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While everyone else is blessing-their-mess, you can stitch out a little dose of reality. This cross-stitch-kit-for-the-rest-of-us by Brass Monkey includes everything you need (besides the patience): an embroidery hoop, needle, Aida cloth, and all the floss you could possibly want. That's what they call the thread…you'll have to provide your own dental care supplies. • Features a 6" bamboo embroidery hoop, Aida cloth, and a needle. • Includes all the thread you'll need to complete the design on the front of the box. There might even be a bit left over–friendship bracelets, anyone? • Comes with a design guide–and tutorial instructions suitable for beginners & experts alike (but the experts will likely judge us). • Bonus: It all comes in a pretty box...if we do say so ourselves. • The outer box measures 7.6" square by 1.64" deep–that's 193mm by 42mm if you're fancy.

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Trivia should be fun–not feel like a homework assignment. That's why this Truly Terrifying Trivia set by Brass Monkey is filled with some of the most random true crime & generally creepy knowledge we could find. . .and even better, you'll choose your questions from a bunch of misleading categories. For example: 'Suicide Squad.' Those are questions about Dr. Kevorkian, by the way. • Includes 200 unique trivia cards specifically themed around truly terrifying facts (that you'll probably regret learning). • Each question is grouped in an entertainingly-misleading category to keep everyone guessing–literally. • Comes with an instruction sheet that explains 3 different ways to play (depending on how smart you think you are). • Each of our trivia collections contains entirely different questions (and categories). Collect them all to build the world's most useless trivia library. • Suitable for 2-8+ people. Go crazy. • The outer box measures 3.5" square by 3" (89mm x 89mm x 76mm).

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People love to celebrate their dogs, and for good reason. . .most of the time. I mean, sure, they hate pee on your shoes occasionally. And then there's that whole constantly vomiting thing. Oh, and the endless amounts of hair on absolutely everything you own. What was I saying? Oh, right. This oversized deck of dog 'milestone cards' by Brass Monkey includes 50 praise cards and 50 shame cards, perfect for photographing next to their latest kill–your shoes. • Includes 50 double-sided cards to photograph with your dog–great for annoying other people on social media with. • Each card features a unique ‘praise' on the front and a ‘shame' on the back. • They all come in a displayable two-piece box. • The outer box measures 4.5" wide by 6" tall by 1.7" deep (114mm x 152mm x 43mm). • Cards measure 4" wide x 5.75" tall (101mm x 146mm) with a matte finish.

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People love to celebrate their cats, and for good reason. . .most of the time. I mean, sure, they do literally poop in a box and make you clean it up. And then there's that whole constantly vomiting thing. Oh, and all of those animals that they kill and leave for you to step on in the middle of the night. What was I saying? Oh, right. This oversized deck of cat ‘milestone cards' by Brass Monkey includes 50 praise cards and 50 shame cards, perfect for photographing next to the world's largest hairball that your cat just gagged up. • Includes 50 double-sided cards to photograph with your cat–perfect for annoying other people on social media with. • Each card features a unique ‘praise' on the front and a ‘shame' on the back. • They all come in a displayable two-piece box. • The outer box measures 4.5" wide by 6" tall by 1.7" deep (114mm x 152mm x 43mm). • Cards measure 4" wide x 5.75" tall (101mm x 146mm) with a matte finish.

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DICE ERASER SET – Gone are the days of utilitarian erasers that only exist for one function—now you can correct errors and sneak in a quick round of craps at the same time. This set of 2 erasers will be fully playable–with the added ability to erase any mistakes you make in the process. Other than letting it ride, that is. MULTIFUNCTIONAL - Set includes 2 erasers that are novelty jumbo sized but also fully functional. So, whether you need to correct a math problem or want to place a quick game, these dice erasers have got you covered. Plus, their large size makes them easy to handle and harder to lose! GIFT IT UP - The Dice Eraser Set by Brass Monkey is perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of novelty to their work or school life. It's a must have for school, work, or just as a playful desk accessory. Made with high quality rubber these erasers are built to last, both through years of schools or years of craps! Brass

