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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

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Our Go-to Albums for Hosting

7 albums that set the mood so you can worry about the food and whether you have enough ice.

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Breweries of the United States

Well that settles it; time to pack a bag, grab some pillows and load up on beef jerky, cause we're heading out on one epic road trip. Thanks to the latest work offered up by Pop Chart Lab, we have our itinerary for all the stops we plan on making.…

By Mike Newman
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In Praise of Rust

If someone were to pop out of any of the vans depicted in Kevin Cyr's "In Praise of Rust" series and offer you candy, don't take it! (Unless it's a Cadbury Creme Egg, those are awesome.) Each of the vehicles painted depicts a beat up, graffiti-covered ride seen by Kevin…

By Mike Newman
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Topless New York

Until 1992, there was an archaic law in New York that prevented women, but not men, from being topless in public. Frankly, we find that offensive. In 1992, New York State struck that law down and with it, tops everywhere. Confetti fell from the heavens, champagne bottles exploded and men…

By Cooper Fleishman
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13 Gifts For Dad That Don’t Suck

Any (or all) of these could be true: Your dad explained screwdrivers to you using some easy to remember saying about a girl named Lucy. He taught you how to ride a bike and how to drive a car. Showed you how to throw a ball. Made mustaches look cool.…

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Shoes, Books and a Bike Shelf

Finding the perfect organizer for your foyer (let’s be real: most of us just have a small hallway between the door and the living/dining room, but that’s fine) that does everything you want can be tedious. You need a place to put some shoes so you don’t track shit all…

By Cooper Fleishman
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