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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 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.

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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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LEGO Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Concept

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is one of the most iconic off-road vehicles that Jeep has ever produced, which is one of the many reasons that LEGO Ideas creator Chiho Kim came up with this LEGO Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Concept. The end result of Kim’s countless hours of effort—he spent weeks…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ford GT Prototype CP-1

If owning a piece of automotive history that could potentially lay down some serious lap times is your thing, look no further than the 2004 Ford GT Prototype CP-1. The first functional Ford GT prototype—“technically” the GT40 race cars that dominated Le Mans don’t count—from 2004 has been dusted off…

By Cooper Fleishman
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George Lucas: A Life

George Lucas: A Life is a 550+ page hardcover compendium that covers everything from the movie originally called The Star Wars to Lucas’ transforming of the world of special effects. Penned by author Brian Jay Jones—who also wrote the bestselling biography about Jim Henson—this book tells an intriguing story about…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Top 10 Cigars of the Year, According to Cigar Aficionado

Cigar Aficionado writers and reviewers enjoyed their fair share of good cigars this past year. To finish 2016 off, they looked back over the 1,000 cigars they smoked in an attempt to discover the 25 best. This is the list they came up with. Visit Cigar Aficionado to see notes on each of the cigars…

By Mike Newman
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2016 Porsche 911 R Steve McQueen Tribute

A Porsche 911 in any style or option package is a car that deserves to be appreciated, but few are as exquisite as this 2016 Porsche 911 R Steve McQueen Tribute. With 500 bhp, a 3,996 cc DOHC six-cylinder engine, front and rear independent suspension and four wheel carbon ceramic…

By Cooper Fleishman
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