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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
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The Best Grilling Sauces

Steaks. Chops. Ribs. Burgers. Veggies. Fish. The list of things that end up delicious after just the right amount of time on the grill is all but endless. While we're all for perfectly prepared naked meat, there are quite a few grilling sauces out there that can improve or compliment…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Portable Hard Drives for Backing Up Your Work

Whether you’re a first-rate media consumer, a professional always on the go, a traveler logging miles and memories in your backpack, or just a regular Joe Schmoe with a history of bad luck, you should invest in a portable hard drive. Years ago, when they first emerged as backup file…

By Maxwell Barna
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Our Favorite Mail Order Meats

There's no substitute for a great local butcher that you can drop by on at a moment's notice to pick up a great cut of meat. But what if you don't have one or the selection is limited? If you're willing to plan ahead, there are quite a few mail…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Life Lessons from ‘Game of Thrones’

Since everyone dies on Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones is based heavily on real life, we decided we should learn something from the characters and attempt to avoid their grisly fates. And yes, we recognize that we’re not going to get hacked to death by vengeful swords or…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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What’s the Difference Between a $100 Grill and a $1,000 Grill

Like the old adage says, you get what you pay for. While you can certainly cook a steak on a grill you purchased on the cheap, you may want to consider shelling out the cash for something better. Why? What exactly does your extra money get you? Glad you asked.…

By Mike Newman
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