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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

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This Porsche Soundbar Is Made From a 911 GT3 Exhaust

The whirling rumble of a 911 GT3 is a beautiful thing, but, thanks to Porsche, it's not the only noise that will come from the GT3's exhaust. The speed freaks at Porsche have turned their attention to audio with the release of this 911 Soundbar, which is crafted from an original…

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The Washington Pint Glass Has a Little Mt. Rainier on the Bottom

When North Drinkware released their Oregon Pint glass with Mt. Hood on the bottom, we were blown away that anyone could convert United States Geological Survey data to something so cool and functional in the home. After the first successful project, they’ve expanded the line to include this Washington Pint…

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The Plazmatic X Is a Dual Beam Lighter

Unless you've got some one-off Zippo, it's rare your lighter will command attention. That is, of course, unless your lighter is the Plazmatic X. The world's first flameless, windproof, dual plasma beam, USB rechargeable lighter looks like it's from the future. Not only does that mean you'll never have to…

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7 Great Cocktails Under 200 Calories

The problem with resolutions is that it’s really hard to keep them. If you've decided to get in shape, you’ll probably start working out, but eating (and drinking) healthy won’t be easy. It’s laughable to think that you’ll stop all of your vices. You'll probably cut down on the fatty…

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Vicis Zero1 Football Helmet

If you don't want professional football to morph into a high-speed game of two-hand touch, you better hope someone provides a realistic solution to the current concussion issue. That means looking at the potential of a smarter helmet—something like the Zero1 from Vicis. Designed by engineers and neurosurgeons, the Zero1…

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