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Mike Newman

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Deadpool 2: The Final Trailer

Normally we wouldn't share every single trailer to a movie unless we were super-duper excited for its release. Well, guess what? We're super-duper excited for the return of everyone's favorite foul-mouthed superhero. Deadpool 2 hits theaters in a month and the final trailer just dropped. It's, as you'd expect, hilarious. From…

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Muraka Underwater Hotel Suite

Get ready to sleep with the fishes. No, this isn't some mob hit; we're talking about the grand opening of Muraka, a unique hotel suite in the Maldives that offers stays 16 feet under the water. Below the surface of the Indian Ocean you'll find a fully integrated living, dining,…

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The World’s Rarest Steak Just Went on Sale in the U.S.

We've checked a number of these steak houses off our bucket list and are quite proud of it, but there is one steak that alludes us. Olive Wagyu. Olive Wagyu is known as the rarest beef in the world and is prized for its insane marbling. That fat content and…

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KFC’s New Ads Replace Fire with Hot and Spicy Fried Chicken

Eat some KFC Hot and Spicy Fried Chicken and you might feel like there's a four-alarm fire raging inside your mouth. Ogilvy Hong Kong took the idea of fire and ran with it for a new campaign. Using pieces of chicken in lieu of flames works surprisingly well, as you…

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Boosted Mini Electric Skateboard

Six years ago, Boosted unveiled its electric skateboard, a lightweight deck that wasn't a pain to carry when you weren't riding it. We loved it. Still, it was a full-size board and presented similar transport issues as other full-size boards. Now Boosted is back with a fresh model that packs…

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‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Immersive Art Exhibit

Fifty years ago, one of the most compelling, original, and genre-defining sci-fi movies of all time hit theaters. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey, how would you like to step inside the penultimate scene? That's right, for a limited time (4/8/18–5/28/18) the Smithsonian National Air and Space…

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Uniqlo’s Latest Collection Honors Iconic Products

With clothing that's simple, affordable, and attractive, Uniqlo has become a name known the world over. For the brand's latest collection, it's honoring other brands and products that are also known the world over. The Brands Masterpiece collection includes an array of $15 tees that feature well-known items. What kinds…

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A Brewmaster Tastes and Ranks 40s

When it comes to getting tipsy and saving cash, few beverage options are as solid as the 40. When it comes to taste, however, well, your palate probably still remembers taping a pair to your palms and making a night of it in college. But what if the 40—in all its…

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The Moto Rocker Is the Rocking Horse for Kids Who Love Motorcycles

Horse riding never interested us as kids. Toy cars and motorcycles, however? Hell. Yes. If your kid is the same way, forget the rocking horse and give them the Moto Rocker, a rocker inspired by a motorcycle. Felix Monza, a German born industrial designer, developed the toy to really mimic…

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Heinz Mayochup Is the Condiment Hybrid You Need This Summer

Mayo is the Nickelback of condiments. Many people hate it with a passion that's a bit too passionate. Still, it outsells its ketchup and mustard brethren on the regular. While we're team mayo, we admit that our favorite way to use the condiment is to mix it with ketchup and…

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Drive Coffee

If you plan on piloting a high-performance vehicle, you want your wits about you. Fire up your brain with a cup of Drive Coffee. Drive draws inspiration from auto racing, with packaging that looks like old oil tins and roasts named after famous races and rallies. There are currently five…

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Recipes for Good Luck

Many people argue they don't believe in luck. Then they always play seven on a roulette table, dribble a basketball twice before shooting a free throw, and buy lottery tickets on their birthday. Let's just admit that we want to believe in luck and we'll take any lucky pointers we…

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Not the Moon

Rene Magritte has a painting entitled "The Treachery of Images" that you're probably familiar with. It's a painting of a pipe with the phrase "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" ("This is not a pipe") underneath. Thinking about it will take you down a rabbit hole of how words and the…

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Sega Genesis Mini

There were two types of gamers in the '90s. There was the Super Nintendo Entertainment System contingent. Then there was the Sega Genesis contingent. Admittedly, it seemed far more video game enthusiasts fell in the former category, but those who spent their formative years with Sonic remember a gaming system…

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East Coast Defender Project Alpha

East Coast Defender is starting to do to Range Rover classics what it has long done to Defenders—transform them into something even more desirable. Project Alpha is the first RRC custom to come out of the L.A.-based outfit and, as expected, it's a beaut. Designed for those who want an…

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