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Making Men Newsletter #2

Author

Mick Lee
March 19, 2023

One thing that sets men apart from guys is that they have interesting things to talk about in conversational settings. One sure way to always be interesting to conversate with is to be well-read on a variety of topics. With that in mind, I’ll be presenting a curated selection of articles that you can read on a variety of fascinating subjects every week. Dig in, learn something new, and have more knowledge at the ready for your next conversation.

A Brief History of SPAM

From Monty Python to Minnesota's SPAM Museum, this little packaged luncheon meat has a big cultural footprint.

Custer’s Last Stand: Inside the Famed Officer’s Death at the Battle of Little Big Horn

Custer's Last Stand saw the death of 211 Army soldiers, including George A. Custer himself.

The Smoldering Ruins of Centralia

Technology Is Saving You From Profound Levels of Boredom And It's a Problem

The constant distraction of social media could be preventing our minds from settling into a deeper, more complete feeling of boredom, according to a new study.

Why Do Basketballs Have Lines?

Even if you’ve never played basketball yourself, you’re probably familiar with the black lines wrapping around them. Given how much money is invested into

Another great newsletter

Let me take just a minute to introduce you to another newsletter that I think you should check out. It’s The 80s Weekly, and in it, Jason curates the absolute best 80s-centric content from around the web. He digs through all of the news, features, and blog posts so you don't have to, and only presents the cream of the crop of 80s content available each week and shares it with his subscribers. When I see it hit my inbox, I make a fresh cup of coffee and find a quiet place to sit, and immerse myself in all of its goodness. Consider checking it out.