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New Balance Remastered Rainier Trail Shoe

Slightly less than 35 years ago, Lou Whittaker climbed the North Face of Mt. Everest in New Balance Rainier Boots. It's likely that his ability to do that was predicated on years of training and physical exertion and this wasn't a Like Mike situation, but Rainier boots are nice boots and…

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Fuse True Wireless Headphones

You wouldn't guess it from the recent uproar, but some people like wireless headphones and the people at FuSe are among them.  With their Fuse True Wireless headphones, there's nothing to get caught on doorknobs or table corners and you don't have to have your phone in your pocket at all times.…

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The Best Whisky in the World, According to Jim Murray

There's no shortage of whiskey recommendations, but there aren't that many that come from as renowned a place as Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. Every year, Jim Murray compiles a list of his favorite international whiskeys, and his picks always end up surprising some people. Booker's Rye 13 Year Old is…

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Robin Williams’ Bike Collection

It's indisputable that Robin Williams did a lot of good while he was alive and his constant support for the disabled has continued after his death. His personal collection of bicycles is being auctioned off with the proceeds going to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.…

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Album Covers Redone With Star Wars Characters

It's always nice to see that your childhood heroes are doing well and the ragtag group of X-Wing pilots, Jedi, droids, and interstellar smugglers are no different. Between Princess Leia's time in Episodes VI and VII, she put out a genre-defying album while Han Solo made ends meet with an engaging…

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Wool & Prince’s Wool Shirts are Low-Maintenance and Comfortable

We have a pretty distinct idea of what wool clothing is. It's hot, itchy sweaters or socks you wear while you're camping or skiing and there's nothing really beyond that. But Wool & Prince has a counter proposal. Wool can be soft, comfortable, and breathable, and has the added benefit…

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10 Action Figures Your Inner Adult and Kid Can Agree On

We’ve talked a lot recently about accessories, gadgets, and tools you can keep on your desk, but we haven’t really said anything about action figures. Action figures are excellent desktop additions and can often do a lot more to personalize your workspace than any cell phone charger, pen holder, or…

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Google Daydream View

Virtual reality has been treading water for a long time now. There have been some releases and announcements, but for the most part, the water's been stagnant. That all may finally change though. Today at Google's announcement, they revealed Daydream, a VR platform designed with immersive experience and mobile technology…

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Google Pixel

There's a lot to say about the Pixel announcement, so we'll get right to it.  It's a phone designed in every way by Google, meaning the hardware and the software work together and have come out with a stronger showing than any of us expected.  Aesthetically, it's a great looking…

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The Weirdest Alcohol Money Can Buy

The consumption of alcohol is about as straightforward as human activities can get. You get alcohol and put it in your body. Do that six or seven times and you’ve participated in an activity older than literacy. Alcohol delivering liquids are less straightforward. Different cultures ferment different things. For most…

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Bitoy ‘Narcos’ Figures

A tiny PVC toy of the richest, most prolific drug lord of the 20th century might seem like an odd idea, probably because it is.  But just because it's odd doesn't mean it's not good.  As a part of their Bitoy Narcos project, Bito has teamed up with Netflix to…

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Aether’s Ion Jacket Is a Modern Take on the Classic Bomber

The bomber's been around in one form or another since the 1920's thanks to its mix of style and practicality. In that spirit, Aether's created the Ion Jacket. The distinct look of the bomber's definitely present, but they've done a bit of updating. The 800-fill goose down promises to keep…

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8 Vodka Drinks for Grown Men

Vodka’s something we drink more out of resignation than enjoyment. We’d like to have a drink, but we’d much rather have that drink be a whiskey cocktail or a good local beer than some bastardization of a mixed drink our host shook together with vodka and whatever was in their…

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The 10 New Books to Read This Fall

Whether you read on a tablet, Kindle, or still prefer the smell of a freshly cracked paperback, finding your next book is never easy. You could never read all the new novels, biographies, or nonfiction tomes released each week, so we’re here to help. These are a handful of the new or upcoming…

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8 New Video Games You Should Play

Gaming can be one of the most rewarding hobbies there is, but can also take some serious cash to wade through the new releases. Sometimes new games will blow your mind while others either can’t or don’t live up to their hype and you feel like you wasted your money.…

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