World’s shortest man is smaller than some newborn babies

World’s shortest man is smaller than some newborn babies

For 72 years, Chandra Bahadur Dangi has lived in his remote Nepalese village, unaware that he is, in fact, a world record holder. But all that has now changed, with Guinness World Record officials this week confirming his status as the world’s shortest man.

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Keep your shirts crisp while travelling with the Shirt Shuttle

Keep your shirts crisp while travelling with the Shirt Shuttle

If you’ve ever travelled for business, you’ll understand the frustrations of travelling with business shirts. Despite your best efforts, even the most meticulously ironed shirt will end up creased like a piece of unfolded origami. Unless you use the Shirt Shuttle, that is…

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Create your own tailored suit online with Vinspi

Create your own tailored suit online with Vinspi

Whether you’re a world class athlete, a high-flying executive or an unemployed bogan, every self-respecting man should have at least one suit lining their wardrobe. But rather than buying a cheap, uncomfortable number from Lowes, why not spend a bit more money and get a tailored suit made from online retailer Vinspi.

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The Tetra shed would make an amazing man cave

The Tetra shed would make an amazing man cave

Designed as an alternative to the boring cubicle office space, the Tetra Shed from UK designer David Ajasa-Adekunle should really be marketed as the ultimate man cave for the home.

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See the forest for the trees from Bosco Verticale in Milan

See the forest for the trees from Bosco Verticale in Milan

The problem with the big city is that it tends to completely wipeout trees and plants as buildings and roads get built. To combat this, Italian architect Stefano Boeri has designed the Bosco Verticale – vertical forests that are currently being built in Milan to help clean the air and reduce pollution.

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EFTM Caffeination: Nespresso DeLonghi Lattissima+ review

EFTM Caffeination: Nespresso DeLonghi Lattissima+ review

There are two types of people who buy home coffee machines: Those who are out of time and want a quick, easy and cost-effective solution; or those who want to take time to enjoy a quality coffee at home. The Nespresso Lattissima+ from DeLonghi is the perfect machine for group one.

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