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While everyone else is blessing-their-mess, you can stitch out a little dose of reality. This cross-stitch-kit-for-the-rest-of-us by Brass Monkey includes everything you need (besides the patience): an embroidery hoop, needle, Aida cloth, and all the floss you could possibly want. That's what they call the thread…you'll have to provide your own dental care supplies. Features a 6" bamboo embroidery hoop, Aida cloth, and a needle. Includes all the thread you'll need to complete the design on the front of the box. There might even be a bit left over–friendship bracelets, anyone? Comes with a design guide–and tutorial instructions suitable for beginners & experts alike (but the experts will likely judge us). Bonus: It all comes in a pretty box...if we do say so ourselves. The outer box measures 7.6" square by 1.64" deep–that's 193mm by 42mm if you're fancy.

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You know, in Brazil it's actually considered rude to show up on time. So get off our backs, dad. This vintage-inspired, cloth-bound daily planner by Brass Monkey is technically undated...but that's really selling it short. It's more like...'un-yeared.' See, we did all of the hard work for you. We've already put in all of the dates, the fixed holidays, and tons of extra stuff like daily random holidays (it was Work Like A Dog Day when we wrote this, ironically), celebrity birthdays, and other bits of trivia. With knowledge like this, you'll be the life of the party that you probably didn't want to go to in the first place. All you have to do is fill in the year, and what day of the week each day is on. Simple. So if you want, you can buy this planner today and still procrastinate actually using it until 2054...live your life. • Inspired by vintage library books. You remember what those are, right? • Features a cloth bound cover with embossed 'The Perpetually Late Show' artwork. • Filled with 366 days (336 pages) of random holidays, trivia, and humor. • Measures 6" wide by 9" tall (and .9" thick, if you're curious) • Includes an attached bookmark to help you pick up where you left off. • The full-sized counterpart of our mini-planner.

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It's perfect for plotting out all of your important life goals–like the taco places you need to try before you die. Sure, this vintage-inspired, cloth-bound daily planner by Brass Monkey is technically undated...but that's really selling it short. It's more like...'un-yeared.' See, we did all of the hard work for you. We've already put in all the dates, the fixed holidays, and tons of extra stuff like daily random holidays (like House Plant Appreciation Day, just for an example), celebrity birthdays, and other bits of trivia. With knowledge like this, you'll be the life of the party that you probably didn't want to go to in the first place. All you have to do is fill in the year and what day of the week each day is on. Simple. So if you want, you can buy this planner today and still procrastinate actually using it until 2054...live your life. • Inspired by vintage library books. You remember what those are, right? • Features a cloth-bound cover with embossed, gold foil artwork covering the whole...well, cover. • Comes pre-filled with 366 days (336 pages) of random holidays, trivia, and humor. • Includes an attached black satin bookmark to help you pick up where you left off. • The book measures 6" wide by 9" tall (and .9" thick)–that's 152mm by 229mm if you're fancy. • Psst: this is a full-sized counterpart of our mini-planners.

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You could say that this cloth-bound mini daily planner by Brass Monkey is undated...but you'd really be selling it short. It's more like...'un-yeared.' See, we did all of the hard work for you. We've already put in all of the dates, the fixed holidays, and tons of extra stuff like daily random holidays (it was Work Like A Dog Day when we wrote this, ironically), celebrity birthdays, and other bits of trivia. With knowledge like this, you'll be the life of the party that you probably didn't want to go to in the first place. All you have to do is fill in the year, and what day of the week each day is on. Simple. So if you want, you can buy this planner today and still procrastinate actually using it until 2054...live your life. • Inspired by vintage library books. You remember what those are, right? • Features a cloth bound cover with embossed 'Hidden Agenda' artwork. • Filled with 366 days (208 pages) of random holidays, trivia, and humor. • Measures 4.75" wide by 7.5" tall (and .6" thick, if you're curious) • Includes an attached bookmark to help you pick up where you left off. • The smaller counterpart of our full-sized planner.

