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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
Entertainment
The Modern Day Whole Earth Catalog

If you were around at the time, you may remember the popularity that was The Whole Earth Catalog. Over the years, the catalog of useful and affordable tools that you could purchase through the mail became less and less needed and eventually went away for good in 1998. "Cool Tools:…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
2015 Ford Mustang Debut

Sure it’s changed a lot over the last 49 years. But the Ford Mustang will always be a favorite in America whether its a retiree caught up in the nostalgia of the good ole days or a youngster eye-balling one lustily on the showroom floor. Making its “official” debut today…

By Kevin McCauley
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Home
Motoped DIY Motorized Bike Kit

Using simple mountain bike parts, a few extras, and a little elbow grease, you could craft your own motorized ride with the Motoped Kit. You assemble everything using a Honda XR50 or pitbike engine and those aforementioned mountain bike parts and are left with your own snazzy motorized bike to…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Custom Knob Creek Labels

Listen, no one will complain if you give them a bottle of Knob Creek that isn't customized. That said, if you're looking to take your beautifully boozy gift to another level this holiday season, Knob Creek will now let you order free custom labels to place on their bottles. You…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Bacons of the World

We'd gladly drive hours on end to sink our teeth into some high-quality bacon, but with Bacons of the World, we don't have to. The service will send you four shipments throughout the year, each with 5 pounds of succulent bacon for you to scarf down. And this isn't just…

By Mike Newman
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