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Buildings Around the World Inspired by Birds
By Lola Méndez
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Why NORQAIN Might Be the Best Swiss Watch Brand You Haven’t Looked at Yet

Independent, family-owned, quietly earning its place on the wrists of serious athletes (Sydney Crosby, et al.) and serious collectors alike.

By Cool Material
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How PITAKA’s Sunset Collection Is Shaping the Future of Emotional Design

High-performance tech gear meets pure visual poetry.

By Cool Material
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Wellen Performance-Lined Swim Trunks, Reviewed by a Swim Trunk Skeptic

Could these be the shorts to end all my swimwear complaints? Tried, tested, reviewed.

By Cool Material
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Lightyear 0 Solar Car

We’ve had solar powered cars for a little while, but they’ve mostly hovered around the prototype or proof-of-concept stage. The Lightyear 0 is among the first offerings we’ve seen that have a whiff of practicality. It can still charge just like a regular electric car, with options for a regular…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Kammock Crosswing Awning

If you've ever entertained the idea of buying an awning for your vehicle, but you thought the installation and deployment were a hassle, the 7-foot Crosswing was built to remove those hurdles. Not only does it install in mere minutes, but it also opens and closes with ease. It doesn't…

By Amos Kwon
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Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Combines The Best of Irish and American Distilling Traditions

We don’t know much about math. But we do know that when Keeper’s Heart announced they’d be making an Irish Whiskey + Bourbon bottle, we were intrigued. It’s here, and it is a simply stunning combination. Brian Nation (formerly of Jameson, Redbreast and Midleton whiskeys and now Keeper’s Heart master…

By Pat McLaughlin
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OX Patagonia Electric Motorcycle

Hrmm. An EV motorcycle that looks Apocalypse-ready. We're not sure that'll work when the grid goes down, but it certainly looks ready for action. The vintage-styled off-road moto is powered by a 72-volt, 60Ah battery to an 11kW hub motor. The bike itself is built for comfort with a tall…

By Amos Kwon
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Velotric Discover 1

As the bike market becomes more about performance and high-tech advancements, I’m trying to find a balance between engineering and aesthetics. Luckily for me, Velotric’s Discover 1 has made that easy. Providing a subtle, almost retro design, the Discover 1 gives its riders a sense of comfort and style when…

By Brett Braley
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