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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
Lifestyle
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
Lifestyle
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
Transportation
Klever X E-Bikes

Klever X E-Bikes combine all the features you’re looking for in an e-bike without looking like someone just bolted on power parts to a regular bike. This starts with Klever’s proprietary BIACTRON rear-drive system and the frame that was designed specifically to work with it. The battery pack is integrated…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
8 Decks of Good-Looking Playing Cards for Your Next Poker Night

There’s something about a solid deck of classic playing cards that gets us stoked. The sound of cards being packed against the table, the feeling of a freshly shuffled round, the anticipation of the flop—it’s all so goddamn invigorating. Even the best board games can't hold a candle to the…

By Maxwell Barna
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Transportation
Mazda MX-5 RF Kuro Concept

Mazda is rolling into the SEMA show this year with the new MX-5 RF Kuro concept, which is sure to turn some heads. Based on the new Miata RF retractable hardtop, the MX-5 RF Kuro is painted in a dark matte gray/black color scheme that alludes to Japanese meaning of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pickup Truck

For all the glitz and glam that Mercedes-Benz has become associated with over the years, it's worth remembering the brand has deep roots in the world of heavy-duty commercial vehicles. With the unveil of the X-Class pickup, they're blending a little of that brawn with a bit of that beauty. Two…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
2016 Triumph Bonneville Bobber

The year of great throwback motorcycle releases continues with the 2016 Triumph Bonneville Bobber. Inspired by the Bobber of the '40s, the latest bike from Triumph is a Bonneville T120 that's been stripped back to its purest essence. Clean lines and low stance. Single seat. Wide flat bars. Minimal bodywork…

By Cooper Fleishman
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