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A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese

A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese

Crispy on the outside, molten on the inside.

Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026 Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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JURA’s New Coffee Machine Is Overqualified for Your Countertop
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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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Sony Just Brought Back 1979’s Coolest Headphones
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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off

We love the Australian classics as much as the next guy. But these 8 alternatives make a compelling case for expanding your boot rotation.

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Sony Just Brought Back 1979’s Coolest Headphones

Bop like it's 1979.

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

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How to Layer Like an Italian This Winter

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

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

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico

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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Upcycled Bike Parts

We hate seeing things go to waste. Instead of letting an old single-speed rot in a landfill somewhere, why not deconstruct that thing and salvage some of it? We’re not saying you have to do it yourself, you could just open up your wallet (the one made from an old…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The U.S. Navy Seal Survival Handbook

U.S. Navy Seals are second to none when it comes to elite special forces. Learning anything about survival skills from a Navy Seal would be like getting personal basketball lessons from Jordan. And that's exactly what The U.S. Navy Seal Survival Handbook is all about. Decorated Seal Team Six member…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Manufacturing Super

There's no denying the fact that retrosuperfuture makes awesome sunglasses. Until this video, though, we had no idea just how much work went into crafting just one pair of them. It's your standard behind-the-scenes manufacturing video, but since it's retrosuperfuture it's also somehow just a little more awesome.

By Cooper Fleishman
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To A Tee: Carhartt

When we last looked at Carhartt in 2010, it was a pleasant surprise to see some really great tees in their lineup. Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) collection is the "avant-garde way of living the Carhartt brand" and the F/W 2012 collection is just a good. Available across Europe and…

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The World’s Sharpest Axe

Have you ever tried to cut something with a dull knife? Depending on what you're cutting, it can feel like you're sawing a blade down on a spongy loaf of bread. Now, those same issues can arise with your ax, only the result won't just be a mangled dinner. When your ax…

By Mike Newman
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