The electric toothbrush is a wonderful invention – even if Braun’s milking of the its patent portfolio with propriety toothbrush heads feels like price gouging …
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For every food – the final preparation that takes place at the table – stirring, cutting, basting, … , and its impact on the meal …
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Overnight stopover in Tokyo en route to Dubai/Kabul – chanced upon a new addition to Harajuku’s already teeming retail experiences: the Mammut experience store that …
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A subtle difference between Japanese and Chinese independent cafes: in Japan when extras such as cream or syrup are brought to the table they are …
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