Paul Strauss

Chicago

Publisher and Editor at The Awesomer

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Watch a Bladesmith Make a Beautiful Renaissance-style Dagger

2 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Making a Renaissance-style Dagger blacksmithing | daggers | damascus | knives | making | weapons Bladesmith Kyle Royer showcases his mastery of the craft by making a 14-inch tile-welded dagger with quillons.
Parkit Voyager x Salty Crew Beach Chair

2 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

chairs | outdoors | parkit Buy Price: $199.00+ Parkit and Salty Crew joined forces to create this limited-edition Voyager Chair, a rugged, 3-in-1 seat, cooler, and backpack designed for life on the water and the beach. Featuring a deep-water blue topo pattern, stainless steel hardware, and boat-safe rubber feet, itâ€™s rustproof, portable, and built for comfort from sunrise fishing trips to sunset bonfires.
Feel Good Inc. Sung by the Movies

2 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Feel Good Inc. Sung by the Movies edits | gorillaz | movies | the unusual suspect The Unusual Suspect diced and sliced tidbits from nearly 200 movies to perform Feel Good Inc. As with his other edits, each word or phrase was spoken by a different character, breathing new life into the 2005 Gorillaz hit. Bonus points for all the evil laughs and Beaker’s meeps. VIDEO
"Slice of Life" Looks at New Uses for Former Pizza Huts

3 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Slice of Life (Trailer) architecture | documentaries | movies | pizza hut | retro Slice of Life: The American Dream. In Former Pizza Huts. is a documentary by Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker that explores how old Pizza Hut buildings have been reimagined. Once symbols of family dining, these iconic red-roofed spaces now house everything from an LGBTQ+ church to a karaoke bar and a cannabis dispensary. Available now on Prime Video.
A Compilation of 1960s Factory Films

3 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

A Compilation of 1960s Factory Films archives | factories | vintage Enjoy watching how things are made? British Pathé gathered 10 short clips from their film archive, showcasing how factories produced electric guitars, wallpaper, parking meters, candies, and more. It’s amazing how much handwork went into making eyeglass lenses back in the day. For more vintage factory footage, check out Pathé’s 1950s compilation. VIDEO
Swap Your Sharpie for This Stainless Steel Permanent Marker

3 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

office supplies | pens | stainless steel Buy Price: $7.58+ Zebra Pen’s PM-701 permanent marker is a great Sharpie alternative, with its stainless steel barrel and refillable ink cartridges. Its permanent ink writes on metal, glass, plastic, and other surfaces, and its cartridge won’t dry out for five days. Zebra also sells a gift set that includes their stainless permanent marker, ballpoint pen, and mechanical pencil.
"Resonance" Is a Student-developed Adventure Game with Beautiful Environments

3 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Resonance (Gameplay) adventures | indie | third-person Created by students from LISAA – The Higher Institute of Applied Arts as their graduation project, Resonance drops players onto a mysterious and hostile planet where an alien explorer finds the remains of an advanced robotic species. Its environments and artwork are top-notch, though it serves only as a prologue for a potential full-length game.
Benchmade Station Knife

3 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

benchmade | kitchen | knives Buy Price: $425.00+ Any discerning chef would be happy to have this quality Benchmade knife in their toolkit. Its razor-sharp 5.97″ clip-point blade is ideal for cutting meat and veggies, while its sculpted handle provides the perfect grip. Made in Oregon, the Station Knife is available with G10, carbon fiber, aluminum, or Richlite handles, and can also be customized.
World's Skinniest Car (aka the Flat FIAT)

3 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

World’s Skinniest Car (aka the Flat FIAT) cars | fiat | flat | mods What do you do when you have a junkyard full of beaters? Well, if you’re from tutti pazzi per marazzi, you use the parts to make insane cars. This former FIAT Panda has been flattened to just under 20″ wide. It has a single seat, a single headlight, a tiny steering wheel – and yes, an engine. For more fun with FIATs, check out Carmagheddon’s ultimate lowrider.
Don't Panic. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Playing Cards Are Here

3 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

douglas adams | playing cards | science fiction | the hitchiker's guide to the galaxy The Infinite Improbability Deck pays tribute to Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Designed by Jack Brutus Penny for Prodigal Entertainment, the cards feature detailed art of characters like Marvin and Zaphod. It boasts holographic foiled backs, double-foiled tuck boxes, and comes in six different laser-cut sleeves and tuck variations.