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Kentucky’s Most Experimental Whiskey House Made the Perfect Bottle for Scotch Drinkers

Kentucky’s Most Experimental Whiskey House Made the Perfect Bottle for Scotch Drinkers

This year’s tastiest American whiskey comes with a Scottish accent.

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

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

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

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

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Man Candles II

Not too long ago, Yankee Candle Company - the store known for emanating a scent of lavender throughout the mall - released Man Candles. The series included guy-friendly scented candles in aromas like Riding Mower, 2x4, and First Down. Now they return with some new additions. Man Candles II feature some "Wow, we…

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Things Come Apart by Todd McLellan

Todd McLellan's work is basically like life in rewind. Instead of building and composing things, he tears them apart. In his latest series "Things Come Apart" he follows up on the idea he started with the "Disassembly Series" by pulling apart telephones, chainsaws, and more objects. Look for his book…

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Game of Thrones Saul Bass Tribute Posters

A few days ago, Google had a particularly epic doodle that referenced Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Man with the Golden Arm, Spartacus, West Side Story, Anatomy of a Murder, Around the World in Eighty Days and Ocean's 11. The entire thing was a tribute to the late, great…

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Tessel Jet Pack Backpack

While the Tessel Jet Pack Backpack has exactly zero rocket boosters, we still like where the guys who made it are coming from. The idea was to make a backpack that was both professional yet still youthful and fun. We think they're pretty much spot on with that (even though…

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Captain Phillips Trailer

Tom Hanks has some issues with being out at sea. Based on the true story, Hanks plays the role of Captain Richard Phillips who was the captain of the Maersk Alabama, the ship hijacked by Somali pirates in April, 2009. The movie, which comes out in October, is directed by…

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