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Go ahead, use a pencil...because we all know you're to bail on your co-worker's open mic night. We've crammed the same great content (well, most of it, anyway) of our standard-sized planner into a 'mini' version. While it won't fit in a pocket (unless you have an old pair of JNCOs laying around), it's the perfect size to tuck into any bag or backpack. Sure, this mini-planner by Brass Monkey is technically undated...but that's really selling it short. It's more like...'un-yeared.'. See, we did all of the hard work for you. We've already put in all the dates, the fixed holidays, and tons of extra stuff like daily random holidays (it was Work Like A Dog Day when we wrote this, ironically), celebrity birthdays, and other bits of trivia. With knowledge like this, you'll be the life of the party that you probably didn't want to go to in the first place. All you have to do is fill in the year and what day of the week each day is on. Simple. So if you want, you can buy this planner today and still procrastinate actually using it until 2054...live your life. • Inspired by vintage library books. You remember what those are, right? • Features a cloth-bound cover with embossed, gold foil artwork covering the whole...well, cover. • Comes pre-filled with 366 days (208 pages) of random holidays, trivia, and humor. • Includes an attached black satin bookmark to help you pick up where you left off. • The book measures 4.75" wide by 7.5" tall (and .6" thick)–that's 152mm by 229mm if you're fancy. • Psst: this is a mini-sized counterpart of our standard size planners.

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Think of it as an entertaining (and heart-warming) to-do list of sorts. Sure, this prompted journal by Brass Monkey is filled to the brim with countless things to accomplish…but instead of crap like cleaning out the gutters, these random (and we really mean random) acts of kindness will bring a smile to almost anyone’s face. So do your part and spread a little joy in the world. You don’t even have to give us credit. • Features 200 unique pages filled with countless random (and we mean random) acts of kindness to act on. • Held the door open for a straight hour at a retirement home? Great. Write about the experience and move on to the next one. • Includes space throughout to journal about some of your favorites. • Vintage-inspired spot-varnished hardcover (with color pages throughout). • Book measures 4.5" wide by 8.5" tall. Think of it as an entertaining (and heart-warming) to-do list of sorts. Sure, this book is filled to the brim with countless things to accomplish…but instead of crap like cleaning out the gutters, these random (and we really mean random) acts of kindness will bring a smile to almost anyone’s face. So do your part and spread a little joy in the world. You don’t even have to give us credit. • Features 200 unique pages filled with countless random (and we mean random) acts of kindness to act on. • Held the door open for a straight hour at a retirement home? Great. Write about the experience and move on to the next one. • Includes space throughout to journal about some of your favorites. • Vintage-inspired spot-varnished hardcover (with color pages throughout). • Book measures 4.5" wide by 8.5" tall. Think of it as an entertaining (and heart-warming) to-do list of sorts. Sure, this book is filled to the brim with countless things to accomplish…but instead of crap like cleaning out the gutters, these random (and we really mean random) acts of kindness will bring a smile to almost anyone’s face. So do your part and spread a little joy in the world. You don’t even have to give us credit. • Features 200 unique pages filled with countless random (and we mean random) acts of kindness to act on. • Held the door open for a straight hour at a retirement home? Great. Write about the experience and move on to the next one. • Includes space throughout to journal about some of your favorites. • Vintage-inspired spot-varnished hardcover (with color pages throughout). • Book measures 4.5" wide by 8.5" tall. Think of it as an entertaining (and heart-warming) to-do list of sorts. Sure, this book is filled to the brim with countless things to accomplish…but instead of crap like cleaning out the gutters, these random (and we really mean random) acts of kindness will bring a smile to almost anyone’s face. So do your part and spread a little joy in the world. You don’t even have to give us credit. • Features 200 unique pages filled with countless random (and we mean random) acts of kindness to act on. • Held the door open for a straight hour at a retirement home? Great. Write about the experience and move on to the next one. • Includes space throughout to journal about some of your favorites. • Vintage-inspired spot-varnished hardcover (with color pages throughout). • Book measures 4.5" wide by 8.5" tall.

