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New York’s Edge Skyscraper Has the Highest Outdoor Sky Deck in the Western Hemisphere

Forget the observatory of the Empire State Building, the observation deck of the Sears Tower or the Grand Canyon Skywalk. If you want truly picturesque views to enjoy yourself and share on the 'Gram, you need to check out the sky deck of the New York Edge building. Built with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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UAZ Hunter Expedition Vehicle

Russian automaker UAZ--aka Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant--has always made vehicles built for terrain that no vehicle has any business traversing. The UAZ SGR Combi Van is basically a VW bus designed for the frigid Russian terrain, but it also serves as the perfect example of the brand's commitment to build vehicles that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Converse CX Series Sneakers

As a brand, Converse has come a long way since legendary sneakers like the Chuck Taylor and Jack Purcell got them off the ground. This is especially true when you consider their acquisition by Nike and the integration of Swoosh technology into those iconic sneaker profiles that most of us…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Matteuci Garage Honda NX650 Dominator ‘Dakhla’ Motorcycle

Italian bike shop Matteucci Garage might be a small shop, but they've produced quite a few drool-worthy bikes over the years. While Marco Matteucci is the first to admit that he's more curator / enthusiast / photographer than bike builder, all the bikes that roll out of the shop that…

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Franklin’s Barbecue Will Make You a BBQ Pit of Your Very Own

Every list of the Best BBQ in the country includes Austin's Franklin's Barbecue because, to this day, it's some of the best barbecue we've ever tasted. If you've had Franklin's brisket, you know we're not exaggerating in the slightest. And now, Aaron Franklin wants to help you bring some of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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