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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 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.

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

World-class spirits, classic cocktails, and no time spent shaking and stirring.

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

More than a dozen championship courses, legendary designers, great resorts, and plenty to do after 18 holes make a compelling case.

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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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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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Help Pick New Monopoly Tokens

Tired of fighting with friends and family over who gets to slam their way to Monopoly victory with Scottie the dog, the Top Hat or the Battleship? Help pick new Monopoly tokens as part of the game creator's new online voting system. What are the options? Cell phone. Scooter. Sunglasses. Wheel. Key.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Volkswagen’s Autonomous I.D. BUZZ Bus

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Volkswagen unveiled a new I.D. BUZZ Concept Bus, their autonomous version of the classic big family van. If the modern microbus looks familiar, that's because it's based on the original Type 2 (aka Kombi/Transporter/Microbus/Camper/VW Bus) that's been popular since the '60s. This…

By Cooper Fleishman
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