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The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe

A pool house in Austin inspired me to spend way too much time looking into this.

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The Golf Round That Built a Bourbon Empire
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The Rise of Prediction Culture
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now
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Travel
Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

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What We're Buying
Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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Lifestyle
The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now

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Feeling the Burn

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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Own a Piece of the Death Star

This is no piece of a moon. This is a piece of a space station. Forty-one years ago, this prop was created as a piece of the Death Star, and can be seen when Rebel forces attack the giant space station. While there were many others like it, most found…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
New Colorways of the Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit 2 Are Here for Summer

Nike is a name that needs no introduction around these parts. You know them. You love them. You probably have at least a handful of pairs in your collection already. The new Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit 2 sneakers expertly combine summer style with almost a decade of groundbreaking running innovation…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Get Better Sleep (And a Discount) on a Casper Mattress

You're going to spend one third of your life sleeping. Do yourself a favor and spend that time on a Casper mattress. Designed by humans, for humans, Casper mattresses are engineered for outrageous comfort. The combination of multiple memory foams and a breathable design mean you'll get the right amount…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
The Timex MK1 Steel Chronograph Is Built for Everyday Maneuvers

Timex is a stalwart watch brand that's been making some of your favorite everyday watches since long before you were even old enough to wear a watch. They're turning their watchful eye to the world of military-spec watches with the new MK1 Steel Chronograph. Timex forged its iconic, military-spec chronograph…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Audio
Advanced Sound GT-R Planar Magnetic Headphones

New York-based Advanced Sound wants to help you "bring music home" with a new pair of headphones designed for musicians. The GT-R Planar Magnetic Headphones use a familiar yet more stylish design and advanced technology to create a truly exceptional experience. The biggest difference between these headphones and most other options…

By Cooper Fleishman
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