Martin Filler once commented on the Chrysler Building: "The magnificent lobby of the Chrysler Building--faced with rare marbles, aglitter with decorative metalwork, and surmounted by a ceiling painted with a totemic image of the tower itself--leads to elevator cabs inlaid with exotic woods in fanciful patterns. The entire route from street to office is invested with ceremony, dignity, and delight."...
The horror genre has been alive and well (or dead and rising, depending on who you speak to) for decades, beginning with the earliest gothic novels and reaching its zenith through the Hollywood lens. Horror movies are both a rite of passage and time-honored way to exorcise one's own demons; in the realm of terror our own problems seem minuscule....
Its origins founded in an aircraft research laboratory, the Subaru as we know it today is a far cry from it's earliest incarnation. With vintage slogans such as "Inexpensive, and built to stay that way" and "Uncommon Engineering, Uncommon Stability, Uncommon Roadholding, Uncommon Sense," the Subaru has since become rock steady favorite around the world, and a more than worthy...
Invented by the French in 1816, the stethoscope is a medical mainstay, an instrument most of us remember well from childhood check-ups. Synonymous in many ways with the very foundation of medicine and a doctor's purpose, the stethoscope has become a widely regarded symbol of the beating heart, and the many competent hands that must often tend to it to...
The lion is a universal symbol of courage and regal bearing, the spirit animal of the natural born leader and king of his pride. Attributed to all of the qualities men around the world strive to embody, the lion is a powerful totem and reminder that nobility lies within all of us; it's our actions that make us men worth...
The largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the second-largest automobile manufacturer as of 2001, Honda has gone on to serve as the ultimate everyman car for the decidedly extraordinary man. Boasting the first target luxury brand, Honda's many makes, such as the Accord and Civic, can be spotted around the world. The Honda tattoo may at first appear...
The bumbling but well-meaning family man is certainly no stranger in the world of American sitcom comedies, but Family Guy took this formula to a whole new level. The generously proportioned Peter Griffin and his long suffering family were the genius creation of Seth Macfarlane, and for over a decade we've laughed and gagged right alongside the Griffin clan. So...
Once sold as a 19th century cocaine-laced medicinal remedy, Coca-Cola swiftly became an iconic American brand, savored around the world and celebrated in countless ads featuring some of history's most famous faces. More than just a sugary sweet soft drink, Coca-Cola is a representation of all that makes America a legend in its own right. No wonder it has inspired a...
From the first Italian gelataria to the many trendy brands of today, the world's obsession with this frozen dairy delicacy shows no signs of slowing down. Ice cream instantly evokes the best of our childhood memories, of summer afternoons racing against the sun to keep our cones from melting, of parties and celebrations too numerous to count. Ice cream is...
Summer is a time to recall the boardwalk fantasies of our youth, and nostalgic settings so synonymous with the season. Now is the time for midnight carnivals and buzzing beachside life, for cold beers and cotton candy alike, and all manner of pastimes as timeless as they are in danger of being forgotten. The ferris wheel stands out like a...
