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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

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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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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Fat, Drunk, and Stupid: The Inside Story Behind the Making of Animal House

To get something out of the way, fat, drunk, and stupid is most certainly a way to go through life. You might not remember a lot of it, but you can be sure you enjoyed more greasy food at 3am than most people, and that's something to hang your hat…

By Mike Newman
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Clothing
Topo Designs Web Belt

The fact that your belt has a functional purpose does not mean it can't also be stylish. Belts aren't restricted to the brown or black leather variety that they're most commonly found in. Nylon d-ring belts (the ones you "cinch") are pretty common and available in a ton of colors.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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SCRABBLE Coasters

"Qi," "zi" and "zoa" are words you probably had no familiarity with two years ago. After Words with Friends, however, they probably end up getting entered in your phone or Facebook more frequently than some of the more commonly used words to describe dudes with popped collars. It might be called…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bamboo Stylus Duo

If your partner in Draw Something can't figure out your one coin doodles, it's time you upgraded from your pre-K fingerpainting skills. With the Bamboo Stylus duo, you'll improve both your digital artistic abilities and your electronic notetaking clarity all while having a pen by your side for scribbling things…

By Mike Newman
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Mazda2 in the Demon Drome

When people start attempting to defy grafity bad things normally happen. Throw in a motorcycle and the world-famous Demon Drome and it turns into a fantastic, sideshow spectacle. Can the centrifugal force that keeps a motorcycle in place really work on a production run Mazda2? Let's find out.

By Cooper Fleishman
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