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What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska
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 Cool Mother’s Day Guide: Gifts She’ll Actually Talk About Later

Thoughtful, elevated, and just unexpected enough to stand out.

By Cool Material
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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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8 iOS 8 Tricks You Should Know About

Third-party keyboards and widgets may be getting all the attention with the release of iOS 8, but there are a lot of little tweaks you may not even know about. While we recommend getting yourself SwiftKey and messing with your notification center, we also recommend knowing about these little tricks to…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
8 Oktoberfest Beers You Should Drink Right Now

You might not be sitting under a tent in Munich wearing lederhosen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some Oktoberfest beer. The rich and caramel sweet Märzen usually clocks in around 4-6% ABV, making it a flavorful style you can drink a few of (or a maß of). Here…

By Mike Newman
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Tokyo International Gift Show 2014

In our ongoing effort to find the latest and greatest in gear and products for you, our dear readers, we decided to take a trip to Tokyo last week to see what was up at the Tokyo International Gift Show. After a couple of days of non-stop sushi, ramen and…

By Tim Jacobsen
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8 New Apps You Should Know

Instead of wading through the massive amount of new app releases searching for a few diamonds in the rough, just check out these picks. This is a collection of our favorite new apps for both iOS and Android. Ask Me Anything - iOS Swing Copters - iOS Android Wakie - Android…

By Mike Newman
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Clothing
Hands-On: The Praetorian Hoodie – The Hoodie Inspired By the Roman Empire

During the height of the Roman Empire, emperors had a select group of body guards known as the Praetorian Guard. These were warriors selected for skill and courage, and they required durable gear that was also easy to move in. That's the inspiration behind the Praetorian Hoodie from Triple Aught…

By Mike Newman
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