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The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 4/21)
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The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 4/21)
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The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen

A new indie horror standout (and a not-so-great studio effort) sent us down the rabbit hole of Frankenstein films that get truly, gloriously strange.

By Andy Crump
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What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska

Experiencing Alaska by dog was truly magical.

By Brandon Withrow
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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
Clothing
Where To Shop for Men’s Jeans

Jeans truly do make the man, and a good pair can be style-defining. Even if your denim style isn't edgy or up-to-date, every guy needs at least a few pairs of great denim jeans. They're easily the most versatile type of pants you'll ever own. Whether you pair them with…

By Amos Kwon
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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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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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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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