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FashionBeans offers a comprehensive guide to men's fashion, style, grooming, and hairstyles. via FashionBeans

Kikkoman soy sauce released a 24-minute movie documenting its 600-year history. via Adweek.

Jimmy Kimmel recreates a Freakonomics experiment with expensive coffee. via Freakonomics.

A blog post recommends Mr. Reader, a fast and customizable RSS newsreader app for iPad. via to take the train.

This article summarizes some post-Christmas sales at various retailers, including Brooks Brothers, Mr. Porter, J. Crew, Spier and Mackay, and Ralph Lauren. via Put This On.

"101 Essential Rock Records" explores the music that shaped rock and roll, with insights from music icons like David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Johnny Marr. via The source of this content is Cool Material.

Jason Kottke agrees with Matt Haughey's essay that Twitter's lack of memory is refreshing, comparing it to the internet of the mid-90s. via kottke.org

The New York Times explores how some companies benefit from employing autistic individuals. via kottke.org

It looks like this website might be about to discuss Piet Mondrian, color theory, and winter wardrobes.

NPR music critic Ed Ward reviews Plug It In! Turn It Up!, a new 12-disc compilation album that traces the history of electric blues. via NPR

This blog post covers how to drink Scotch whisky, according to Whyte & Mackay’s master whisky blender Richard Paterson. via kottke.org

Fast Company's Design section covers branding updates, architectural projects, and industry trends across various sectors. via Fast Company.