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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
Lifestyle
Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine 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

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

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
Lifestyle
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
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
Food
Chefjet 3D Dessert Printer

Of all the goodies at CES, the Chefjet 3D Printer was probably the one we wanted to sneak back on the plane with us the most. It's a game changer. The series of printers (one is a monochrome, countertop version and the other is a Pro model designed for professional…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Simpsons LEGO Set

No matter how you arrange the couch, the new Simpsons LEGO set is about to become your new favorite play thing when you're knocking back a few Duffs. LEGO teamed up with the iconic show to create this first ever Simpsons set. It comes complete with Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Marge,…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle

The 2014 CES is firmly underway in Las Vegas and it is all about the buzz. Generating more than its fair share is the Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle or FVC for short. Yep, that’s its name - we will just assume that Toyota will give it a more creative name…

By Kevin McCauley
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Entertainment
Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverage

As men, and adventurers, we all appreciate a good quest. It could be the unrealized Indiana Jones or Han Solo inside of us all, but setting out to uncover something you don't already know has always seemed like a good use of time to us. In Uncorking the Past: The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Iron Smoke Whiskey

Even though we haven't tried Iron Smoke Whiskey (yet!), we have no problem recommending it for the following reasons: it has a cool name; the logo is a pipe smoking skull named Skully, and it's a whiskey you've never tried. Those are all good reasons to drink this whiskey, but…

By Cooper Fleishman
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