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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
By Beau Hayhoe
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

By Cool Material
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Good luck spotting Nike's best releases this week. They're all camo.

By Cool Material
Accessories
Chrome Citizen Camo 2nd Issue Bag Glows In The Dark

To be fair, the 2nd Issue version of the Chrome Citizen isn't completely glow in the dark. It's only "reflective by Night" thanks to the reflective glass bead rain camo pattern that is overlaid on top of the limited edition Swedish M90 geometric camo pattern you see during the day.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hex-o-Matic Pen & Pencil

Both the Hex-o-matic Pencil and the Hex-o-matic Pen are reminiscent of the kinds of writing instruments your dad would keep in his shirt pocket back in the day. Slick but substantial. The rounded grip texture on each allows you to write comfortably while the upper barrel provides sharp lines to…

By Mike Newman
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The World’s First Carbon Fiber 3D Printer

Most 3D printers on the market produce items that, while cool looking, aren't exactly made to withstand a lifetime of wear and tear. The Mark One 3D Printer is looking to change that as the world's first 3D printer designed to print composite materials. Now if you were going to…

By Mike Newman
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Goods: Getaway Driver

The classic getaway driver exudes confidence. Never rattled by the situation, he relies on his knowledge and superior skill to make pressure his good friend. These are the pieces you might find on the passenger seat when he’s behind the wheel. This post is brought to you by the Jaguar F­-TYPE Coupe. Visit BritishVillians.com to find out why it's #GoodToBeBad.

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By Cool Material Guest
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Tools
Use Your Bic Pen on Your iPad

We're sticklers for the written word. Heck, we created these damn things. Still, technology dictates that we have to do certain things with our i-devices and smartphones. Bic, the classic pen brand, is changing with the times but keeping us die-hards in mind. The Cristul Stylus gives you the classic…

By Mike Newman
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