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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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Bar Cart Bracket: The Best Whiskies for March Madness

Whether you’re toasting a perfect upset or coping with a completely busted bracket, these bottles have you covered.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Nick Offerman Wants You To Drink More Lagavulin

We caught up with the distiller’s number one fan to talk woodworking, craftsmanship, and the best way to enjoy Scotch.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Iceland Most People Don’t See

From glacier caves to fermented shark, a deeper dive into the island’s raw, ritual-filled world.

By Brandon Withrow
Clothing
How to Patch Your Old Pair of Jeans

There's something to be said for a well-worn garment. The stains, tears, holes, and scratches tell a story. That delicious bowl of pasta left a teeny little red spot on your linen pants. Or you ripped a hole in your jeans on a long bike ride. No big deal. But…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The Best Plain T-Shirts For Men

The most overlooked piece of men's clothing is most likely the plain white t-shirt. Even with a band repping the garment, basic t-shirts just don't have the same cache as other men's attire. So we're here to shine a light on the plain t-shirt. Plain t-shirts are essential in a…

By John A. Paradiso
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How to Sharpen a Pocket Knife

It's often said that a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. While we'd argue all knives are dangerous in their own right, there is some truth to the old line. Because a dull, jagged blade doesn't glide as easily, it has a tendency to snag and get caught in…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
What Exactly Is Raw Denim?

There's something so iconically American about a good pair of denim jeans. Few garments are more timeless and unquestionably stylish. Jeans have been a mainstay in this country's sense of fashion for generations. Beginning as tough workwear in the mid-1800s, denim jeans have withstood the test of time as a…

By John A. Paradiso
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What’s the Deal with Damascus Steel?

Finding a great pocket knife, fixed blade, or even chef's knife isn't all that difficult. There are hundreds of manufacturers big and small that make as many blades. We're living in a knife renaissance! But few of those options will get the kind of response that a gorgeous, patterned Damascus…

By Cooper Fleishman
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