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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Lifestyle
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
By Cool Material
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese
Lifestyle
A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese

Crispy on the outside, molten on the inside.

By Lola Méndez
The Internet Invitational Might Be the Worst-Dressed Golf Tournament in History The Internet Invitational Might Be the Worst-Dressed Golf Tournament in History
Lifestyle
The Internet Invitational Might Be the Worst-Dressed Golf Tournament in History

YouTube golf might be changing the game for the better. But somebody needs to have a word with these guys about their clothes.

By Cool Material
Fashion
Beard Combs Made Out Of Vinyl Records

You can get a lot of things made out of vinyl records other than, well, vinyl records. Coasters. Bowls. Card holders. Art. Now, thanks to Upstairs Shop, you can add beard comb to the list. Using old vinyl records, Upstairs created "Grably" No. 15, the 110x40mm comb designed specifically for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Reclaimed Tropical Walnut Tool Boxes

The Tropical Walnut, or Nogal, is often planted in Nicaragua to provide shade for coffee plants growing below. After around 60 years, these workhorse trees are cut down in lieu of younger ones. Instead of letting some of this prized wood go to waste, it’s been repurposed and turned into…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Rock Stars Before And After A Performance

Have you ever wondered what kind of physical toll being a rock star takes on your body after just one performance? Music photographer Brandon Andersen took pictures of musicians from six different bands before and after their performances for his series Before/After. If the sweat, screwed up hair and expressions…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Zen Is Your New Smart Thermostat

You can have a smart home thermostat that controls everything but the weather itself, but at the end of the day is all that really necessary? Your thermostat is designed to do one thing--control the temperature of your pad--but most of them don't do it very well when you're not…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
The Desk Built Like A 20th Century Vault

Leave it to Restoration Hardware to make an impossibly cool desk that weighs close to 400lbs. The Iron Vault Desk is modeled on the turn-of-the-century jewelry shop and factory office safes with hinged doors, latching handles and cabinets with removable shelves. It's formed, riveted and finished by hand out of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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