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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
The Unbreakable Umbrella

Don't you just hate when your umbrellas go and break on you? Get this unbreakable umbrella, which is sturdy enough to use as an actual walking stick or cane, without making you look awkward. It whacks just as strong as a steel pipe but it weighs only 1 lb. and…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Gear
Throwdown MMA Cage

Who needs to watch the UFC tournament on TV when you can be the ultimate fighter in your own backyard. Whether you want to square off in the octagon, hexagon, or circle, you can now take on the neighborhood and fight for your right to do whatever you want. The…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Accessories
USB Flash Drive Lighter

Smoke up to 4GB of data with this lighter / USB flash drive combo. Bringing together two commonly used pocket devices into one powerful necessity, you will always look good no matter how you use it. Pop it in your laptop and transfer data with ease, and then flick the…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Entertainment
This is Gonna Hurt

See life through the eyes of one of the baddest ultimate MMA fighters in the history of the sport, Tito Ortiz. Find out how life isn't always easy for those under the limelight, especially those with a spotty past. Learn how he overcame so many obstacles to be the toughest,…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Drinks
Cooler Backpack

With the hotter months here, it is important to stay hydrated. With this cooler backpack, bringing a few extra drinks is nice and easy. Whether you are walking, running, hiking in the mountains, or biking around town, you can keep some replenishing liquids on your shoulders. The waterproof polyester lining…

By Tim Jacobsen
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