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Finally some conversations starters that won''t make you feel like you''re in a group therapy session. Inside you''ll find 200 unique and entertaining things that are actually interesting to talk aboutyou know, like ''What''s the worst bathroom that you''ve ever been in?'' or ''What childhood toy are you still a little resentful that you never got?'' Includes 200 question cards and some rules to turn it all into a game (if you want to, that is). Topics like ''What''s the pettiest reason you''ve ever broken up with someone?'' and ''What''s a secret talent no one in the room knows you have?'' Each card measures 1.5 tall by 3.5 wide. (38mm x 89mm) Box measures 4.1 x 4.1 x 2 deep (104mm x 104mm x 50.8mm).

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Trivia should be fun - not feel like a homework assignment. That''s why we''ve filled ours with as many completely useless celebrity facts as we could find. . .and even better, you''ll choose questions from a bunch of misleading categories. For example: You''ve Got Mail - which are questions about celebrities who still use an AOL email account.Suitable for 2 to 8 (or more) players. Includes 200 unique trivia cards specifically themed around celebrities. Includes an instruction sheet with 3 different ways to play (depending on how smart you think you are). Each two-sided card measures 3 wide by 2.8 tall (76mm x 71mm). The box measures 3.5 square by 3 deep (89mm x 89mm x 76mm).

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HORSESHOE GAME – Hate being outdoors? Us too. That’s why we created this smaller version of horseshoes that’s specifically designed to play indoors–making it perfect for a high-class party. HOW TO PLAY - Rules are simple: Throw the horseshoe and try to make it around the peg! While not a drinking game per se, it comes with an extra set of rules that makes it fun for more than just the kids. Comes with a 4 rubber horseshoes and 2 pegs along with an instruction sheet to help explain the ‘rules.’ PERFECT PARTY GAME - Bring Giddy Up to your next party and watch it be a guaranteed hit! You really think your friends know how to throw a horseshoe and make it land right on the peg? Play the game and find out! It's a game that will give you a night of horseshoe pegging and unforgettable memories. Get ready to have everyone at the party in competition mode as they try to race against each other and score points by tossing as ma

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Think of this prompted journal as the perfect way to make amends for the countless things that you really didn''t appreciate at the time. . .and maybe still don''t. Pro-tip: Use the 250+ prompts inside to help jog your memory and fill it out for mom before you give it to them. Features 200 unique pages filled with the important things that every mom didwhether we liked it or not. Just check off their ''accomplishments'' and fill in any of your own personal memories. ''Mom, thanks for always reminding me that sitting 0.5 away from the T.V. screen was bad for my eyes'' Spot-varnished hardcover Book measures 4.5 wide by 8.5 tall (114mm x 216mm)

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The more you know: This white porcelain tray, inspired by vintage school cafeteria trays, is small in size...but big in personality. Don't miss the recessed spot for your glass (or enough salsa for approximately two chips). Vintage cafeteria-inspired tray design, crafted in porcelain. Features a recessed area for drinkware (psst...ours fit great btw). Hand-designed 'After School Special' lettering on the surface. Measures 11.5 wide by 8.5 deep. (and 3/4 thick if you're curious) Machine washable...if you're into that.

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A party game all about identifying songs–from the most wildly incorrect lyrics possible. As it turns out, sweet dreams aren’t actually made of cheese. Sometimes misheard song lyrics actually make more sense than the real ones–and that’s the inspiration for this game. Compete with your friends to identify popular songs from the most entertainingly incorrect lyrics possible. For example: ‘I’ve got two chickens to paralyze.’ Psst, it’s ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ by Eddie Money. • Includes 300 game cards–each featuring uniquely-incorrect lyrics to a song. • Includes instructions for two distinct ways to play (competitive & casual). • Suitable for 2 to 8 players. • The outer box measures 5” x 2.8” tall x 3” deep (127mm x 71mm x 76mm). • Game cards measure 2.472' x 2.8' (63 mm x 71mm).

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Can’t seem to find the time to sit down for a board game? Neither can we. We’re too busy opening the fridge 400 times a day–that’s why we made this magnetic (and advanced) tic-tac-toe game. Now you can simultaneously play nine games of it at once, but passively throughout the day–or week–or month. • Features a magnet board that sticks to your fridge, a metal cabinet, or something else that’s metal–you know, things you would put magnets on. • Includes 74 magnetic game pieces. • Not to mention an instruction book that explains the game in detail. • Suitable for 2 players. • The outer box measures 6” square by 1.25” deep (152mm x 152mm x 31.75mm).

