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The Iconic REEF Fanning Sandal Just Hit Legal Drinking Age
By Beau Hayhoe
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I Watched USA vs. Bosnia Through the Lens of a Prediction Market

Checking Polymarket throughout the round of 32 game added an interesting perspective to my watching experience. Here are my notes.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Best Tank Watches For Men Are Wearable History for Your Wrist

The retro style and its “hip to be square” ethos add distinguished flair to your timepiece rotation.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
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10 Reasons to Visit Puerto Rico Right Now

For the American traveler, Puerto Rico is a dream. It’s a far off and exotic Caribbean land, filled with palm trees, piercing turquoise ocean, rich history, beaches galore, and what may very well be one of the best food scenes on the entire planet. A trip there feels like traveling…

By Maxwell Barna
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Clothing
8 Striped Shirts to Channel Your Inner Pablo Picasso

Striped shirts have long been the casual uniform of stylish men. The French National Navy popularized the garment in the mid 19th century; artists like Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol oft donned the look, despite living in vastly different eras; style rebels James Dean and Kurt Cobain even bought in.…

By Evan Malachosky
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Entertainment
The Best Documentaries You Can Watch for Free on YouTube

When we want to sit down and learn a little bit about the world around us from the comfort of our own bedrooms, we typically turn to Netflix. But not to be left out of the running, Youtube also brings a lot to the table. There are thousands of documentaries…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Enduring Appeal of the Iconic Zippo Lighter

First, sell an item only a portion of the population needs. Second, slap a lifetime guarantee on it—not the customer's lifetime, mind you, the lifetime of the product itself (aka forever). Finally, having ensured minimal repeat business, go ahead and launch your company in the middle of The Great Depression. Now, our business…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Our 10 Favorite ‘Great Big Story’ Videos

If the name Great Big Story doesn't make you immediately recall a short film or documentary that piqued your curiosity, you must not be familiar with the brand. In short, they like to describe their platform as "a playground for the curious and a home to the wonder that you've…

By Cooper Fleishman
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