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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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Tamarit Motorcycles “Libertas”

Spanish shop Tamarit Motorcycles focuses on Triumph motorcycles, and their latest mod is based on the classic Bonneville T120. Named "Libertas" (free), the 1,200cc bike got its inspiration from 1960s era desert racers and also gets a wonderful vintage scrambler look, as well. The custom bike gets a beautiful brown…

By Amos Kwon
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If You’re Drinking, You Should Finish the Evening With H-PROOF

Ever had a drink (or more) and woken up with a headache, feeling foggy or and upset stomach--and who hasn't--it's all about the alcohol metabolism and not dehydration. That's where H-PROOF comes in. These black cherry chewables support alcohol metabolism, promote liver health and restore vital nutrients, so you can…

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Volkswagen Vintage Jolly Style Beach Buggy

In 1960's Southern California, you weren't doing the beach properly if you weren't getting there in some sort of Volkswagen. While the VW Bus and Beetle were tremendously popular, the best way to do it was in one of the era's iconic buggies like the Meyers Manx or a Poty…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Highland System Storm Armored Hybrid Amphibious MPV

In case you were looking for a nice, friendly apocalypse vehicle, you might want to get some special military dispensation to plunk down your life savings on the Storm. made by Highland System, it's actually served for the British armed forces. It looks like a combination of an M1 Abrams…

By Amos Kwon
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USPS-Inspired Nike Air Force 1 Experimental

Howard Hughes wore tissue boxes on his feet in his waning years, but you can one-up him with these USPS Priority Mail shipping box themed Air Force 1s. What the heck for, you ask? Well, the U.S. Postal Service handles all of Nike's domestic shipping needs, so it only seems…

By Amos Kwon
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