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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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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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Sony Just Brought Back 1979’s Coolest Headphones
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Good Taste. Better Prices.

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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 Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

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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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag

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Monster Diamond Tears Edge Headphones

On one hand, these headphones look like a Bedazzled pair of Beats headphones. On the other, Lil Wayne showed us that's not exactly a bad idea, and Monster knows what they're doing when it comes to pro audio. Anyway, Monster Diamond Tears Edge Headphones. They're over ear, blinged out, low…

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Paper-Made Letter Opener

What do you do with all your junk mail? Do you toss it in the trash and hope you never have your identity stolen, or do let it pile up on your coffee table until you get the motivation to actually shred all those pieces of crap? How about option…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
John Findra’s Miniature Wrecks: Rusted Cars as Art

The craftsmanship that people put into the things they sell on Etsy never ceases to amaze us. Bored of making perfect model cars, Findra decided to throw away the instructions and started reproducing rusted, dilapidated, forgotten cars he found in the wild. The results are nothing short of awesome.

By Cooper Fleishman
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10 Other Animals That Deserve Their Own Week

Shark Week kicks off this weekend and here’s a newsflash for you: It’s awesome! The thing is though, we’ve seen a lot of shark footage over the years, and while we’re definitely not bored with it, we just think it might be time for something fresh. We’re not saying ditch…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Slim Wallet

Wallets say almost as much about the man as what's inside. That Centurion card sure is fancy, but if you're toting it around in a wallet that belongs in an episode of Seinfeld it's just not as cool. Ok, it's a Centurion card so that's a bit of a stretch,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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