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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
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The Ledlenser MH5 Rechargeable Headlamp Is the Best Entry-Level Headlamp

When it comes to adventuring gear, the humble headlamp is essential. Whether you’re pitching your tent late at night, going for a pre-sunrise hike, or just need to hit the bathroom, a quality headlamp is crucial for camping. And you won’t get much better than the Ledlenser MH5 rechargeable headlamp.…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 10 Coolest Electric Motorcycles on the Market

Electric motorcycles appear to be the new “thing” in the motorcycle industry. And before we go further, let us clarify: We don’t think there’s anything that’s ever going to replace the visceral experience—the smells, feel, and sounds—that come with riding a massive internal combustion engine slapped into a lightweight, two-wheeled…

By Maxwell Barna
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7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Cook in Your Cast Iron Skillet

There’s no single piece of cookware on the planet as versatile as the cast iron skillet. We talk all the time about how it’s perfect for searing beef and fish, but there’s a whole lot more to it than just the typical meat and potatoes stuff. You’re at an advantage…

By Maxwell Barna
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The History of the Whiskey Glass

(Image – James Hart) Just because a special shaped glass exists for whiskey drinking doesn’t mean anyone who drinks out of something else is wrong. We’re very much of the Ron Swanson mindset. There’s no wrong way to indulge in your favorite whiskey (unless it comes as some form of…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The 20 Best Glasses for Your Favorite Whiskey

For us, drinking whiskey’s a personal experience, and we want our glassware to reflect that. Our whiskey glasses should have a story behind them, cater to our drinking style, or be something that starts a conversation when we have a few friends gathered around. That’s why we’re always on the…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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