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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.

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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
Home
The Frank Lloyd Wright House Seen in ‘Blade Runner’ Is for Sale

Time to check the couch cushions; one of the most famous, most insane Frank Lloyd Wright houses just hit the market. How much coin do you need to claim the Ennis House as your residence? Oh, just a cool $23 mill. While that's probably too rich for your blood, the…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Officially Licensed Overlook Hotel Rug from ‘The Shining’

From the locations and sets, to the performances and the direction, there's no denying the fact that The Shining is one of the most iconic movies ever created. We've seen plenty of tie-ins and reproductions of classic pieces over the years, but nothing that really made us want to bust…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Blue Fox Indoor Wood Basketball Hoops

Putting a basketball hoop inside your home isn't something an interior designer would sign off on. Unless you have a mansion with an actual court to run a little 5 v 5, a hoop looks tacky and juvenile. That is, of course, unless the hoop comes from Blue Fox Furnishings,…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
10 Books That Will Make You More Interesting

We’re firm believers in the power of a good book to change lives, and it’s for this reason we set aside time every single day to knock down a few pages in something new. Of course, we don’t just read for pleasure; we read to learn about ourselves, the world…

By Maxwell Barna
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Transportation
The Z-Scooter Is Part Segway and Part Vespa

The Segway went from revolutionary transportation device to something only used by mall cops and families taking a tour on vacation. Perhaps one reason for this odd trajectory has to do with the comical blandness of the vehicle. The future of transportation shouldn't look like it was purchased at a…

By Mike Newman
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