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Sports fan’s man-cave was old-fashioned a long time ago

Apparently, the man cave as we know it is not a new concept.

While recently scrounging around a garage sale for unused Viagra and over-sized handguns, we were fortunate to come across this curious pamphlet. Its exact age is unknown, but it probably predates the Great War. Despite its vintage, the pamphlet’s purpose will be familiar to the modern reader who will recognize the through-line of manly ideals, for true masculinity is as timeless as the stars. When reading, imagine yourself doing so a century ago; even now, it might move you to begin renovating your basement...

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