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How Bartenders Around the US Are Using Fermentation in Cocktails
By Christopher Osburn
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The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe

A pool house in Austin inspired me to spend way too much time looking into this.

By Lanny Fuller
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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

By Andy Crump
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
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The Best Weather Apps to Help Plan Your Week

Your smartphone comes with a pre-downloaded weather app. It’s not bad. It’ll tell you what the temperature in your area is, as well as provide you with a tentative forecast for the rest of your day. If all you’re looking for is the bare minimum, your iPhone or Android weather…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Cookbooks Everyone Should Own

When it comes to cookbooks, your favorite is probably going to be the one that includes all the passed-down family recipes you've enjoyed since you were a kid. While you should absolutely keep the tradition of Grandma's cheesecake and Mom's macaroni salad alive, there are plenty of game-changing cookbooks out…

By Cooper Fleishman
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15 Modern Board Games That Don’t Suck

If you’ve spent any time on Kickstarter perusing successful projects, you may have realized we are in a sort of board game renaissance. Forget the classics, there's a suite of complex, art-driven, engaging board games that have been developed by creative minds. So before you reach for your battered copy…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Bar Carts You Can Buy Online Right Now

Whether you live in an apartment or a home, a good bar cart can contribute to the right atmosphere of hospitality. But not just any bar cart will do. It has to have all the right details. First off, it needs to make a style statement that either blends well…

By Amos Kwon
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12 Carabiners Actually Built for Your Keys

In climbing, a good carabiner can quite literally mean the difference between life and death. The spring-locked clips invented by Otto Herzog have become a mainstay in most adventure activities. From climbing to caving to white water rafting, you need a quality carabiner. But in everyday life, a good carabiner…

By John A. Paradiso
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