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RC Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

In 1978, Ford redesigned the Bronco into the large, off-road beast you know and love. Ditching the compact SUV build of earlier years for a robust, shortened Ford F-Series truck chassis, the Bronco emerged as a serious threat to the Blazers and Ramchargers of the world. This pint-sized version may…

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What to Watch This Weekend: Chris Rock ‘Tamborine’

With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…

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The Method 143 Is the Latest Motorcycle from Keanu Reeves’s Shop

In case you aren't up on your Keanu Reeves whereabouts, he can now be found building motorcycles and remaining awesome. The latest bike to roll out of Arch Motorcycles, the shop he started with designer Gard Hollinger, looks like it was pulled straight from the set of John Wick. The Method…

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IKEA Hasselblad Collection

Normally we'd advise against buying artwork from a store like IKEA, urging you instead to considers smaller shops and lesser-known artists so your home is more unique. Well, we're putting a big caveat in that declaration, as IKEA has teamed up with Hasselblad, the legendary camera maker, for a series…

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You Can Own Daniel Craig’s ‘James Bond’ Aston Martin

Nothing is more Bond than an Aston Martin. While you can save up and shell out for a store model, we recommend counting your pennies and getting the full James Bond experience courtesy of Daniel Craig himself. The actor is auctioning off his personal 2014 Vanquish, of which only 100…

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Camp Adventure Park Observation Tower

Normally you climb to the top of an observation tower to jockey for position in a small space that has room for maybe five sets of eyes. Not the case with the Camp Adventure Park observation tower. The 45-meter tall tower allows visitors of the park to look out on…

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The Tricked-Out Trucks of Japan, By Todd Antony

One year ago, we shared with you this video from Great Big Story about the tricked-out trucks of Japan. The culture, known as "dekotora," has produced some of the wildest rides we've ever seen, many looking like they were built with the remains of a Vegas casino. Photographer Todd Antony is…

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LEGO 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

The late '60s were the heyday of the Mustang, as numerous iterations cemented it as America's muscle car of choice. Few off those models were as sexy as the Fastback. While putting one of those vintage beasts in your garage will run you a pretty penny, LEGO is offering an…

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An Inspirational Short Film About Lawn Mower Racing

From the days of running the 40-yard dash in gym class, we've been obsessed with proving we're faster than our peers. We're not the only ones with such an obsession, and the need to win a speed challenge has found its way into driving, horseback riding, and about a million…

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‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Trailer

We're only a few weeks out from Donald Glover resuming his role as king of the world. Fresh off a Grammy win and one stellar performance, Glover returns to his FX series, Atlanta. While a few teasers have been released, none have shown much of anything. Now we get the official…

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This Azio Keyboard Is Inspired by Vintage Typewriters

The tactile pleasure of typing on a typewriter hasn't yet been duplicated with a PC. Azio, maker of awesome computer keyboards, is changing that. The Retro Classic is a mechanical keyboard that borrows plenty from the typewriters of yore. The top plate is crafted from genuine leather to give this…

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Svart Is an Energy-Positive Hotel in the Arctic Circle

Snøhetta is a name you're familiar with if you frequent this site, as we've featured a couple of the firm's otherworldly structures. It should come as no surprise, then, that the latest is once again incredibly unique and absolutely stunning. Svart is a new hotel in the Arctic Circle that's…

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This Corvette Stingray Sits on a Chevy Blazer Chassis

The Corvette Stingrays of the late 1970s were stunning beasts that were feared at stoplights the country over. They were not feared, however, off pavement... until now. Some mad scientist took a 1967 Stingray and mated it to a 1987 Chevy Blazer chassis to create the ludicrous vehicle you see…

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Medieval Lookout-Inspired Home

You probably won't have to worry about archers and invaders on horseback, but that doesn't mean this lookout-inspired home in the Smoky Mountains is pointless. Designed by Pfeffer Torode Architecture, the unique home shoots up instead of out, allowing occupants to enjoy 360° views after scaling the stunning spiral staircase.…

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PocketSprite Is a Keychain Game Boy

Yes, the phone you carry in your pocket has the power to support just about every video game from your youth. But there's an element of nostalgia missing when you're swiping and tapping your way through a level of Sonic. Meet PocketSprite. PocketSprite is a pint-sized, keychain-ready gaming device that…

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