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If you’re a whiskey fan trying to find new ways to fill your time at home right now, the next thing you should buy yourself isn’t another bottle—it’s a book. Longtime whiskey and drinks author Aaron Goldfaarb is a treasure trove of weird, oddball, counterculture booze knowledge. He spends much of his time at home, surrounded by bottles, tasting the new stuff and fiddling with experiments. And thanks to his book Hacking Whiskey, you can too....

While we bet you haven’t thought about your ancestry since you had to make a family tree in second grade, it’s one of the most fascinating things you can learn about yourself. Even if your parents or grandparents kept the world’s most detailed account of where they’re from, there’s no way of being able to trace your ancestry further back than just a handful of generations (if even that). If you’ve always been curious about your lineage, there’s no better way to get the specifics than by investing in a 23andMe kit....

Many people, especially in the health and wellness world, will tell you not to get too caught up in trends. At times, they can be fleeting – making their blip on the radar and then disappearing in the buzz of the next big craze. But taking a look back at the year that was 2018, it’s easy to see a couple of patterns emerging that have positive undertones for ushering in 2019 and beyond....

The world lost a true surf pioneer in Bruce Brown this weekend. Having captured an essence of surfing and bringing it to the masses via his iconic film “The Endless Summer,” Brown created the genre of surf films, launched thousands upon thousands of surf trips and continues to influence filmmakers of all types today. The 1966 film holds up plenty more than 50 years later. And as a tribute to the late filmmaker we’ve put together a list of some very interesting things you may not know about Brown and his magnum opus....

What if there were a better way to wash your face? There is. And it’s called Oars + Alps Power Cleansing Face Stick ($18). Allegedly the first man’s face wash in solid form, the handy stick eliminates the risk of spillage, so it’s ideal for travel. And it won’t dry out your skin. To use, you swipe it all over your face (be sure to avoid your eyes) and take your wet fingers to your skin to rub it in, before rinsing off....

Scott Ungermann thinks it’s totally cool to crack a cold beer at the holiday dinner table. He’d just prefer it be an Anchor Christmas Ale. MORE: 101 Best Beers in America Ungermann is the San Francisco Brewery’s brewmaster and has had a hand in crafting the company’s annual, secretive Christmas ale for the past few years. He’ll talk about certain notes of barley, or a chocolate scent here and there, but each year’s full recipe is only known by a few people at Anchor....

Some fishermen in Tampa were shocked at landing four baby bull sharks from the Hillsborough River and the news report about it apparently was a surprise to others, too. “Most people would never expect to find sharks over here in the Hillsborough River, but experts at the Florida Aquarium say it might be far more common than you think,” is how WFTS reporter Lauren Rozyla began her story: While some of the fishermen were surprised, angler Alex Morris told WFTS that there are “hundreds of baby bull sharks and black tips” in the Hillsborough River and that “they get about 7 foot out here....

Nutrition is one of the biggest elements in getting your body into tip-top shape. Even if you work out like a maniac, eating right is key. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to go on a vegan diet or anything crazy. What that means is just understanding your goals, and knowing the right meal plan to make those goals more achievable. It can be hard to know what the right meal plan is....

Macy’s Suiting Event runs through October 7. While you can get mind-blowing deals up to 80 percent off a ton of full suits right now, there’s also an amazing selection of fantastic jackets, coats, and dress pants on sale. Right now, pick up this killer Kenneth Cole Reaction Ultrasuede Sport Coat, regularly priced at $295, for just $70. That’s 76 percent off. Ideal for autumn, this smooth, luxurious ultrasuede sport coat pairs great with jeans, for a dressed-up look even when you don’t feel like dressing up....

It isn’t just the winter season. To everyone’s dismay, it is also tax season. There are many weeks for you to get your tax returns in and hopefully get some money back. But getting them done is not easy. Most of us are not accountants, so we need help to get them done. Many sites exist where you can get help but E-File is one of the best. One of the best things about E-File is that you can get your taxes done in almost no time....

