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Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
Lifestyle
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
By Beau Hayhoe
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

By Cool Material
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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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
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A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese

Crispy on the outside, molten on the inside.

By Lola Méndez
Drinks
The Stainless Steel Growler is a Smart Way to Bring Fresh Beer Home

Nothing can beat drinking fresh beer straight from the source. Hop notes sing, fruity touches are vibrant, and the beer is like a different beast altogether. Of course, unless you live at a brewery (we've considered it), having that beer all the time is impossible. The Stainless Steel Growler allows…

By Mike Newman
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The Winners of the 2014 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

There were 18,000 entries in this year's National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest, and the handful that emerged as winners are pretty damn spectacular. The top prize went to Marko Korošec for his shot entitled "Independence Day"—it's name being chosen because the cloud system he captured outside Julesburg, Colorado happened to…

By Mike Newman
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The Illustrated Prints Of Marty McFly’s Gear

Great Scott! Someone might love the Back to the Future trilogy more than we do! Artist Ryan Putnam created three separate prints that detail Marty McFly's Gear from each of the movies in the trilogy. Puffy vest and JVC Camcorder. Nike Power Laces and a Hoverboard. The complete (and ridiculous)…

By Cooper Fleishman
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DIY: Concrete Pendant Lamp

Doing It Yourself isn’t always the easiest or cheapest option, but odds are you won’t find anything more satisfying than finishing a DIY project with your own two hands. Each week, we’re going to showcase one cool DIY project tutorial from around the web. A bag of concrete, cordless drill…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
One Night Stand Potion Gets You Drunk On Chocolate Sauce

100 anos tequila. Agave. Mixed origin South American chocolate. Valrohna cocoa powder. If any of us tried combining those items Chopped style the end result would probably be a head in the toilet. When the people at Dude, Sweet Chocolate combine those ingredients they end up with One Night Stand…

By Cooper Fleishman
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