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American tattoo culture derives from the salty, rough-edged sailors who fearlessly fought the high seas before modern technology. Nautical-inspired ink is everywhere, but a sinking ship tattoo will draw stares. Why sinking? The old saying goes that a true captain goes down with his ship. Your sinking ship tattoo signifies leadership and stoicism in the face of adversity. Sinking ships are the vessels of legends: sirens, pirates, krakens, sunken treasure. Shipwrecks feature prominently in many literary classics....

Soldiers know the bitter truth of mortality. The battlefield shows the frailty of life like no other experience could, which makes fallen soldier tattoos that much more powerful. The tattoo of a fallen soldier on the skin acts as an immortal remembrance of all those who left their hearts and souls on the battlefield. A man wearing this tattoo is a victim of the field. He is a walking totem who shows others just how much sacrifice it takes to fly the flag....

For a monumentally intellectual tattoo, smart guys are choosing the classic approach of brain designs. There are tons of ways to execute this phenomenal type of body art. The brain is a fascinatingly complex organ, so it offers a tremendous amount of room for custom details in the design phase. Separate parts of the neurological structures can be emphasized to garner different understandings. A gripping effect can be gained by offering a dissected portrayal of the inner anatomy....

Dave Grohl is a busy man. Having recently released a new album with his band Foo Fighters and readying the release of his first memoir, The Storyteller, Grohl is also set to drop a documentary about life on the road. What Drives Us tries to answer the question of why bands submit themselves to the rigors of touring in the back of a van. What is it that makes a group of people drive for hours on end, crammed into a stinky van packed with equipment to play shows in front of a dozen punters in small towns nobody has ever heard of?...

While your local home store may discount wallpaper from time to time, you shouldn’t discount it from dressing up your bathroom walls. Bathroom wallpaper has been a rising design trend for a while now, and it’s for a good reason. Wallpaper is an excellent way to liven up the space. Whether you want to create a dark, sultry mood or a lush, tropical feel, you’ll find bathroom wallpaper ideas below to suit any style....

Have you ever wished for a cabin in the mountains, a retreat away from and above the stress and pressures of day-to-day life? A porch to relax and reflect on during long, leisurely afternoons and a majestic fireplace to warm your hands by at night. Every man deserves such a necessity–for truly it is–but sadly, such a thing is not always possible. However, the hallmark mountain fireplace is more than accessible, and the traditional stacked stone design is most certainly guaranteed to transport you in its own right....

Kitsune are iconic entities from Japanese lore that exist as wise foxes with shape-shifting abilities. Tattoos that feature these enigmatic and bold creatures are said to represent trickery and friendship. Many Kitsune are depicted with a skull attached to the top of their head like a hat to show off their trickster nature The tail of the Kitsune is said to reflect the magic within the animal, and those with many tails are said to be far wiser than those with a single tail....

The face of a lion is the embodiment of power. The lion’s roar is the sound of gods in the middle of an epic battle. These are the concepts that are buried within the image of this majestic creature, which could be the reason why some people opt to have a lion tattoo. The lion always signifies power, royalty, strength, pride, virility, and overall dominance, but what does it mean to see a lion on a leg?...

The Fibonacci sequence is a sequence of numbers in which each number is the sum of the two previous numbers. Starting from zero, it goes 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8… and so on forever. The sequence is famous because it appears in many important works of art and architecture as well as in nature. For example, the shell of a snail and of other animals takes the form of a spiral, and it is possible to draw out this same spiral using the Fibonacci sequence and some geometry....

For such a tiny space, your powder room can make a huge impression. Your powder room is the restroom that guests will use when visiting your home. Though it’s a small space, it’s also your opportunity to make a big statement. With limited furniture and architectural details, you have more freedom to decorate the space with bolder materials, colors, and patterns. Start from the ground up and consider how you can update the floor, walls, vanity, and decor....

