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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
Features
The 12 Best Diners Remaining in America

America’s longstanding obsession with diners and diner culture is one that seems out of step with an era dominated by dating apps and streaming media services. The reality, however, is that we need diners now more than ever. Why? Because they symbolize simpler times, times when families, teams, colleagues, groups…

By Maxwell Barna
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Entertainment
‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi’ Poster

If it wasn't for a last-minute decision by George Lucas, Episode VI of the Star Wars saga would have gone by the title Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi. Fearing "revenge" wasn't an appropriate Jedi aspiration, Lucas scrapped the title in favor of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Since this decision…

By Mike Newman
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Lifestyle
Decoded: Sriracha

Let’s get one thing straight: Sriracha is not a fad. Yes, some of the love affair with the hot sauce is a bit over-the-top, but anything that tasty has staying power. And when you think Sriracha, you think Huy Fung Foods Sriracha. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re looking at…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Fjord Whisky Glass

Seeing the fjords is one of the must-do things should you find yourself traveling through Norway. The blue water resting between lush green mountains is really a sight to behold, and we challenge you not to find some new level of peace just looking at one in person. Of course,…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
1972 Nissan Skyline 3.2L Coupe

As if a Range Rover County Classic powered by a BMW V12 wasn't enough reason to check out the site Bring a Trailer, they just sold a 1972 Nissan Skyline 3.2L Coupe that will make you question everything you thought you knew about vintage racecars. Originally imported to the United…

By Cooper Fleishman
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