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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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Omsom Saucy Noodles

Asian pantry brand Omsom has just introduced our new favorite dish with the launch of their Saucy Noodle lineup. Omsom has garnered attention for their easy-to-use and delicious sauce packets but we're thrilled to see the brand branch into the noodle game. Omsom's Saucy Noodles are available in four different…

By John A. Paradiso
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2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Camper

Overlanding isn't for everyone, but this 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Camper would be one of the best vehicles for the task. This one has been modified by Maltec Leichbautechnologie in Germany using a Heritage Edition as the base vehicle and then adding a custom carbon-fiber rear cabin. There's a pop-out…

By Amos Kwon
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2024 Volkswagen ID.7

The German brand's EV flagship borrows some styling cues from its ID.4 crossover sibling but takes the slinky sedan route. The ID.7 is longer, leaner, more attractive, and better appointed, too. The ID.7 will provide around 300 miles for the rear-wheel-drive version, and there will also be an all wheel-drive…

By Amos Kwon
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Coquine Design Steamer 888 Ultra-Luxury Yacht

Although it's just a concept, this 289-foot superyacht rendering shows off detailed Art Deco styling from bow to stern. Designer Christian Leyk says the boat is a mix of the New York Central Hudson steam train, the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation jet, and a polished Dualit toaster. We're still thinking…

By Amos Kwon
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Own a Piece of Rock History with an Upcoming Freddie Mercury Auction

On November 24, 1991, the world lost arguably one of the most dynamic, electric, and talented artists of our generation. Freddie Mercury had succumbed to AIDS-related pneumonia, leaving behind a vacuum that still hasn't been filled by any other musical artist. Now, 30 years later, fans of Queen or Mercury…

By Brett Braley
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