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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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DIY Furniture

DIY projects are a lot like cooking your meals at home—you're saving money, gaining a bit of satisfaction and often cursing and throwing things by the end of the night. We all know our way around a table saw, but when it comes to DIY projects, far too often it's…

By Mike Newman
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Mixtape: Getting Shit Done

Slow jams are great for golf clap buildups and dances at weddings and proms, but they're not all that helpful if you're under the gun for a deadline. Whether it's getting a final piece into a show, that report into your bosses inbox or just finishing that perfect playlist before…

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Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug

Caffeine is basically gasoline for us. We aren't moving very far without it, and giving us decaf is like filling up a Civic with diesel—we'll realize shortly and not react very well. We need our morning fix to last our entire commute, and unless you work down the street, that means…

By Mike Newman
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Project X Trailer

Take the parties from Road Trip, American Pie and Old School, put them together and add a flamethrower, and you've scratched the surface of the kegger that goes down in Project X. A group of nerds who put on a party to gain a bit of notoriety end up hosting …

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To A Tee: Profound Aesthetic

Maybe you don't give a crap about what kind of message your style is sending. But if that was the case, you probably wouldn't be here. Give the clever, tongue-in-cheek graphic tees a rest in exchange for a few that strive to deliver a powerful concept wrapped up in a…

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