We all know protein is the single most important building block of muscle growth. But, amazingly, science is only now discovering exactly how much protein we should be getting and—just as important—when we should be getting it. A small plastic pouch filled with dark brown, organic matter arrived at my doorstep today. No, I didn’t immediately bolt down the stairs in hot pursuit of some teenagers. Instead, I took a closer look and found that the bag actually contained something else entirely: dead crickets....

Hunter McIntyre doesn’t give a damn about your research-backed macronutrient ratios, or your categorical aversion to carbohydrates. And he certainly doesn’t share your fear that an extra pint of lager is gonna blur your six-pack. He stands as a living monument to how the road less traveled can pay big dividends for the physique-minded. He is—and, to some extent, always has been—a nonconformist whose fitness and fueling philosophies have catapulted him into the top echelon of all endurance athletes alive today, all while keeping his V-taper on point and his body fat at a very Olympia-like 6%....

It’s hard times all around as we all batten the hatches and hunker down for the storm caused by the novel coronavirus. Small businesses, in particular, are feeling the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis we’re in. And surf shops—our culture’s brick-and-mortar watering holes—are no exception. Shop owners in the U.S. are bracing for the long haul, turning to their e-commerce sites and offering free shipping and sitewide discounts to remain afloat—but they’re not losing hope just yet....

For one weekend every year, San Francisco’s Hotel Nikko blocks off an entire floor of its convention and meeting space from public view. The halls smell like the cleanest frat party you’ve ever attended. If you forget to eat breakfast, the midday fumes can be dizzying. Over the course of those two days, some of the biggest names in liquor assemble in the larger rooms here to sip, swish, and spit out hundreds of spirits, from the oldest and rarest whiskeys to flavored vodkas and everything in between....

Leighton Meester, star of the ABC sitcom Single Parents sounds off on teen angst, hot dads, and why wearing clothes is overrated. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies But first, the basics: Age: 32 Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Top 3 TV Parents: Marge and Homer: The Simpsons Peg and Al, Married With Children Carol and Mike, The Brady Bunch Kristen Bell on Her TV Habits, Being a Tomboy, and the Improbability of Monogamy...

The Oxford Living Dictionary defines “man flu” as “A cold or similar minor ailment as experienced by a man who is regarded as exaggerating the severity of the symptoms.” But according to a new article published by the Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Dr. Kyle Sue in the BMJ (formerly known as the British Medicine Journal), there is some science behind men doing some extra complaining about flu symptoms. So let the boys whine!...

Sequels are always tricky. Great success leads to great expectations, and such could be said about Michael B. Jordan’s physique in Creed, accomplished with the help of his longtime trainer, Corey Calliet. The first shots of Jordan as Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis, quickly went viral, making a statement to fans of the Rocky franchise, and launching the movie toward massive box office success. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Digestive health is so important to the overall wellbeing of our bodies. It’s one of the most important things to maintain, but what’s the best way to promote and support our digestive function? Going on a diet can help but it may not be as fast-acting as one can hope for. Diets also have a way of falling to the wayside. What to do? A cleanse is the best way to eradicate toxins....

Story by Brooke Jackson // Photos by Brooke Jackson and Nicole Wasko Lindsey Atterbury dodges the morning commuter traffic as she escapes from Portland. Photo by Brooke Jackson. A defining geographical feature of Oregon is the Willamette River, which divides East and West Portland. Historically, the Willamette has shaped the history and development of Portland from the natural resources of Ross Island to forming a coastal sea port. For myself, a local kayak guide, the Willamette offers a great learning environment for new paddlers....

With the Bose Soundbar 700 in your possession, any TV will be pumping out the sound better than ever. And it’s easy to set up. You can go old school and use a wire to connect it to your TV. Or you can make life easier on yourself and connect it to a TV via Bluetooth. Once that Bose Soundbar is connected, you can enjoy the deep soundscape it is capable of....