You don’t have to splash out on a trip to Bali to bask in the splendor of a tropical waterfall. Today’s ingenious backyard waterfall designs blend convenience and eye-appeal, all in a scaled-down model fit for any outdoor space and personal approach. While natural waterfalls have long been celebrated for their breathtaking beauty, smaller vistas make for more intimate and soothing renditions. Backyard waterfalls are simple and straightforward to install, should you opt for the DIY route, and with a little diligent care and tending to will lend years of unparalleled grace and style to your outdoor space....

For a period of either side of 2010 the beer industry was shaken up by small breweries questing to brew the strongest beer in the world. Several European micro breweries put out different beers at ever increasing rates of strength, until Scottish Brewery Brewmeister took top spot with their Snake Venom Beer at 67.5% ABV. As is the case with many records, controversy surrounds the worthiness of the title – and the enjoyment factor for these types of booze offerings can best be described as questionable....

The ancient Egyptians created a vast alphabet and vocabulary to interpret their world and the next, with some of the great wonders of the world bearing their scripture. Today many of those symbols have found their way into the world of tattoo art, from the more recognizable Ankh and Eye of Horus to seated gods, sacred animals, and magical instruments. There are many reasons to select a hieroglyphic tattoo, and just as many choices....

A highly underappreciated tattoo, the lighthouse has been a long time favorite among fishermen, sailors, and people that reside near the ocean; though not very popular amongst other members of the tattoo community. This classic design deserves much more credit than it receives. The lighthouse can be manipulated into a multitude of different sizes, shapes, and colors; giving the design ability to take on additional meanings. Its nature is deeply symbolic of home, direction, the correct path, and destiny; appealing to men who frequently find themselves away from home....

Some people dream of going on a safari. Others dream of being able to experience their own personal safari every day by wearing it permanently on their skin, a dream made entirely possible and practical through the fine art of tattooing. Besides the expected apex predators one might assume ink addicts would want in their animal themed landscape, zebra tattoos can also make a beautifully strong statement piece. Zebras are a visually interesting animal, which makes them a perfect choice for a tattoo subject....

I love baseball. There’s a romanticism to it that other sports simply don’t have. It’s something about how a game can explode into life, the hard yards a player has to put in to get into the majors, and the mental battle that goes on at the plate. It’s this romanticism that makes baseball perfect for the silver screen. There have been countless movies made about America’s game, but some have been a lot better than others....

Tattoos of constellations are a riveting development within manly sub-cultures around the globe. These spaced out designs cultivate a striking allure that satisfies scientists and sci-fi enthusiasts alike. Constellation tattoos are irrefutably the next big thing for this generation of body art connoisseurs. Whether you are an aficionado of astronomy or astrology, the refined level of exquisite intergalactic ink will unlock universal appeal. Your starry-eyed fashion rivals will feel the heat of your supreme solar display....

Old English, more properly known as blackletter, features a style of script originating in the 12th century in western Europe. It was the main form of writing until well into the 16th century and then continued to be used in the German language until the 20th century. Blackletter is also known as Gothic miniscule and Gothic script, and these types of tattoos are currently skyrocketing in popularity. Before the year 1500, blackletter was used in a lot of important historical texts which can now be seen in a number of museums or libraries that keep antiquities....

When it comes to maintaining a vigorous workout schedule during periods of muscle soreness, your strategy should come from a place of knowledge and experience. If you are doing your job in the gym, sore muscles can become a gloriously painful, and almost welcomed, part of life. With their rightful place in the annals of gym lore, sore muscles signal to a man that he earned them through hard work. In fact, a high percentage of greetings between guys in a gym environment start with public proclamations like, “Dude, I did leg day giant sets yesterday....

Award-winning boutique spirit maker Penelope Bourbon is releasing their newest offering, the Rosé Cask Finish. The 94-proof spirit is one of the first bourbons worldwide to be finished in French rosé wine casks and boasts a unique combination of straight bourbon whiskey and 100% Grenache Rosé. Image Source: PRNewsfoto/Penelope Bourbon “Bourbon is having its moment this year, and to celebrate, we wanted to create something that was completely new to the aisle – something that would pique customer curiosity and allow fans to experience bourbon in an entirely new way,” said Penelope Bourbon founder Mike Paladini on the release of Rosé Cask Finish....