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A day with American architect and member of The New York Five Michael Graves at his New Jersey sanctuary.
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Bacon Covered Whopper
Taking full advantage of a Japanese Burger King's bacon special, this guy ordered a heart attack-inducing Whopper topped with 1,050 crispy strips. Needless to say, the Whopper won.
Hot Wheels Gymkhana
Ken Block's mini Ford Fiesta drifts around Venice Beach Skate Park.
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Frasé Skincare Collection
Frasé Skin is an Australian men's skincare brand built for the guys most products overlook: tradesmen and outdoor workers dealing with sun, dust, and grime all day. The line keeps things simple with five essentials, from a hydrating cleanser and heavy-duty exfoliating scrub to a lightweight moisturizer, body wash for breakouts, and blackhead strips. Formulated with proven ingredients like salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and natural exfoliants, it focuses on real results without overcomplicated routines or luxury packaging theater.
Presented by Frasé Skin
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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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5 Historical Misconceptions
C.G.P. Grey keeps you informed by debunking five common historical misconceptions.
Star Trek Teaser
Namco Bandai Games' Star Trek video game followed by the May release of J. J. Abrams sequell can only mean that 2013 will be the year of the Trekkie.
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The World's Most Downloaded Man
Câmera Clara Photography Studio hunts down Danish model Jesper Bruun for an awkward meeting with the most recognizable face in stock photos.
The Rifle's Spiral by The Shins
Emmy-winning director Jamie Caliri's creation for the Portland-based indie rockers The Shins is a stop-motion masterpiece after Edward Gorey's own heart. Make sure to also check out the 3D version on your Nintendo 3DS.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
Presented by Dreame.
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Brixton Board Shorts Collection
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
Presented by Brixton.
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Smart Pong
Being environmentally responsible never looked so fun. In order to demonstrate that their cars are more than just eco-friendly, Smart created a giant Pong game using their compact cruisers as controllers to show off their speedy acceleration.
Hemingway & Gellhorn Trailer
Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen are literary "it" couple Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway in HBO's movie based on the lives of the journalist and writer. The film is expected to air May 28, 2012.
