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The 8 Best Thanksgiving Movies

Now that we are officially past Halloween and all the candy, ghouls, and goblins that day brings with it, it’s officially the holiday season. The first holiday of this season of revelry is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to come together to see friends and family, reminisce about days gone…

Classic Halloween Movies Every Guy Should See

Halloween has come a long way from its origin story of the day when the souls of the deceased returned to Earth. These days, instead of preparing for the arrival of the souls of our loved ones, many instead opt to watch festive, spooky, and downright terrifying movies (while consuming…

An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

The 10 Best Movies From the 2000s

The 2000s were an incredible decade for cinema, with some of the most iconic movies that have stood the test of time – and defined modern culture from humor to superheroes. From epic dramas to mind-blowing thrillers, the 2000s saw the evolution of screenplay that was designed around visual stimulation…

How a New York Police Vet Helped Design Two of the Coolest Sinn Watches

Sinn-Spezialuhren out of Frankfurt, Germany is best known for its high-tech tool watches that have one of most robust cult followings in the watchmaking industry. Sinns are more often described as "tool" watches, fulfilling one dedicated function particularly well. Divers, pilot watches, dress watches, and chronographs from Sinn all have…

Murse, Tote, Handbag: Whatever You Call It, You Need One

Close your eyes and go back to the early 2000s. Bush was president. Facebook was a quaint idea. Digital cameras and Four Lokos were all the rage. It was also the height of cringey menswear portmanteaus. There were “mandals” for men’s sandals. And “meggings” for the compression tights cross-country runners…

6 Real World Treasure Hunts That Could Make You Rich

Real-world treasure hunting isn't limited to the movies. There are enough local legends, ancient texts, and conspiratorial histories out there that it's surprising someone isn't tripping over a hidden chest of emeralds every other day. The mere thought of discovering a chest filled with gold, jewels, or ancient artifacts has…

The 8 Best Cities For Beer Lovers To Visit This Summer

Summer is the perfect time for a classic American road trip. And while some may center their trips on the myriad amusement parks, beach towns, or roadside monuments that dot the United States, for beer lovers, a road trip is the perfect opportunity to try beers from breweries they'd never…