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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026
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How Bartenders Around the US Are Using Fermentation in Cocktails

The new cocktail trend is inspired by a centuries old tradition.

By Christopher Osburn
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The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe

A pool house in Austin inspired me to spend way too much time looking into this.

By Lanny Fuller
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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

By Andy Crump
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K-Cup Cocktails

You haven’t been using your Keurig to brew up boozy beverages? What’s wrong with you, man?! If you want in on the action, here are some K-Cup Cocktails to get you started. (Adjust level of booze to your taste/tolerance.) Loosely based on an Apple Rye Punch, this drink ditches any…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Documentaries on Netflix Right Now

We love documentaries. They educate us about the world we live in, help us empathize with the struggles and share in the triumphs of others, and provide fascinating accounts of history or glimpses into the future. And luckily, Netflix is chock full of the good stuff. There are days worth…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Decoded: Jägermeister

You might only know Jägermeister as the alcohol you drop in a glass of Red Bull when you’re out for the night in college, but the herbal digestif actually has a long and storied history. In fact, a lot of the Jägermeister tale is displayed right on the label. Here…

By Mike Newman
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Who Was Sailor Jerry, the Godfather of American Tattoing?

Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins is a name synonymous with American tattooing. Hell, there are many out there who consider him the Godfather of American traditional style—and for all intents and purposes, they’re right. But Sailor Jerry’s story goes far deeper than most imagine. He wasn’t just some guy who decided…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Scientific Studies That Prove Whiskey is Good for You

Mark Twain, the man lauded as the father of American literature, is remembered for many things, but perhaps his most widely used commentary is on a topic we hold near and dear—whiskey. Twain famously uttered the timeless words, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is…

By Maxwell Barna
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