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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 5/19)
Lifestyle
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 5/19)
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Lifestyle
Ferrari’s Most Underrated Racing Event Is Happening in Austin This Weekend

And you can go for free.

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
Features
We Poured Cheap Vodka Through a Brita to See If It Would Taste Better

Everyone remembers college vodka. It came in a plastic jug with a Russian name splashed across the front. A fun stopper had to be removed before you could dump the contents into a tub of Kool-Aid. You barfed a little with every shot. Few alcoholic beverages can leave such an impression.…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
This GMC Short Bus Was Turned Into a Camper

From the outside, this looks like your average GMC short bus. Inside, however, you'll find the work of a German filmmaker and tattoo artist, who completely transformed the bus. It's filled with interesting features we're definitely going to reference if we ever attempt a build like this of our own.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
This House Has a Waterfall in It

There's opulent, and then there's "I have a damn waterfall in my house" opulent. Such lavishness exists courtesy of Architects49 and the outfit's aptly named Waterfall House. The highlight, obviously, is the waterfall located in the center of the house, which isn't quite Niagara Falls, but is still pretty sweet.…

By Mike Newman
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Home
IKEA ‘Hacked’ Some of Their Classics for a New Collection

For its latest collection, LYSKRAFT, IKEA partnered with Dutch design duo Scholten & Baijings to reimagine some of the brand's fan favorites. In essence, they wanted to "hack" some of IKEA's most beloved pieces. New colors and patterns are found throughout glassware, paper products, and even armchairs, giving the collection…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
1981 BMW M1

The '80s were an era many automakers would like to forget. Designs were... interesting, to say the least. That's not the case for BMW, as the company released some highly desirable and stunningly beautiful rides throughout the days of boxy clunkers. Case in point, this 1981 M1. The M1 was…

By Mike Newman
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