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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
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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
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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
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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
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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 Rolling Stones 50

There will always be something inherently cool about going behind the scenes and back in time with a band that has history. That's even more true when the band in question is The Rolling Stones, a band with more history (and number 1 everythings) than just about any other band...…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Skull Pendant Light

If you aren't down with the whole industrial style desk lamp thing that has been popping up courtesy of places like Luke Lamps Co. and Menlo Park Lamps, but you still want to add a hint of manliness to your lighting, there's this Skull Pendant Light. Available from Raw Dezign, the Skull…

By Mike Newman
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Prop Power Extension Cord

Until we get Go Go Gadget Legs, we're going to be stuck with doing some home improvement work atop a ladder. Perched up on one presents a slew of problems and annoyances. Besides keeping your balance and attempting to carry a screwdriver between your teeth, you're going to have to…

By Mike Newman
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FlipBooKit – Mechanical Flipbook Art and Kit

We always enjoyed flip books. They improved reading by making it more like our first true love: Television. For an artistic way to put some flip book fun on display in your home, there's FlipBookKit. The kits come with a vintage-looking box that houses the paper of a short flip…

By Mike Newman
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Marvel Comics The Untold Story

You might not think a desk jockey consuming cups of coffee and ranting about deadlines could be as entertaining as the Avengers, but you'd be dead wrong. Marvel Comics The Untold Story is about the men behind some of the greatest comics ever produced. Surprisingly, they happen to be as…

By Mike Newman
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