Maxwell Barna
Volvo is Bringing Back the Station Wagon with the New V60
When we think suburbia, we think sleek modern homes lined like ducks in a row, neatly trimmed hedges, trash receptacles dutifully lining curbs, smiling neighbors, and short stubby driveways. In those driveways, we usually picture neatly parked Volvos, waiting to take the kids to school and soccer practice, or cart…
How a Can of Guinness Works
Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s something magical about a freshly—and properly—poured pint of Guinness. The way that creamy head forms at the top, and the tiny bubbles cascade down into the deep dark abyss. It’s a work of art. But that art—those cascading bubbles and creamy velvet-smooth head—isn’t…
8 Scales to Keep on Top of Your Health
Well, gents, we’re into February, which means your New Year’s resolution to get back into the gym and get in shape is going one of two ways: Spectacularly well, or spectacularly terrible. Either way, a scale can make all the difference in your quest for a better you. No matter…
7 Video Games with Crazy Cult Followings
By every measurable standard, video games and the way we play them have advanced with technology over the last few years. They are more detailed, more complex, and more immersive than ever before. But newer isn’t always better. Some games are, quite frankly, timeless. Even with their less robust graphics…
How to Buy Her Great Flowers for Valentine’s Day
If there’s one thing we know about Valentine’s Day, it’s that it isn’t about us. In actuality, Valentine’s Day is all about her—making sure we show her that we love and appreciate the time and effort she puts into being with us (as we know, we can be handfuls). Alas,…
The Only 7 Cars to Consider Buying This Year
One thing we know for sure about most of you is, like us, you love automobiles. From the classics, to the vintage trailblazers and even the fuel-efficient grocery grabbers, you guys love hearing about anything auto. And that’s what leads us here. Whether you’re dreaming of luxury or just want…
The Best Documentaries You’ve Never Heard Of
What would our lives be were it not for documentary film? They force us to sit down, watch, and listen. They put us in times, places, and in the minds and hearts of people we’d ordinarily only hear about filtered through six degrees of news cycles, relatives, and clickbait. Put…
How to Improve Your Mobile Photography in 2018
Smartphones have taken the fine art of photography and put it in the hands of anyone willing to hone their skills. Unfortunately for a lot of us, developing those skills could take a long time—time we really just don’t have in between careers, personal relationships, and figuring out which new…
10 Cuban Rums Worth Traveling For
As far as the rum world is concerned, Cuba is home to some of the best out there. Unfortunately for many Americans, we wouldn’t really know, as we’ve been shut off from the stuff for decades. We’re primarily used to rum distilled in places like Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the…
This is How You Cook a Proper Steak
Cooking steaks is an art form that gets simplified all too often. Every week, we’re reading new articles about how to cook the perfect steak. Sometimes, it’s a flat top grill. Sometimes you slap meat on a metal grate above a fire. Hell, sometimes it’s in a bag of water.…
8 White Noise Machines to Help You Get Some Sleep This Year
One in three Americans doesn’t get enough sleep. That statistic, though somewhat jarring, probably doesn’t shock anyone who reads it. Is sleep important? Absolutely. But does it usually come secondary to our lives’ more immediate daily struggles? Definitely. So, when it comes to getting better quality sleep and more of…
7 Journals for Keeping Tabs on 2018
One of our biggest realizations this year was that we spent entirely too much time storing memories on the Internet. The only time we remember the things we’ve done or the places we’ve been is when Facebook reminds us, or when a friend posted a #tbt. Well, we’re done with…
The 11 Best Documentary Films of 2017
While 2017 was an excellent year for the cinema, with box office hits like Dunkirk, Get Out, Wonder Woman, Baby Driver, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, there were some incredible documentaries released at the same time. We decided to give our readers a closer look at what we feel…
Scientifically Proven Ways to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution
Walking into the New Year feeling like a better you is pretty simple. First, you make a list of all the stuff you wish you did the year before. For some of us, that list is pretty short. For others, the list is so long it looks more like a…
The 10 Best Titles Coming to Netflix This January
Netflix is coming out swinging in January. Subscribers can look forward to a ton of great classics and new blockbusters, along with some really great Original content. In fact, there’s so much going on this month it was hard for us to settle on just 10 picks. We know, our…