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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
By Lanny Fuller
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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

World-class spirits, classic cocktails, and no time spent shaking and stirring.

By Cool Material
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in August 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in August 2026.

By Cool Material
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

By Cool Material
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The La Bandita Speedster Is the First 3D-Printed Car Designed in Virtual Reality

Hackrod, a digital manufacturing company, imagines a future where prospective car buyers can design their own cars by leveraging VR and 3D printing. That may be a ways off, but the company does have an example of such a car. The La Bandita Speedster is the collaborative effort of Hackrod…

By Mike Newman
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A Bunch of Cars From Carroll Shelby’s Estate are Going Up for Auction

The late Carroll Shelby was one of the legendary figures in the automobile world. While getting your hands on a 1966 Shelby Cobra is next to impossible, you can still own something that was close to Shelby's heart. Twenty-four cars Shelby owned are headed to auction at Bonhams Greenwich Concours…

By Mike Newman
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Karlmann King Stealth SUV

If you're aiming for "stealth," a large SUV probably isn't your vehicle of choice. You might consider something smaller, quieter, and less likely to be seen over a sea of sedans. That is, of course, unless the SUV you're talking about is the Stealth SUV from Karlmann King. With an…

By Mike Newman
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8 RC Trucks for Grown Men

Want to spend some driving on the trail, the track or over the rocks without having to worry about another insurance payment or garage space? Get an RC truck! Turns out there are quite a few options out there that are designed and built to be as rugged as a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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This Chair Is Made From Ventilation Pipes

While this chair looks like something you'd find in a Restoration Hardware showroom, its story is actually far more interesting. This is the work of Lucas Munoz, a Netherlands-based designer who turned to steel ventilation tubing to craft pieces of furniture. Part of the Objects From Interstitial Space collection, this…

By Mike Newman
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