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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Lola Méndez
Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Lifestyle
Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Bourbon has never been bigger. And somehow, it still has secrets.

By Lanny Fuller
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Lifestyle
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

By Cool Material
Drinks
Oktoberfest Sale in the Shop

It's time to dust off the lederhosen, break out a few cold ones, and start your Oktoberfest celebration. To help you do so, we're putting everything in our 'Drink' category in the Cool Material Shop on sale. Get a fresh bottle opener, a few new beer glasses, or any of…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Hardcore Black and White GIFs By Mattis Dovier

There's an overwhelming sense of masculinity behind Mattis Dovier's little GIFs. From sexy ladies to explosions and middle fingers, the little pieces of art will get your testosterone going in 3-second spurts.

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
8 Oktoberfest Beers You Should Drink Right Now

You might not be sitting under a tent in Munich wearing lederhosen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some Oktoberfest beer. The rich and caramel sweet Märzen usually clocks in around 4-6% ABV, making it a flavorful style you can drink a few of (or a maß of). Here…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Oculus Rift Crescent Bay Proves The Virtual Reality Headset Is Almost Ready For Sale

After having tried a previous Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, we can safely say the device is going to change everything ... mostly porn, but other stuff too. As we wait for a consumer version to hit the market, we can at least report a promising new prototype named 'Crescent…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
This Motorcycle Is Inspired By WWII-Era Fighter Planes

Confederate Motorcycles builds the kind of bikes that make us pout because our bank accounts aren't overflowing enough to be able afford one. Their latest ride clocks in at a cool $65k and is inspired by the F6F Hellcat fighter plane used during WWII. The Hellcat Speedster is drool-worthy. Hand-constructed out…

By Mike Newman
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