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In Defense of the Humble Municipal Golf Course

In Defense of the Humble Municipal Golf Course

Some of the best things about golf can be found at your local muni.

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season
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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair
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The Cool Shop
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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Travel
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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What We're Buying

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

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10 Pairs of Chelsea Boots Perfect for Spring

“Boot Season” is never over when you own a pair of Chelsea boots. There are thousands of variations to choose from, so it's not hard to find your own. Still, how do you look like you’ve always worn them? The answer is in the quality, shape, and color. You can’t…

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Videos
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Official Trailer

The first teaser trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story put our minds at ease over the film—at least somewhat. Rumors swirled late last year that the film wasn't exactly firing on all cylinders, and when you couple that with the fact that blowing the origin story of one of our all-time…

By Mike Newman
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Your Go-To Drink Can Predict Your Favorite Type of Wine

Two MIT grads with a passion for wine built an algorithm that uses your favorite drink to show you the wines that you're most likely to enjoy. Answer a short quiz with questions like “what’s your go-to drink (other than wine)?” and they’ll evaluate your palate against 100+ wines to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Does It Fart?: The Definitive Field Guide to Animal Flatulence

Okay, it's time to tackle the hard questions. We're not talking about the meaning of life or whether the chicken came before the egg. We're talking about farts. More precisely, we're talking about which animals fart and why haven't we thought more about that. Luckily, you don't need go sniff-testing…

By Mike Newman
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Bowley Lock Company Model 543 High Security Padlock

Google "How to Pick a Padlock" and a collection of easy instructional videos await, many boasting that five seconds and a paperclip is all you need. We don't know about you, but to us that doesn't sound super secure. Meet Model 543 from the Bowley Lock Company. The unique key…

By Mike Newman
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