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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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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
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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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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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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Behind Simple Ingenuity: The stories behind some of the simplest–and most brilliant–inventions ever

This post is brought to you by Saab. At Saab, we believe in independent thinking. It’s in everything we do. Learn more here. Some of the greatest inventions of the modern era--the microprocessor, the internal combustion engine, Bloody Marys--took years of development and contain complex systems and parts working in…

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I’m CEO…Bitch! Card Case

Mixing business and pleasure might be frowned upon, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't have business cards on you at all times. You never know when you're going to run into a potential business partner - or a free lunch fishbowl - so best to be prepared. Unless you want…

By Tim Jacobsen
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CXXVI Handmade iPhone Wallet

iPhone wallets are the ultimate invention in pocket convenience, but many of them make the mistake of emphasizing the wallet part and not the iPhone. As we all know, the iPhone is far more important than the credit cards because credit cards can be canceled and iPhones are forever. If…

By Cooper Fleishman
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To A Tee: Charliegh

Want to exude cool California style even though you live in Boise? Charliegh (Char-lee) will help you along. Established in 2010, the new label puts out a limited line of smart clothing and accessories that are both manufactured and printed in the USA. Inspired by typography, iconic art and minimalism,…

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Fire Hose Belt

There's no question women swoon over actors and rockstars, but ask the average girl what occupation she fantasizes of most and she'll probably respond:  Firefighter.  Now to be fair, she's probably not thinking about the one with the beer gut and Tom Selleck mustache resting in the station house amongst empty Papa John's boxes, but still the…

By Mike Newman
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