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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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8 Dishes You Didn’t Realize You Could Make in a Slow Cooker

The slow cooker is one of the best inventions in modern history. Everything from soups and stews, to chili and casseroles become a breeze when you own a Crock-Pot. If you've mastered those dishes, it's time to move on to next-level slow cooking. Here are 8 Things You Didn’t Know You…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Highest Rated Cheap Whiskey

Bucket list booze is great, but some of us enjoy drinking on a near-daily basis. We need cheap whiskey in order to do that. Just because you can’t splash the cash doesn’t mean you can’t drink well. Some of the best tasting whiskey can be had for a reasonable sum. Here’s…

By Colin Joliat
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72 Hours in Amsterdam: What to Do in the Capital of the Netherlands

Amsterdam, as you’ve probably heard, is easily one of the most beautiful, lively, and romantic cities in the world. It bridges the gap between Old World values and modern sensibilities, without trying to grasp for that “special magic” most people write about in regard to other cities—New York, Los Angeles,…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Cask Strength Whiskies to Keep You Warm This Winter

Call it cask strength, barrel proof or overproof, there's always a case to be made for a good, high proof whiskey. It gives you the opportunity to taste the spirit as if it had just come out of the barrel, because it pretty much did. Whether you're curling up in front…

By Cooper Fleishman
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From Soapboxes to Scouts: The History of the Pinewood Derby

Even if most of you didn’t put in the time to become Eagle Scouts, you probably joined the Cub Scouts. If you did, there’s a significant chance you designed, built, carved, and painted your very own Pinewood Derby Car. In fact, some of you probably joined the Scouts just to…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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