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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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The 8 Coolest Cars of Gumball 3000 2013

While most of us will find ourselves starting another week of work, approximately 100 cars will be making the 3000 mile journey from Denmark to Monaco in this year's Gumball 3000. Marking the 15th anniversary of the Gumball 3000, those willing to pony up approximately $46,000 will begin their tour…

By Kevin McCauley
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The Perfect Fit: Custom Clothing Sites

One company’s "Large" is not the same as another company's "Large." So while you can have a general idea of what you're getting yourself into, buying some new clothes online is still very much a guessing game. That's why we recommend, for at least part of your wardrobe, going custom.…

By Mike Newman
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15 Coolest Beer Taps

We can’t help the fact that we’re sometimes attracted to bright, shiny objects. It’s why we do occasionally judge a book by its cover, and it’s also why we may order a beer we don’t know based on the really awesome tap handle associated with it. This doesn’t happen all…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Daft Punk Doing Everyday Things

With Random Access Memories coming out in May, Daft Punk are once again riding a gigantic wave of popularity. Through a guerilla marketing campaign that has left fans in a tizzy, the duo has seemingly reached a new level of untouchability. Or have they? Truth is, despite the masks and…

By Mike Newman
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8 Bar Bets That Will Score You a Free Drink

A long night of drinking can take a toll on your wallet. We say "can" and not "will" because there's something you can do about it. If you're looking to save a couple of bucks the next time you hit up the local watering hole, here are a few tricky…

By Mike Newman
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