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Playing cards are typically either beautiful (and boring) or novelty (and ugly). We're looking to change that. These well-crafted designer-ish card decks will be as beautiful as they are entertaining. They'll be sprinkled with dry wit throughout, while also drawing visual inspiration from our favorite vintage sources mixed with modern & fresh themes. Don't worry though, all of that said, these will be designed to be functional first and foremost. Includes 54 cards, each measuring 2.5" wide by 3.5" tall (63mm x 89mm). Lidded box measures 2.8" wide by 3.6" tall by 1" deep (71mm x 91mm x 25mm).

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In this version of our daily planner series, each day gets a full page of real estate–it's the perfect combination of a planner, journal, and that weird friend that knows the most random facts imaginable. Sure, it's technically undated–but really, it's more like 'un-yeared.' See, we did all of the hard work for you. We've already put in all of the dates, the fixed holidays, and tons of extra stuff like daily random holidays, celebrity birthdays, and other bits of trivia. Just mark what day of the week it is, and you're ready to go. Features 436 pages filled with import information like celebrity birthdays and random holidays Features a cloth bound cover with embossed, black foil artwork–and an attached ribbon bookmark Planner measures 5.125" wide by 7.5" tall (130mm x 190.5mm)

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SOCIAL GAME – This hilariously low-stakes social game is inspired by something we all know too well: yearbooks. Players simply nominate each other for randomly selected ‘most likely to…’ superlatives–based on vibe alone. HOW TO PLAY - Who among your friend group would be the most likely to cry genuine tears just from watching a sappy commercial? Players secretly vote, and the card is awarded to person with the most votes. In the end, the player who collects the most cards is declared the winner–relatively speaking anyway. PERFECT PARTY GAME - Bring 'Without A Doubt' to your next party and watch it be a guaranteed hit! You really think your friends know that you're one who's most likely to have an outstanding warrant? Play the game and find out! It's a game that will give you a night of hilarious superlatives and unforgettable memories. Get ready to have everyone at the party in stitches as they try to gues

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BALANCE GAME – A balance game, based on a balancing act in and of itself–loaded bloody marys at a bottomless brunch. The sheer amount of ridiculous items we’ve seen piled on top of bloody marys never cease to amaze us–so we turned it into a game. HOW TO PLAY - Players complete by taking turns adding increasing ridiculous garnishes on top of a bloody mary shaped starting block–as they try not to be the one that knocks it all down. Includes 10 wood game pieces with double-sided printing and instruction sheet. PERFECT PARTY GAME - Bring the Loaded Bloody Mary Balance Game to your next party and watch it be a guaranteed hit! You really think your friends can stack ridiculous bloody mary ingredients without knocking them over? Play the game and find out! It's a game that will give you a night of hilarious stacking combinations and unforgettable memories. Get ready to have everyone at the party in stitches as they try to take turns st

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A game about how well you know your friends–and their horrible taste in pretty much everything. Inside you’ll find over 300 well-known (and entertaining) ‘things’ to weigh in on–from ‘non-alcoholic mixed drinks’ to ‘high school reunions’ and everything in between. You’ll win points for guessing just how under or overrated players think an item is–and then argue about how wrong they are. Includes 200 double-sided cards with 400 prompts like ‘The Beatles,‘ ‘Drinks that come in a Coconut,’ and ‘Avocado Toast,’ Each card measures 1.5' tall by 3.5' wide. (38mm x 89mm) Box measures 4.1' x 4.1” x 2” deep (104mm x 104mm x 50.8mm).

