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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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Sony Just Brought Back 1979’s Coolest Headphones
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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
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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Kindle DX

While most new tech gets smaller, the Kindle of course gets bigger. Now with a 9.7" display, but only 1/3 of an inch thickness, it takes up about as much space as a magazine, but holds over 3000 times as much information. The Kindle DX also features an auto-rotating screen…

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Gear
Leatherman Freestyle Tool

You never know when you're going to need to cut through a fence, climb a tree, un-hinge a vent cover, stab some guy and then go for a beer. Why else would one tool include pliers/wirecutter, a combo Philips/flathead screwdriver, straight blade and a bottle opener/carabineer? The Leatherman Freestyle Tool…

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Panasonic Monitor Headphones

Your iPod earbuds are no match for the retro stylings of the Panasonic Monitor Headphones. These lightweight, large aperture 40mm drive headphones have clear sound reproduction and powerful bass, designed for outdoor use. The 4-foot cord is suitable for remote and non-remote portable players. Headphones come in classic white.

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Fashion
Fossil Chronograph Green Dial Watch

We half expect this watch to transform into a Decepticon, but we're sorta nerdy like that. The Chronograph Green Dial from Fossil features a folding clasp, 52mm case, 31mm band, 3-hand chronograph movement, and it's water resistant up to 10 ATM. Which is more than we can say for Megatron.…

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Reebok Vector O Baseball Bat

You don't usually think of things like drag and aerodynamics when thinking about baseball, but luckily Reebok did. They aimed to make a better, faster bat and the result was the Reebok Vector O Baseball Bat. Three holes between the handle and the head allow wind to pass through easily…

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