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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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Cake Kibb Electric ATV

We love us some good Cake, as in the Swedish electric motorcycle brand. Cake's next big thing has twice as many wheels, and it's known as the Kibb. The all-electric ATV was actually designed for farming rather than for off-road recreation. The Kibb is meant to have minimal environmental impact,…

By Amos Kwon
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Waffle House Vistas 2.0

If your coffee table book collection is a little lacking, we'd recommend adding the latest edition of the cult classic Waffle House Vistas. Originally published in 2020, Waffle House Vistas 2.0 includes a new cover as well as fresh essays covering new locations and new vistas. Within the hardcover book's…

By John A. Paradiso
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Italian Shipmaker Baglietto’s Panam Luxury Yacht Is Their Best Yet

As soon as we hear phrases like "Italian Shipmaker", "Luxury Yacht" and "bespoke design," we immediately know those "sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard" are something we'll probably never get to experience in person. This is especially true when it comes to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Parklands: Trails and Secrets from the National Parks of the United States

Looking to beef up your coffee table collection? Tired of esoteric art books? Well, now you can lose yourself in the natural beauty of our country's National Parks. Parklands is a stunning coffee table book that also includes some handy tips on the flora and fauna of the United States.…

By John A. Paradiso
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RepairSmith Brings the Mechanic to You With On-Demand Car Repair

As much as we love--and frequently use--the public transportation options in major metropolitan cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston and Seattle, the car remains king when it comes to transportation... especially when it comes to the holidays.    Yeah, you have to skip the egg nog and the…

By Pat McLaughlin
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