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Finally, a drawing game that’s even better when you can’t draw. Inside you’ll find a pad of paper and 500+ prompts, each featuring a well-known character, animal or object to draw—and players compete by trying their best to depict one, all from memory alone. Each round is judged on a randomly selected (and secret) criteria—everything from ‘most accurate’ to ‘unintentionally hilarious.’ It doesn’t matter if you’re a talented artist or not—absolutely no one really knows what an aardvark looks like, so anyone can win.Includes 300 game cards–each with a different prompt to draw like ‘Bugs Bunny’, ‘A Bicycle’ or ‘Bert & Ernie’. Includes a pad of paper with 86 pages. Box measures 5” x 2.8” tall x 3” deep (127mm x 71mm x 76mm). Suitable for 2 to 8 players.

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DICE GAME – This fast-paced word game is inspired by the vintage dice games we grew up with. The concept is deceptively simple: Players race against a one-minute sand timer to try and score more points than their opponent(s) by forming words in a crossword fashion. HOW TO PLAY - You can only use the letters that you roll with the 15 included dice–no matter what. So good luck with EFGIIIMDDDXVRJZ. The game includes a dice cup, 15 six-sided dice, 1 minute sand timer, score pad, and an instruction sheet! PERFECT PARTY GAME - Bring Fighting Words to your next party and watch it be a guaranteed hit! You really think your friends know how to create as many words as they can using only the word dice? Play the game and find out! It's a game that will give you a night of hilarious word creations and unforgettable memories. Get ready to have everyone at the party in stitches as they try to race against time and score points by forming as many words as

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Finally, an impersonation game that’s even better if you’re terrible at doing impressions. Inside you’ll find 500+ prompts, each featuring a well-known character, animal or object to mimic—and players compete by trying their best to imitate them. Psst: we’ve even included a pad of paper so you can add your own. Each round is judged on a randomly selected (and secret) criteria—everything from ‘most accurate’ to ‘unintentionally hilarious.’  It doesn’t matter if you’re talented or not—anyone can win when it comes to imitating a dog that’s about to throw up. Includes 300 game cards–each with a different prompt to mimic like ‘Kermit the Frog’ or ‘A Gumball Machine’. Includes pad of paper with 86 pages. Box measures 5” x 2.8” tall x 3” deep (127mm x 71mm x 76mm). Suitable for 2 to 8 players

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GUIDE BOOK - Any old travel guide can tell you about the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but what about Joann’s Gum Wrapper Museum that’s in a pink shed behind her house? This handy guide will point out the best (and strangest) attractions in all 50 states–with plenty of space to map and journal your adventures to everything from National Parks to small town tourist traps. VINTAGE INSPIRED - Features a spot varnished hardcover and 417 unique pages of attractions. The book features wonderful illustrations and detailed descriptions of all the must see sights and hidden gems in each state, from national parks to local landmarks. GIFT IT UP - Whether you're planning a road trip or just looking for inspiration for your next adventure, the Bored In The USA is the ultimate resource for exploring all the attractions that America has to offer. The book makes a great gift for seasoned travelers or for those who are looking for a unique and unforgettable adventu

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This matte gold-plated bookmark is perfect for marking your place–and leaving your mark. When it's not keeping your spot in that great American novel you're reading, you can stencil 'I Am Your Ruler' wherever you see fit (except in those library books, you literary badass). Bonus: there's also a 5.5" long ruler etched into the surface, so you'll always know if nearby hedgehogs are tall enough to ride any rodent-based theme park rides. • Made in heavyweight metal, with a matte gold-plated finish. • Features a unique, stencil-able editorial phrase. • Includes a 5.5" ruler to, like, measure stuff with. • The bookmark measures 1.2" wide by 5.675" tall–that's 30mm by 144mm if you're fancy. • Comes beautifully packaged (at least we think so) on a 2.5" by 7.5" peggable stuffer card.

