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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
Lifestyle
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
By Lanny Fuller
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Lifestyle
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
Lifestyle
Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History
Lifestyle
Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History

The Harrington jacket is only the beginning.

By Cool Material
Food
IHOPS Is a Pancake Beer From IHOP

If you love IHOP pancakes but have always questioned why you can't get drunk on them, now you're in luck. It's time to guzzle some IHOPS. IHOPS is a new beer from IHOP and Keegan Ales inspired by the chain's popular pumpkin pancakes that hit menus this time of year.…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Ford F-Vision Self-Driving Truck

The day of roadways filled with autonomous vehicles is inching closer. That doesn't just mean personal vehicles, mind you; it also means things like tractor-trailers. Meet the Ford F-Vision, the automaker's attempt at a self-driving, all-electric big rig. Unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany, the truck was…

By Mike Newman
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Food
This 92-Year-Old Whisky Could Sell For Over $1,000,000

The crowning jewel of a massive whisky auction at Bonhams is this uber-rare bottle of The Macallan. Expected to fetch somewhere between $920,000–$1,200,000, the prized hooch is 92 year's old. That's right, this whisky began its life when roads were filled with Model Ts and Babe Ruth was hitting dingers…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
‘The Office’ Prop Auction

Want to proclaim your love for the lamest yet most hilarious workplace in television history? Screenbid is hosting an auction for all things The Office. Chairs, awards, photos, scripts, you name it. It's all in the sale. Short of the actual cubicles, you could almost recreate the entire set if…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
The Scotch Bucket List: 15 Bottles You Need to Try at Least Once

Comparing scotches can be difficult. Some people look for the peatiness of an Islay offering, opting for a beverage far smokier than any bourbon, while others champion an expertly crafted blend that’s a bit more restrained. But, when it comes down to it, scotch is scotch, and we’re happy with…

By Mike Newman
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