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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
Lifestyle
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
Transportation
Concept Z Flat Tracker

A good flat tracker needs immediate torque, which is why an electric powertrain is perfect. Toby Roberts of Australia's Ed Motorcycles' Concept Z uses a Chromoly chassis, TIG-welded panels, and a battery that powers a Zero 74-7R PMAC motor. The structure provides rigidity to manage the immense torque and allows…

By Amos Kwon
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Transportation
SkyDrive SD-XX Flying Car

When cars fly. You won't see that phrase used for too much longer if Tokyo-based SkyDrive does what it promises by delivering its flying car as a taxi service by the year 2023 and a fully autonomous flying car for purchase by the public as early as 2028. CEO Tomohiro…

By Amos Kwon
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Home
Spend a Night in a Transparent Plexiglass Tiny Cabin

At this point in time, the best thing any of us can hope for is a quaint, picturesque escape from the Covid-filled reality we're living in. That's where The Edward Bed & Breakast comes in with their Skyward Cabin, a tiny structure consisting of not much more than a bed,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Seven & Me Coffee Maker

If you're anything like us, you're one of those "don't talk to me until I've had my morning coffee" people. That entire process is going to get a whole lot easier and higher quality with the Seven & Me Coffee Machine currently raising funds on Indiegogo. On the surface, this…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
At Home: Yoshikawa Tempura Deep Fryer

Since many of us are still home, we decided to do some digging to find useful products to help stay productive, occupied, entertained and fit while you’re At Home. While we're definitely not cool saying there are any positive benefits of the current global pandemic, the current situation has forced…

By Cooper Fleishman
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