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Mikkeller Beer Chips

When we think of bar snacks, we think of foods that go well with a cold one. Bar nuts are the gold standard along with mini pretzels, but Mikkeller just found a way to make the pairing a little more seamless. Mikkeller Beer Chips are potato chips made with real…

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DMOS Alpha Snow Shovel

If you are one of the many dealing with the remnants of a "bomb cyclone," you know that any old shovel won't do when winter is at its fiercest. Enter the DMOS Alpha Snow Shovel, a full-sized shovel that collapses so you can toss it in your trunk or up…

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Dogfish Head Brewed a Beer for Survivalists

If you were stranded in the woods and were to come upon some beer, you'd probably sop it up quickly because, a) you're thirsty, and b) going out with a buzz is probably preferred. Well, if said beer was Dogfish Head's It's The End Of The Wort As We Know…

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Hiller Dry Goods Currency Blankets

Hiller Dry Goods, a company established in the early 1900s and revived recently by the founder's great-great-grandson, has just released a collection of blankets that get their aesthetics from a fairly unique place. They're based on banknotes. Though it might not look like it at first—at least not for some—each…

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Good Worth Gentleman’s Comb

A comb is a rather cumbersome item to carry around on daily basis, especially when you consider it only has one function and it's something you don't need that often. If a comb could do something else, well, we'd consider keeping one in our pocket. Ask and ye shall receive. Good…

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Hive View Home Security Camera

When you consider the eyesore that is the average home security camera, you'd almost rather roll the dice on someone breaking in. The clunky, blinking cameras you stick in every corner of your home are slowly being replaced by more aesthetically pleasing ones, but none of them touch the Hive…

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What to Watch This Weekend: Rotten

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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90FUN Puppy 1 Is an Auto-Following Suitcase

Navigating a busy airport with luggage in tow can be a frustrating experience. Wheels turn and knock the bag off track. That telescoping handle accidentally gets pushed down while you're hightailing it to your gate. You bump numerous shins as you try to find a seat at the airport bar.…

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You Can Now Buy Your Own ‘Eleanor’ Mustang Like the One in ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’

In the pantheon of great movie cars, Eleanor, the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 prized by Nicolas Cage's character in 2000's Gone in 60 Seconds, is right up there with Doc Brown's DeLorean and anything Steve McQueen piloted. Now, if you have the cash, you can have your very own Eleanor. California's…

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Someone Finally Created a Better Hospital Gown

The standard hospital gown is ripe for embarrassment. While we understand that body parts need to be accessible, maybe not every body part needs to be that accessible. Care+Wear and the Parsons school teamed up to rectify this situation. (Yes, we said rectify.) The result is The Patient Gown, a hospital gown…

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A 25th Anniversary Lamborghini Countach Is Up for Auction

The Lamborghini Countach is one of those cars that had posters devoted to it back in the day. Many car-obsessed kids dreamed of one day sitting behind the wheel of the legendary Italian sports car. Well, now that you're grown, here's your chance--though it will cost you. A 1991 Lamborghini…

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This Jeep Wrangler Has a Dodge Viper Engine in It

If you need to haul ass away from some zombies, your standard Jeep Wrangler might not provide the oomph you need. Luckily, some mad auto scientists at North Chicago's The Last Detail did a little operating on a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. Under the hood of this beast you'll find an…

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L.L. Bean Boots Now Come in a Variety of Colors

Few pieces of footwear are as iconic as the Bean Boot from L.L. Bean. Made by hand in Maine, the boots have sold quickly in recent years, as more and more new fans started pledging their allegiance to them. For 2018, L.L. Bean is giving you a little variety. This…

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The Mission E Is Porsche’s Answer to Tesla

Sexy electric is kinda Tesla's bag. In fact, few others have been able to deliver the same performance and styling in an all-electric package. But that's about to change. The Porsche Mission E is a fully electric vehicle set to go on sale in 2019. Propelled by two permanent magnet…

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The David Bowie Book Club Challenges You to Read 100 of Bowie’s Favorite Books

If one of your resolutions is to read more books, and you just so happen to be a fan of the late, great David Bowie, you're in serious luck. Duncan Jones, Bowie's son, just launched The David Bowie Book Club, which challenges you to read one of Bowie's favorite books…

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