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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
Transportation
2014 Range Rover Sport

We like fast cars. The combination of a powerful engine, aerodynamic body lines, two front seats and, well, no back seats is sexy. We can admit this. But sometimes, you need a little more room. Making its debut at the NY International Auto Show, the all new Range Rover Sport.…

By Kevin McCauley
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Home
Insane Daredevil Photos

If you have a fear of heights, just turn off your monitor now. The Ukrainian daredevil, Mustang Wanted, has a few photos from his fearless life to share. Dude is insane. Check out these shots of him hanging from buildings with one hand, walking along narrow ledges, and being a general…

By Mike Newman
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Food
The Original Baconkit

A friend of ours recently mentioned that he thought the bacon fad was over. He's an idiot. Bacon will always be popular because bacon is awesome. It's that simple. If you want to take your appreciation of sweet, sweet bacon to another level, make some of your own with The…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Retron 5

There are at least ten lists floating around the Internet (most of them on Buzzfeed) about things that happened during our childhood and how we should feel like Dinosaurs because: Ecto Cooler has been gone for more than a decade; Maggie Simpson is old enough to drink, and N64 would…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Wallpaper

The words "awesome" and "wallpaper" are rarely used in the same sentence. Normally we associate wallpaper with pastels, flowers, and grandma's house. This wallpaper is different. The repeating pattern of golden Sugar Skulls is both ominous and amazing. Printed on a dark charcoal background, the design will add more character…

By Mike Newman
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