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SOCIAL GAME – It’s the most wonderful time of the year–to argue. I mean, you’re already going to bicker with your relatives, you might as well have fun while doing it. Includes 400 holiday-ish things to argue about and suitable for 2 or more players. HOW TO PLAY - In this holiday-specific version of Debatable, we’ll obviously avoid politics and religion, and instead focus on the important stuff like: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Which is better: fresh or canned cranberry sauce? Is peanut brittle the best thing on earth, or a tooth removal device disguised as candy? PERFECT PARTY GAME - Bring Holiday Debatable to your next party and watch it be a guaranteed hit! You really think your friends believe getting socks as a Christmas gift is practical and fun? Play the game and find out! It's a game that will give you a night of hilarious debatable topics and unforgettable memories. Get ready to have everyone at the party in stitches

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The best part of any vacation (besides the break from reality) is the people watching. So, why not make a game (or two) out of it? Inside each book are 2 sets of 12 bingo sheets, pre-filled with all the common (yet ridiculous) things that always seem to happen - so just hand them out & start people watching. . .competitively. Includes 24 pre-filled (& perforated) bingo cards, themed around road trips and family vacations. Psst: it''s played just like traditional bingo. Bonus: create your own personalized game with the blank cards in the back. Each soft-cover book measures 7 by 7 (178mm x 178mm).

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Traveling is supposed to be fun–but most of the time, the last thing we have time to do is come up with fun and spontaneous things to do on our actual vacation other than google 'things to do in (insert city here)'. Get off the beaten path and use this portable card deck of travel challenges to force yourself out of your comfort zone. Just draw a card at random, and complete the task while on your trip. There's even a spot on the back of each card to 'journal' a few words about the experience. 100 double-sided cards–each featuring a unique challenge on the front and a place to record the experience on the back. Box measures 4" wide by 2.7" tall by 1.7" deep (101mm x 68mm x 43mm) Cards measure 3.5" wide by 2.5" tall (89mm x 63mm)

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This matte gold-plated bookmark is perfect for marking your place–and leaving your mark. When it's not keeping your spot in that great American novel you're reading, you can stencil 'Grammar Police' wherever you see fit (except in those library books, you literary badass). Bonus: there's also a 5.5" long ruler etched into the surface, so you'll always know if nearby hedgehogs are tall enough to ride any rodent-based theme park rides. Made in heavyweight metal, with a matte gold-plated finish. Features a unique, stencil-able editorial phrase. Includes a 5.5" ruler to, like, measure stuff with. The bookmark measures 1.2" wide by 5.675" tall–that's 30mm by 144mm if you're fancy. Comes beautifully packaged (at least we think so) on a 2.5" by 7.5" peggable stuffer card.

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This matte gold-plated bookmark is perfect for marking your place–and leaving your mark. When it's not keeping your spot in that great American novel you're reading, you can stencil 'Hooked On Phonics' wherever you see fit (except in those library books, you literary badass). Bonus: there's also a 5.5" long ruler etched into the surface, so you'll always know if nearby hedgehogs are tall enough to ride any rodent-based theme park rides. • Made in heavyweight metal, with a matte gold-plated finish. • Features a unique, stencil-able editorial phrase. • Includes a 5.5" ruler to, like, measure stuff with. • The bookmark measures 1.2" wide by 5.675" tall–that's 30mm by 144mm if you're fancy. • Comes beautifully packaged (at least we think so) on a 2.5" by 7.5" peggable stuffer card.

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5 year journals? Those are for amateurs. This line-a-day journal prompts you to write a sentence a day. . .for the rest of your life–well, for 25 years, at least. What you put in it is up to you, though. What you ate for lunch? Who you literally wanted to strangle? Or, maybe it's time to finally write that novel–start today and it'll be ready for publication in 25 short year. Features 384 pages, each filled with spots to write a 'sentence' about each and every day for the next 25 years. Spot-varnished hardcover Book measures 4.75" wide by 7.5" tall (120mm x 190.5mm)

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This tear-off desk calendar comes with 6 months worth of days (200 pages), cycling through 1 to 31 over and over again–so just mark the month and day of the week and you can use it any time. Even better, each page gives you a new ‘affirmation’ to help you make it through the day. None of that ‘dream big’ type stuff though–these are pep talks for the real world like ‘Don’t be ashamed of who you are, that’s your parent’s job.’ • 200 ‘undated’ pages featuring gold metallic ink • Fun affirmations for each day like, “Better late than never. But, seriously, you need to leave, you’re really late” and “I won’t compare myself to others–it wouldn’t be fair to them.” • Pad measures 5” wide by 7” tall by 1” deep (127mm x 178mm x 25mm)

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This set of twelve black velvet cat illustrations are dripping with nostalgia–and the casual indifference that you would expect from our favorite feline companions. Each moody cat is emblazoned with a phrase that will likely hit a little too close to home to any cat owner–like 'please rub my belly, I want to shred your arm to bits.' Set includes 8 quality brush-tip markers to color to your heart's content. Top features a flocked tip-on that's the same material and size as the enclosed sheets. Box measures 8" by 8" by 1.5" deep (203mm x 203mm x 38mm).

