Anthony Gramuglia
Bio
Obsessive writer fueled by espresso and drive. Into speculative fiction, old books, and long walks. Follow me at twitter.com/AGramuglia
Stories (123/0)
Is It Possible to Replace Sleep With Five Daily Naps?
In a twenty-four hour day, a normal human can spend eight to ten hours sleeping – almost half the day, devoted to recovering from the first fourteen to sixteen hours. While many people long for the comfort of their beds to escape the burdens of life, many more find it frustrating how much of their time is wasted. That much time could be spent doing so much more. Imagine how much more they could do should they spend it sleeping. How much more...
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Longevity
Amazing Book-to-Movie Adaptations
Have you ever met a devoted bookworm, and have you ever asked them how they feel about the movie adaptations of their favorite book? So often, they respond with the same line: "The book was MUCH better than the film." Said with an air that implies that the whole idea of a filmmaker adapting the written world to the silver screen is doomed to fail. And, indeed, many film adaptations of books do fail. They don't recapture the magic of the original. They forget important details.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Geeks
Original 'Westworld' Movie Vs HBO Series
HBO's Westworld has become one of the biggest science fiction shows in recent memory—so big, in fact, that many forget that it is a reimagining of a small 1970s film. Michael Crichton's directorial debut, following the success of the film adaptation of his novel The Andromeda Strain achieved cult-classic status in the science-fiction starved early-70s.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Futurism
How To Start Your Own Record Label
Every music fan has a sparkle of a dream, of staring up a record label of your own, to produce music the right way--your way. With technology advancing, that dream seems easier to attain than ever. Anyone with a computer and a mic can produce music, and distribution is easier than ever with the rise of Spotify and the internet.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Beat
Best Martial Arts for Self-Defense
Everyone has had that fantasy: a mugger or assailant of some kind comes at you in a dark alley, and you, trained in the martial arts, use your skills to ward off the attacker in a glorious display of self-defense power. That is the dream. That is the goal.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Longevity
X-Men Stories Future Films Should Adapt
Logan marks the tenth X-Men film--a landmark that many far older franchises never reach. To date, it is the second superhero franchise to reach ten straight entries (the only other being the Marvel Cinematic Universe). With 4 films on the horizon (Deadpool 2,X-Men New Mutants, X-Men Supernova, and X-Force) and that Gambit movie forevermore in development, the future looks bright for these mutants.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Geeks
Weird Food Combinations that People Seem to Love
Since the beginning of our civilization, people have experimented with flavors by combining different foods together—sometimes in weird, unexpected ways—to create a dish that people would love. While many people seem satisfied with the understood vistas of flavor society has unveiled for us, there are those among us who wish to draw back the curtain on the odder flavors in the world.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Feast
Little Known Facts You've Never Heard About WWII
Everyone knows about World War II - from the battles, to the leaders, to the Holocaust. We know WWII far more than its predecessor, WWI. But fewer people know the finer details. We see WWII as a tapestry seen from afar. We see the big picture, but not the smaller threads weaving through it all, crafting the cohesive whole.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in The Swamp
Best National Food Dishes
Every country has national dishes that they tout as a pinnacle of their cultural achievements. Every country has a meal that is just as emblematic of their society as their flag or national flower. Every country, despite their differences both politically and culturally, can agree that there is food that stands above all others.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Feast
Who's Tougher Than Samuel L Jackson?
Samuel L Jackson has made a career being an absolute badass who can tough it out with the best of them. This guy shows up, you know that everyone else around him is going to have to live up to his standard. He remains king of the mountain–the most bad-ass mother-f***er around.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Geeks
Questions That Can Bring You Closer
Often, couples long to come closer to one another, to know one another intimately and intrinsically, but often they do not know the ways to bring one another closer together. Words often fail to relay this. Direct confrontation by way of conversations leaves dangling threads that accomplish little of your goals.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Humans
Healthy Alternatives to Incense
The scent of incense burning often signifies you've entered a spiritually pure and safe location, full of good vibes and happiness. An alternative world where the gentle smoke hanging over your head comforts and fills you with a sense of vitality.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Longevity