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The $1,200 Sneaker Giveaway ​
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Enter to Win a Beach Getaway, On Us​

Reset and Unwind: Escape to the Westin Grand Cayman Resort & Spa.

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Your New Summer Wardrobe, On Us

Enter to win 8 pieces from Iron & Resin. Founded by industry veteran Thom Hill, their mission is to create durable, high-quality apparel and lifestyle goods that are backed by a lifetime guarantee.

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The $1,500 Garden Gear Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win beautifully designed garden gear. Plus, two new books on stylish, eco-minded living.

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Features
30 Albums That Define Cool

Any album “list” is going to be incomplete. It’s going to be filled with albums you agree with, artists you hate and some sort of commentary that you probably disagree with. This list is no different. However, rather than ranking these in order of importance or influence, we decided to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Vietnam War-Era Engraved Zippos

Zippos are easily the most iconic lighters in existence. Bic lighters might be more ubiquitous in the "recreational substances" crowd because they won't burn your hands off when used with glass hardware, but Zippos are still far more iconic. This collection of 282 lighters is composed of hardware from actual…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Articles
Web’s Best: Meat on a Stick

Yes, we said, "Meat on a stick." Just get all your immature giggling out now (we did plenty putting the list together). Okay, good? Now, we don't know why, but food placed on a stick is immediately 2-3x more appealing than it would be on a plate. Since we are…

By Mike Newman
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Contests & Give-Aways
GIVEAWAY: Two Pairs of Capital Sunglasses (Closed)

Summer is winding down, but thanks in part to all this awesome global warming we've got going on, you can still hit the beach for a little while longer. If your day in the sun wardrobe includes a pair of knockoff shades you got at a mall kiosk, it's time…

By Mike Newman
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10 Other Animals That Deserve Their Own Week

Shark Week kicks off this weekend and here’s a newsflash for you: It’s awesome! The thing is though, we’ve seen a lot of shark footage over the years, and while we’re definitely not bored with it, we just think it might be time for something fresh. We’re not saying ditch…

By Mike Newman
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