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

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

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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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Bevel Trimmer

If you own a hair trimmer, you probably don't remember the brand or when you bought it. When you're shopping for a new one, you'll do your research, check the features and poll friends about what they use... and then it will sit in a drawer or on the counter…

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How to Unlock Hidden Categories in Netflix

Oh, you like funny movies? Here are some generic comedies and every stand-up special we could secure the rights to. ...Yeah, Netflix suggestions leave much to be desired. Luckily, there are hidden categories that can get you closer to the kind of films and shows you're looking for. To access the…

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The Playboy Mansion Is for Sale… With One Small Caveat

At some point in every young man's life he thought about how cool it would be to live the life Hugh Hefner was living. Granted, for most of us this was back when magazines were still relevant, AOL was the best option for the Internet and all of those ex-Playmates…

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Turn Your Disposable Lighter Into a Pocket Torch

Using a disposable lighter to try and ignite firewood or get a camping stove going isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you need a different tool for the job. With The Pocket Torch, your cheap disposable lighter transforms into powerful little torch with a flame temperature of 2,300 °F. A…

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