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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
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Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Cool Gift Guides of 2026 The Cool Gift Guides of 2026
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The Cool Gift Guides of 2026

We made a list. Check it as often as you like.

By Cool Material
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

By Cool Material
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8 Fidget Toys to Help You Concentrate

Man, jobs can be tough. It feels like we’ll sometimes spend entire days on end without seeing a ray of sunshine because we’ve got our noses to the grindstone and our brains at warp speed. But, as we’re sure some of you can relate, sometimes we get stuck. We just…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 USB Mics to Get Your Podcast Off the Ground

If there are two things we love talking about—well, aside from bourbon, travel, fast cars and good style—it’s DIY projects and podcasts. Give us an opportunity to talk about both in one article and we’ll damn near shoot straight out of our chairs. Luckily, that’s what’s on the menu for…

By Maxwell Barna
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10 Shipping Container Houses That Will Make You Want to Live in the Box

Like everything else DIY, shipping containers aren't just for shipping things on the slow boat across the ocean anymore. Plenty of clever architects, artists, designers and builders have managed to turn the corrugated steel containers most associated with docks and slow freight into structures that people, like you, will actually aspire…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Root Beers from Breweries

In recent years, breweries have transformed from places that only produce beer to tourist destinations. Most breweries now have tasting rooms, tours and some even have on-site pubs and restaurants. But, not everyone who visits a brewery is there to sample the suds. Families take trips to visit well-known breweries…

By Christopher Osburn
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What to Watch This Weekend: ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return’

With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…

By Mike Newman
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