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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
Ferrari’s Most Underrated Racing Event Is Happening in Austin This Weekend
By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
4 Japanese Whiskies to Try if You Like Yamazaki

The king of Japanese whisky has some serious competition.

By Andy Vasoyan
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Lifestyle
I Lived in Puerto Vallarta for 3 Years, Here Are My Top Recommendations

Take it from a local. What to do, what to eat and drink, where to stay, and more.

By Lola Méndez
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Lifestyle
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
Home
This Is the Credit Card You Should Be Carrying in Your Wallet

While we still refuse to completely stop carrying cash, it's more for emergencies because almost all of our purchases happen with plastic. If this cash back credit card isn't the one you're pulling out for all your everyday purchases, you're missing some significant benefits. For starters, this card offers a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Poor Man’s Kitchen Kilpatrick Fine Strainer

It should come as no surprise that we love a good cocktail. There are plenty of easy cocktails that don't suck. But when you want to recreate something super fancy from your favorite cocktail bar, you're going to need to step up your ingredients and, just as importantly, your hardware.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Land Rover Defender Works V8 70th Edition

Any day now, we'll see what the new Land Rover Defender will look like, but we're still utterly smitten with the old one. The mountain goat of an SUV has been an icon in the off-roading world. No-nonsense, tough as nails, and about as aerodynamic as a window air-conditioning unit,…

By Amos Kwon
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Transportation
1979 Volvo C202 Laplander 4×4

If you lament the disappearance of boxy Volvos, have we got the vehicle for you. The Volvo Laplander is so rectangular, it looks like an ammo can on wheels. The little beast began its life as a military vehicle in the ‘50s but was adapted for civilian use in the…

By Amos Kwon
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Food
LUME Coffee Grinder & Camp Light

If you've ever been camping on a chilly morning with Taster's Choice freeze-dried coffee, you know what it's like to weep like a child. Fresh coffee makes everything better, and that much more when it's in the woods. LUME has created a portable burr grinder for just such occasions, but…

By Amos Kwon
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