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As the crow flies'', ''chunder'', ''cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey'', ''three sheets to the wind'' - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing. But how many landlubbers know that they derive from naval slang or know what the phrase originally referred to? The navy has helped to shape modern society. The navy is famous for its traditions, quirks and nuances. It is disinctly different to wider society and nowhere is this more evident than in language. The naval community once had its own language, incomprehensible to anyone who was not a sailor, which described and explained his unique world. But on shore leave these men introduced their language to the populations of bustling ports and harbours and the usage slowly spread inland. Today through the mediums of film, television and music, naval slang has been brought to the wider public and has become fully integrated into the English language to point where many phrases are used by people who have no concept of their meaning. Presenting terminology thematically, this book provides a compilation of naval slang throughout the world, from terms relating to ship-handling and seamanship through to food and drink, discipline and insults. The text is further enhanced with original black line drawings that illustrate certain technical terms, such as ''splice the mainbrace''.

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'Very funny, moving and heartwarming' BOB MORTIMER'A bollockbuster!' ADAM BUXTONIf we are cowardly, we are told to grow someIf we're brave, we're said to have huge onesIf it's cold, they are liable to fall off - even if you're a brass monkeyIf we're in trouble, someone will threaten to break themIf we have to work hard, we might very well bust themIf we're in somebody's thrall, then they've got us by themAbout fifteen years ago, Richard Herring first took part in a campaign to encourage men to have a little (non-sexual) feel of their balls every now and again. But it was embarrassing and weird, and if there was something wrong, he didn't want to know about it.Anyway, that kind of stuff only happens to other people, doesn't it?At the start of 2021 Richard Herring was diagnosed with testicular cancer. For a man whose output includes a stand-up tour titled Talking Cock and who regularly interrogates our attitudes towards masculinity, it was a diagnosis that came with additional layers of complexity.Telling Rich's personal story alongside an exploration of what defines masculinity and 'maleness' in society, Can I Have My Ball Back? is not your typical cancer memoir. Whether they're nuts, bollocks, gonads or family jewels; from the phrase 'grow some balls' to infamous WWII songs about Hitler; Rich unpicks the tangle of emotions around his own testing times.

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We love animals but insult humans by calling them everything from weasels or pigs to sheep, mice, chickens, sharks, snakes, and bird-brains. Animal epithets, words, and phrases are so widespread we often take them for granted or remain ignorant of the fascinating stories and facts behind them.Spanning the entire animal kingdom, Holy Cow! explains: Why hot dogs are named after canines. Why people talk turkey or go cold turkey. Why curiosity killed the cat, although dogs are more curious about us. Why letting the cat out of the bag originally referred to a duped shopper. What a horse of another color is, what horsefeathers politely alludes to, why a mule is a lady’s slipper, and what horseradish has to do with horses. Why the combination of humans and cows probably led to capitalism—its name from Latin for head, as in heads of cows. Why holy cow and sacred cow have almost opposite meanings. Whether people actually chewed the fat or ate crow (and why it’s a crowbar). How a hog became a motorcycle and a chick a young woman. What happens to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. What buck has to do with being naked. Why the birds and the bees. Why a piggy bank and why one feeds the kitty. What lame ducks have to do with U.S. presidents. How red herring came about via activists opposed to fox hunting. Where snake oil, popular in the 1800s and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, came from. That the proverbial fly in the ointment goes back to the Bible’s Ecclesiastes (10:1). How Swiss watchmakers created teensy-weensy coaches for fleas to pull in flea circuses. And much—much!—more. Don't be a lame duck and get this book!

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