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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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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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Beer Ripples Will Print Messages in Beer Foam

Latte art is the stuff Instagram dreams are made of. Why shouldn't beer be allowed in on the fun? That's the idea behind Beer Ripples, a new printer-like device that will craft a message in a beer's frothy head. Designed for bars and restaurants—though passing a beer that says "Fuck…

By Mike Newman
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6 Pieces of Smart Clothing You’ll Actually Want to Wear

Smartwatches were a glimpse into the future. But who said companies, or consumers, were satisfied stopping there? Clearly, based on recent releases, no one. Companies are being founded with the sole mission of making wearable technology. Google and Samsung have both even made huge investments in the market. It may…

By Evan Malachosky
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Olympia Ceramica’s New Sinks are Modeled After Turntables

Inspiration can find you when you least expected it. That's what we imagine happened here. Gianluca Paludi was probably at a club when the designer saw what to model a new set of sinks after. Turntables. Yup, turntables. The new line of bathroom fixtures from Olympia Ceramica is inspired by…

By Mike Newman
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What to Watch This Weekend: Wild Wild Country

With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…

By Mike Newman
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Own Jimmy’s House From ‘Pulp Fiction’

Dropping almost $1.5 million on a house with 3 beds, 2 baths and less than 2,000 square feet (1,702 to be exact) that's described by the realtor as an "amazing development opportunity" might seem ridiculous—until you factor in the location. 4145 Kraft Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604 is the address,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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