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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
By Beau Hayhoe
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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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
Nearly Two Decades Later, Outlier Is Still Changing the Face of Menswear Nearly Two Decades Later, Outlier Is Still Changing the Face of Menswear
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Nearly Two Decades Later, Outlier Is Still Changing the Face of Menswear

The ultra-innovative brand is making clothes for generations ahead, using remarkable materials and taking on climate change.

By Beau Hayhoe
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

By Brandon Withrow
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The Best Documentaries on Netflix Right Now

We love documentaries. They educate us about the world we live in, help us empathize with the struggles and share in the triumphs of others, and provide fascinating accounts of history or glimpses into the future. And luckily, Netflix is chock full of the good stuff. There are days worth…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Decoded: Jägermeister

You might only know Jägermeister as the alcohol you drop in a glass of Red Bull when you’re out for the night in college, but the herbal digestif actually has a long and storied history. In fact, a lot of the Jägermeister tale is displayed right on the label. Here…

By Mike Newman
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Who Was Sailor Jerry, the Godfather of American Tattoing?

Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins is a name synonymous with American tattooing. Hell, there are many out there who consider him the Godfather of American traditional style—and for all intents and purposes, they’re right. But Sailor Jerry’s story goes far deeper than most imagine. He wasn’t just some guy who decided…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Scientific Studies That Prove Whiskey is Good for You

Mark Twain, the man lauded as the father of American literature, is remembered for many things, but perhaps his most widely used commentary is on a topic we hold near and dear—whiskey. Twain famously uttered the timeless words, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is…

By Maxwell Barna
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How to Write a Proper Thank-You Note

Technology didn't kill the thank-you note; it made it stronger. While it's easy to fire off a quick word of thanks via email or text, such a move undermines the original purpose of the message. You're attempting to express sincere gratitude. Why would you do it through a method of…

By Mike Newman
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