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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
Web’s Best: Taco Recipes

Tacos lend themselves to flexibility. You can go traditional with your ingredients or get all kinds of crazy. They're also just as perfect with some fancy filling as they are after a handful of beers while you sprawl out on the couch. Here are our picks for the best taco…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Expiration Calendar YYYY

Whether you use this calendar to keep tabs on when your milk is going to go bad is up to you. The Expiration Calendar YYYY is a useful piece of art for your home that lets you visualize an entire year through stamped expiration dates. Simply jot down important info…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Bern Allston Helmet

The primary purpose of a bike helmet is obviously to keep your brain where it belongs, but that doesn't mean it can't do that and keep you looking good at the same time. Bern has been making great looking, protective helmets for everything but cyclists for a while. They've finally…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Truss – The Minimalist Bottle Opener

We've featured plenty of bottle openers that have all kinds of bells and whistles, and while we surely dig some multifunctional ingenuity, sometimes we just like the basics. The Truss bottle opener takes a simple bottle opener and breaks it down to the bare bones. Made in the USA from…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Snacking Dead: A Parody Cookbook

We've got to say, "Parody Cookbooks" is a very small genre. And while there aren't tons out there, we think we just found our favorite. The Snacking Dead: A Parody Cookbook features recipes and survival tips perfect for the impending zombie apocalypse. Whip up a Three Cheese Calzone and get…

By Mike Newman
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