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Our Favorite Finds From Bespoke Post’s Fourth of July Sale
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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 Iconic REEF Fanning Sandal Just Hit Legal Drinking Age

Four new models join the family of clever, beach-bum approved sandals featuring a bottle opener in the sole

By Beau Hayhoe
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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
Accessories
The Best Chukka Boots That Aren’t From Clarks

The first thing that comes to mind when anyone says "chukka boots" or "desert boots" is probably Clarks. We're not going to fault you for going there because Clarks makes one of, if not the, best pairs of chukka boots on the market. But they're not the only game in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
‘Ozark’ Is the Best Show You’re Not Watching

Netflix spent a whopping $6 billion on content this year, according to its CEO Reed Hastings, and it’s starting to show. They’ve given us new original shows like House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, Narcos, 13 Reasons Why, Chef’s Table, Stranger Things, and a ton of others—and they…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Shows We’re Most Excited for This Fall

Fall is here, which means there’s a ton of new TV premiering, all of it vying for the public’s attention. And to the credit of whoever’s approving all these new shows, a lot of the series premiering this season have us excited. There are enough crime dramas, sitcoms, Netflix and…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Fashion
The Best Shampoos You Won’t Find at the Grocery Store

When it comes to your appearance, your hair matters big time. Even a great suite won't cut it if your locks are greasy and gross. That means you need a good shampoo. Correction: you need a great shampoo. We're all for the Dove Men+Care or American Crew options you can…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Places to Punch Someone, According to Science

We hear versions of it all the time: “Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.” That one’s Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher. In our experience, that’s true.  It’s rare that you won’t be able to talk your way out of a situation or, even simpler, walk away. We recommend…

By Maxwell Barna
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