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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
By Lanny Fuller
The Canadian City You’re Probably Overlooking The Canadian City You’re Probably Overlooking
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The Canadian City You’re Probably Overlooking

A Little Wild. A Little Luxurious. Entirely Underrated.

By Brandon Withrow
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
What To Watch If You Loved (Or Hated) Digger What To Watch If You Loved (Or Hated) Digger
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What To Watch If You Loved (Or Hated) Digger

8 picks for the Digger faithful and the Digger deniers.

By Andy Vasoyan
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We Tasted Nine Sriracha Sauces to Find the Best

The Great Sriracha Shortage of 2014 was a tad overblown. With only a month's worth of shipment problems, you probably never even had an issue stocking your shelf. Still, the scare got us thinking, "Is the classic Huy Fong Foods rooster sauce really the sriracha you should be using anyway?"…

By Mike Newman
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The 10 Best Pilsners You Can Buy

You wouldn't know it with all the fruity IPAs and bourbon-y stouts out there, but the humble Pilsner is the most consumed beer style in the world—and it isn't close. The pale lager, which was first produced back in the 1800s, has spawned slight variations over the years and is…

By Mike Newman
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The Complete Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

The holy grail for bourbon aficionados, The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is located in North-Central Kentucky between Louisville and Lexington. Within an 81-mile radius, pilgrims can tour all nine-heritage distilleries, and a number of craft distilleries as well. We’ve created the following guide to give you a few logistical pointers, great…

By Drew Haas
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The Beer Bucket List (2.0): 30 Beers To Try Once in Your Lifetime

It’s been two years since we composed the first Beer Bucket List, and since that time, we’ve tasted thousands of other brews both new and old. Looking at the original list now, there are some changes we feel should be made. This is The Beer Bucket List 2.0. Included are…

By Mike Newman
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How to Pick Up a Woman Like Your Grandfather Did

Dating in the 21st century is weird. Flirting is done through swipes. The proverbial look across the bar is exchanged via tit-for-tat Instagram likes. The traditional first date Q&A is played out before eyes ever meet, all from a quick Google session and a Facebook name search. It’s actually pretty…

By Maxwell Barna
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