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

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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
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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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WeWood Date Watch

Aluminum is recyclable and flexible. Steel is cold and hard. But wood, wood has a character unlike any other material. Wewood channeled all the excellent aspects of wood: the grain, the natural feel and its hypo-allergenic properties and paired it with an analog Miyota movement to turn it into one…

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WeWood Jupiter Watch

There isn't too much to say about wooden watches that you don't already know. They're interesting, different, au naturale and a great way to add a little green "pop" to your gear without sacrificing functionality or cool factor. This WeWood Jupiter Watch is all of those things and more. Along…

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Kiso Ashtray

If you're still one of those much maligned nicotine holdouts, you might as well partake stylishly. Zippos are great for starting the fire, but you still need something for the ash. The Kiso Ashtray is literally the most concrete solution. The ashtray is divided into three separate concrete rooms and…

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Rechargeable Card Speaker

Outside of the credit cards you use to purchase all those "must have" apps, it's hard to find anything wallet sized that will improve your phone experience... except for this silver rechargeable card speaker. The 3.3" x 2.2" stainless silver speaker charges in two hours from any USB port and…

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Bacon Maple Ale

Bacon, maple syrup and beer (otherwise known as the perfect breakfast) have come together to create one unholy, yet highly delicious substance. Bacon Maple Ale, the result of a collaboration between Voodoo Donut and Rogue, goes well with donuts or pork—or perhaps donuts covered in pork if you’re into that…

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