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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
By Lanny Fuller
The Canadian City You’re Probably Overlooking The Canadian City You’re Probably Overlooking
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The Canadian City You’re Probably Overlooking

A Little Wild. A Little Luxurious. Entirely Underrated.

By Brandon Withrow
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
What To Watch If You Loved (Or Hated) Digger What To Watch If You Loved (Or Hated) Digger
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What To Watch If You Loved (Or Hated) Digger

8 picks for the Digger faithful and the Digger deniers.

By Andy Vasoyan
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The 7 Best Wheeled Carry-Ons for Your Next Trip

When traveling, we try to avoid checking bags whenever possible. You might not be able to transport your beer, wine or spirits in a wheeled carry-on, but carry-on luggage allows you to keep your stuff accessible, out of the hands of overzealous baggage handlers and avoid extra fees (in most…

By Cooper Fleishman
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8 Great Moments in Drug History

Ahhhh drugs… Where would we be without those little liquids, herbs, pills, and powders that make our world a little more interesting? They’ve inspired some of our greatest music, laid the roots to some of our most prolific art, and even brought us to some history-changing discoveries. Everything from incredible…

By Maxwell Barna
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We Tried to Get Drunk on Liquor-Filled Chocolates

At some point in your adult life, you were probably gifted a box of liquor-filled chocolates. Chances are these chocolates came from a brightly-lit duty-free shop after a trip devoid of souvenirs. They say, “I may have forgotten about you during my travels, but I’ll never forget about your unending…

By Mike Newman
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Iconic Cars of the 20th Century and the Designers Behind Them

Cars were ultimately created for a purpose: to get you from a place you didn’t need to be, to a place where you needed to be. But the best-designed cars merge this utilitarian requirement with panache, innovation, and style. The flowing lines of a perfectly designed car emotes an instinctual…

By Drew Haas
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8 Songs You Never Knew Were Covers

Never underestimate the power of a good cover tune. You may not realize it, but we’re willing to bet at least a couple of your all-time favorite songs are colorful renditions of an original you’ve probably never even heard before. Don’t believe us? Here are 10 Songs You Didn’t Know…

By Maxwell Barna
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