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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
Anchorman (Unrated Rich Mahogany Edition)

You can't turn on the TV or boot up the interwebs these days without seeing Ron Burgundy's glorious 'stache. With the Channel 4 News Team promotion in full swing for the release of the sequel, we keep getting more and more Anchorman products. The latest is the release of "Anchorman:…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Sriracha Vodka

Need to drown your sorrows over the impending closure of the Sriracha plant? UV Vodka has just the thing. UV Sriracha Vodka is infused with a blend of chili peppers, garlic and vegetables that's meant to mimic the flavor of the classic hot sauce. Clearly it's solid for making up…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Exploding Cars

We spend about thirty seconds setting up a shot. Fabian Oefner spends two months. Each of these photographs from his "Disintegrating" series took about that long to create, but, clearly, the results are worth it. The Swiss artist took apart model cars and suspended the various pieces to give the…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Beef Jerky Business Cards

If you're looking for a new set of business cards that potential contacts will seriously want to get their paws on, here you go. Of course they'll probably want them because they need an afternoon snack, but that's besides the point. Meat Cards laser-etches your contact info right onto some…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Own Han Solo’s Blaster From Star Wars

Outside of putting Greedo's head above your mantel, owning this blaster is probably the sweetest way you can show your love for Han Solo's epicness. Used in both "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi,"  this was the non-firing weapon Harrison Ford was seen with throughout the films…

By Mike Newman
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