American Wood Sunglass Brands: The 2026 Field Guide
TL;DR: Wood sunglasses are a small but real category, and the American brands in it are each making a different bet. Woodies bets on the lowest price and a 30-day money-back guarantee. TruWood bets on a fuller commitment to hardwood at a high...
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Monterey to Carmel: The Perfect Coastal Day Trip
TL;DR: Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea sit only six to eight miles apart, but they feel like two different countries. Monterey gives you the working coastline: the Monterey Bay Aquarium, built in 1984 on the site of a former sardine cannery, and ...
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Do Polarized Lenses Scratch Easily? Care That Prevents It
TL;DR: Polarized lenses are not scratch-proof, but a well-built one is not fragile either. TAC polarized lenses are constructed in multiple bonded layers, including a hard exterior coat, and that coat is what actually determines scratch...
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