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How Bartenders Around the US Are Using Fermentation in Cocktails

The new cocktail trend is inspired by a centuries old tradition.

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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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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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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

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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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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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

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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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1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD

The Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen—better known as the G-Wagen in these parts—is one of the finest examples of old school luxury mixed with old school brawn. A fine example is headed to auction at RM Sothebys Fort Lauderdale on April 6, as this stunning 1991 250GD crosses the block. Complete with matching…

By Mike Newman
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Game Boy Alarm Clock

With such powerful phones, the only reason to buy an original Game Boy is nostalgia. Now you can get that same dose of nostalgia without purchasing an inferior gaming device. The Game Boy Alarm Clock is officially licensed by Nintendo and looks just like a Game Boy. The difference? Instead…

By Mike Newman
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The Most Backed Dress Shoe on Kickstarter Is Back

There's a reason over 6,500 people have backed Ace Marks shoes on Kickstarter. Handcrafted Italian leather shoes are never this affordable. Now's your chance to get in on the action. Ace Marks has launched its third production, meaning you can get a pair of dress shoes or Italian leather sneakers…

By Mike Newman
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The La Bandita Speedster Is the First 3D-Printed Car Designed in Virtual Reality

Hackrod, a digital manufacturing company, imagines a future where prospective car buyers can design their own cars by leveraging VR and 3D printing. That may be a ways off, but the company does have an example of such a car. The La Bandita Speedster is the collaborative effort of Hackrod…

By Mike Newman
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A Bunch of Cars From Carroll Shelby’s Estate are Going Up for Auction

The late Carroll Shelby was one of the legendary figures in the automobile world. While getting your hands on a 1966 Shelby Cobra is next to impossible, you can still own something that was close to Shelby's heart. Twenty-four cars Shelby owned are headed to auction at Bonhams Greenwich Concours…

By Mike Newman
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