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

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Life-Size Iron Man Armor

If you thought Gundams and Voltrons and Transformers were the coolest action figures you could lay your hands on, you haven’t seen this life-size Iron Man armor. Designed and built by The Toys Asia, this full size suit of armor uses 46 motors, 567 individual parts and 28 seconds to…

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8 Better Pieces of Gear for Your Dog

Our dogs aren’t just animals we feed and take for walks. They’re our friends, our companions, and usually, we consider them members of the family. That said, why do we keep buying them cheap crap? We get them beds that are little more than sacks filled with cotton stuffing, toys…

By Maxwell Barna
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Apple Is Selling Refurbished Watches at a Discount

In a move that echoes their decision to sell refurbished iPhones, Apple's started providing Apple Watches on their site at pretty reasonably discounted rates. The most affordable options, as you'd expect, are their Series 1 releases, most of which hover between $229 and $249, but you'll find reductions on Series…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Columbia Titanium Canuk Boots

Columbia's Titanium collection is filled with fantastic outdoor products that are torture tested in everything from the wet snow and the cold rain to make sure you're protected when you're out in inclement weather. The addition of their new Titanium Canuk Boots makes the collection even better. The boots are…

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Nike SFB Field 6″ Boot

Built for the tactical athlete, the Nike SFB Field 6" Boot is made all the materials everyone from your office runner to a first responder needs to do their job effectively. Breathable canvas and quick-drying fibers. Dynamic lacing. Ultra-lightweight comfort. Internal rock shield. Aggressive traction pattern on the outsole. Multi-surface grip.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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