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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
Lifestyle
Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
By Beau Hayhoe
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
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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

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

By Cool Material
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

By Brandon Withrow
Features
10 Must-Try Wheated Bourbons If You Can’t Try Pappy

You may not ever be able to get your hands on a bottle of Pappy, but these wheated bourbons can scratch that itch.

By Christopher Osburn
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Entertainment
Daniel Arsham x Hot Wheels Collaboration

Get ready to rev up your nostalgia with the most exciting collaboration of the year. Mattel Creations and visionary artist Daniel Arsham have joined forces to bring you an exclusive Hot Wheels collection that's nothing short of extraordinary. This automotive masterpiece is divided into four thrilling "Laps," each revealing Arsham's…

By John A. Paradiso
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Features
Why You Should Learn To Drive a Stick Shift Before it’s too Late

It was a blue 1999 Honda Accord EX with gray leather, fog lights, and a power moonroof. It wasn't sexy, expensive, or particularly fancy, but it was my first manual transmission car. Even at that time, very few sedans in dealer lots were available with a stick shift, so I…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Knife Sharpeners to Keep the Edge on Your Kitchen and Pocket Knives

It's important to keep your pocket knife sharp and ready for any task. A dull blade not only makes cutting difficult but also increases the risk of injury. But with so many options for sharpeners and sharpening styles out there, it can be overwhelming to decide which knife sharpener to…

By Cool Material
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Features
An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

By Johnny Motley
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