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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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Bucket List Foreign Beers: The 20 Best Beers Brewed Outside the U.S.

America might be home of the Double IPA and the Maple Syrup and Coffee Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, but that doesn't mean you should limit your intake to brews produced in these 50 states. Far from it. Some of the world's best beer is produced outside the confines of our country. While you…

By Mike Newman
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We Went to a Real-Deal Lucha Libre Match

When we think of Mexican culture, there are a ton of things that come to mind. Of them, however, one of the most intriguing—and revered—is Mexican wrestling, also known as “Lucha Libre.” We’ve wanted to experience the thrill of a Lucha Libre match for years. Well, a couple weeks ago,…

By Maxwell Barna
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Decoded: Levi’s Two Horse Patch

Have you ever looked at the back of your Levi’s? Outside of checking the size when you were purchasing them, you probably haven’t studied the backside of your jeans. The iconic denim company has a fairly famous patch on there that shares a few clues about the company’s history. Here’s…

By Mike Newman
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The Country’s Most Ethical Companies, According to Reddit

Not too long ago, this thread on Reddit got us thinking. OP is right. We hear all about the companies that are ruining the world/environment/economy/politics, but we never hear about the companies working to make the aforementioned better. The thread inspired us to do some research of our own into…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Decoded: Heinz Ketchup

Whether to top a burger or to dip some fries, the ketchup of choice is almost always Heinz. The famous ketchup has been produced for well over 100 years and annual sales now reach around $1.5 billion. But how much do you know about the king of condiments? Here’s a…

By Mike Newman
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