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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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Hands-On: Bluetooth Speakers

If you're in the market for a portable speaker that you can easily toss in your bag on a daily basis, you've got quite a few options. The portable Bluetooth speaker market is blowing up right now, and you can get a solid music-blaster for a reasonable amount of cash.…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Movies From A-Z

To say this list was difficult to compile would be a vast understatement. We set out to decide the best movie for each letter of the alphabet, and to do that, we had to make some  very tough decisions. Star Wars didn't make the cut. Fight Club didn't make the…

By Mike Newman
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Best. Beer Labels. Ever.

We’re suckers for sharp packaging and good looks. While the beer nestled inside these bottles/cans might not end up being our favorite brew of all-time, we’re still willing to give each a shot because they look so attractive. Cerveceria Sagrada Guero Gomez Lager Rheingold Extra Dry Lager Russell Blood Alley…

By Mike Newman
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Valentine’s Gifts For Her: My Modern Met

Buying Valentine's gifts is difficult. Chocolates, flowers, and stuffed bears holding little hearts are boring, but trying to get creative can backfire if you don't come up with something good. This year, we turned to some of our favorite bloggers (who happen to be female) to get some suggestions on…

By Mike Newman
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Valentine’s Gifts For Her: Wantist

Buying Valentine's gifts is difficult. Chocolates, flowers, and stuffed bears holding little hearts are boring, but trying to get creative can backfire if you don't come up with something good. This year, we turned to some of our favorite bloggers (who happen to be female) to get some suggestions on…

By Mike Newman
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