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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
Thrill Murray – The Bill Murray Coloring Book

Thanks to Bill Murray, we actually have a favorite minor league baseball team. The actor recently ran and slid all over the tarp during a rain delay at a Charleston RiverDogs baseball game. It not only made us care about watching a Single-A ball game, but it was yet another…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Titanium Toothpicks

As much as the name would lead you to believe otherwise, toothpicks aren’t just for the removal of food chunks from your grill. They’re also good for serving tiny pieces of meat and cheese, and for holding olives and onions to be served in a certain liquid concoction made with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
These Pixels Are Making Me Thirsty

How many television shows can you think of that single-handedly launched a holiday, informed the world about the dangers of Junior Mints and made the general public fearful of ordering soup? If you could name more than one, it would be kinda weird. Even if you're still fuming over the…

By Mike Newman
These-Pixels-Are-Making-Me-Thirsty
Entertainment
HyperDog Ball Launchers

Fido does a lot of important things for you. He makes you feel better. He can fetch you beers. He keeps your feet warm at night. Playing catch with him (or her) is one way you get to return the favor, but it has its downsides. The ball gets slimy.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Articles
The 10 Best Vehicles To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse

We'd advise you to start saving for one of these rides now, but let's be honest, by the time you could afford most on the list it would be too late (what with the zombie apocalypse here and all). If you find yourself searching for the ideal vehicle to keep…

By Mike Newman
10 Best Vehicles To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse