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Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act
Lifestyle
Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act
By Beau Hayhoe
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Lifestyle
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.

By Cool Material
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico
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The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico

From jungle-lined fairways to greens hanging over the Sea of Cortez, consider this our fantasy nine-hole round through Mexico.

By Cool Material
Entertainment
‘Steve McQueen in Le Mans’ Graphic Novel

Le Mans is one of the most iconic racing films of all time despite the fact that it was released almost fifty years ago. Steve McQueen in Le Mans is a new graphic novel tribute. Created over the course of 3 years by the team at Garbo studios and in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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NASA Picked the Best Designs for Future Homes on Mars

Climate change. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Paul Ryan dabbing. We may be looking to leave this planet sooner rather than later. Since Mars is the most plausible destination, NASA held a competition for design teams to come up with potential homes on the Red Planet. The 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, which was part…

By Mike Newman
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Our 10 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2017

We’ve taken care of movies and books, which means it’s time for video games. Even casual gamers have plenty to be excited for this year, with releases from big developers and indie outfits that’ll keep you entertained for hours. Where we could, we’ve included specific dates or seasons, but as…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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SIV Katana Sword Motorcycle

With a focus on all the things that make Japanese design great (simplicity, sense of space and purpose), the SIV Katana Sword Concept Motorcyle is one gorgeous machine. This Motorbike from Great Japan was designed by Artem Smirnov of Belarus and Vladimir Panchenko of Ukraine and is a testament to their…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Our 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2017

The past year gave us some damn good reads. Now, as we enter 2017, it's time to look ahead at what the new year has in store for our reading pleasure. Alas, it seems there won't be any drop off. While many more titles will be announced, here are the confirmed…

By Mike Newman
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