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Driver watches, originally designed for drivers in the early 20th century, blend practicality with unique aesthetics. Their distinctive feature is the tilted dial, allowing drivers to read the time without turning their wrist. This design innovation was crucial for early automobile racers, who needed to keep their hands on the
Culture
In the realm of luxury watches, few names resonate as distinctly as Cartier. Renowned for its rich history of crafting timepieces that combine elegance with innovation, Cartier has remained a beacon of sophistication in the horological world.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was one of the greatest writers of the German Romantic period. Matthew Bell is professor of German and comparative literature at King's College London. His books include Goethe’s Naturalistic Anthropology and Melancholia: The Western Malady.
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Hunter S. Thompson’s acid-laced counterculture classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, is given the ultimate collector’s makeover in this 50th anniversary Folio Society edition featuring Ralph Steadman’s original illustrations and an exclusive introduction by David Mamet.
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The Global Consciousness Project (GCP) was born out of a desire to explore the uncharted territories of human consciousness and its interaction with the physical world, has become a focal point of my personal and professional journey.
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Alright, buckle up 'cause I'm about to take you on a wild ride through the wacky world of music - and I ain't just talkin' about your average chart-topper. Ever heard of Adriano Celentano's "Prisencolinensinainciusol"? Yeah, that's a
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So, you're wandering into the realm of Franz Kafka's The Castle, an enigmatic and thought-provoking novel that pulls you in like quicksand.
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In the captivating book Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke, we're introduced to the idea that the uncertainty we face in life is not something to fear, but rather an opportunity to hone our decision-making skills.
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Simulacra and Simulations is a 1981 book by French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, in which he discusses the implications of the concept of simulacra for contemporary society.
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Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy that dates back to the Heian period, between 794 to 1185. It refers to the sense of purpose or meaning in life that gives individuals a reason to wake up in the morning and live each day to the fullest. The concept of ikigai is
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From March 1940, a fascinating look at the development of Hitler's reputation in Germany and the UK, and the way that his publishers were forced to change the way they marketed his book.
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The first time you read anything by Tolkien, it's like listening to English and Finish mixed together. I understood about half of what he was saying. If you've seen the Lord of the Rings movies, try starting with the last chapter of The Silmarillion, Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age.