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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
All The Bacon and Eggs Poster

If Ron Swanson had a quest in life, it would be to consume all the bacon and eggs he could he get his hands on. If they made a video game out of that mission, it might look like this. The Parks and Recreation-meets-Super Mario Bros. poster proudly displays Duke…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Now I Know: The Revealing Story Behind the World’s Most Interesting Facts

Before even considering buying this book, it's worth your time to sign up for Dan Lewis' daily email blast. Each day he sends out crazy-interesting info on tons of random things he's learned. Once you've done that and you want more, grab the book. You'll gain all kinds of knowledge…

By Mike Newman
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Food
CapsuleKong

We've never encountered a barrel-throwing monkey in real life, but if we did, we'd know we'd need to be prepared to hurdle crates numerous times. To do so, a caffeine kick might be in order, and there's no better way to get it than by using the CapsuleKong. Designed by…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
LEGO “You Design It, We Create It” Winner

We've crafted some serious crap with our LEGO bricks. Basically anything we've made you should put quotation marks around, like a "car" or a "castle," mainly because they look nothing like what we were going for. For Egor Karshiev - the winner of LEGO's "You Design It, We Create It"…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Steep Mug

Tea seems to be enjoying its moment right now. While we still lean towards a cup of coffee when it comes to a hot beverage with an energy infusion, we've been known to enjoy tea on occasion. With the Steep mug, one of the most annoying things about drinking tea…

By Mike Newman
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