Scotland has passed a bill that bans the use of wild animals in its circuses. This is the first legislation of its kind to pass in the United Kingdom, according to the BBC. But the ban is only in place for circuses on the move—not performances that are “static.” Naturally, those involved in Scottish circuses are not too stoked on the deal as they fear it will lead to the banishment of animals in all circuses....
Regardless of who’s your favorite Avenger, Chris Hemsworth has arguably the most impressive physique of any Marvel superhero. You might not be a 6’3″ brute of a man hailing from Australia, but you can certainly learn a thing or two from Hemsworth’s training regimen. Even when he’s not prepping to become a Norse god, the actor likes to stay fit with metabolic workouts that torch fat and build total-body muscle....
We left the city after work ended on Friday afternoon, windows down and tunes blaring, heading south for the desert – Hip hop and far off horizons are a healthy cocktail for the soul, especially paired with hiking slot canyons. I picked up my friend at her Salt Lake City office with our gear already packed and loaded. We had 60 hours of freedom and there was no reason to waste any of it....
Sure, we could all probably stand to drink a little less. But generally, if you stick with just one to two drinks a day—what doctors classify as ‘moderate’ and the public classifies as ‘healthy’—you don’t have any risks to worry about…right? In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies “The short and honest answer is we don’t know,” says Gregory Marcus, M.D., director of clinical research of cardiology at the University of California, San Francisco, who studies alcohol’s effect on the heart....
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can do many things. He’s been known to crush a grueling workout regimen, collaborate with Under Armour on a line of workout gear, is one of the few to host Saturday Night Live five times, and he’s one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. One thing The Rock cannot do, however, is fly. Although the newest promotional poster for his upcoming film, Skyscraper, might lead you to believe otherwise....
For 35 years, Leatherman has been producing versatile outdoor tools that function more than just an ordinary knife. They’re the ultimate problem-solving gadgets, convenient for everyday carry. Now, the legendary Portland, Oregon, manufacturer has pushed the limits, challenging itself to create more robust multi-purpose tools. The result is the Leatherman FREE. This brand-new lineup (made in the USA) provides the unique opportunity to be prepared for any and all scenarios. It’s the perfect holiday gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your list....
Get ready to feel uncomfortable. The British anthology series Black Mirror became a cult hit on Netflix thanks to its modernization of the The Twilight Zone format, and putting a spotlight on the unspoken dangers of modern society. The third season of the show was exclusive to Netflix, and now it’s back for Season 4. The season will be six episodes, the titles of which are shown in the trailer—”Crocodile,” “Arkangel,” “Hang the DJ,” “USS Callister,” “Metalhead,” and “Black Museum,” respectively....
Chris Pratt is taking a break from his mega franchises of Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World for a new action thriller, The Tomorrow War. The new film has a sci-fi premise where Pratt’s main character gets pulled from the past to fight in a future war against aliens that could decide the fate of humanity itself. Chris Pratt on His Favorite Gear and Following ‘Avengers: Endgame’ With ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’...
It’s finally time to return to the “Danger Zone.” The sequel to the 1980s classic Top Gun, known as the film that rocketed Tom Cruise to superstardom (not to mention some highly suggestive volleyball), is currently on track for a 2020 release with the title Top Gun: Maverick. The film was originally dated for 2019, but now will be released on June 26, 2020, so the production team can fine-tune shooting the complex sequences of the film, according to Deadline....
With zero emissions and kick-ass power, the KTM E-XC ($8,299) is a dirt bike that both Al Gore and Kid Rock could love. Available in Europe for the past few years, this first electric trail bike by a major motorcycle manufacturer to arrive on American soil, and we were lucky enough to try it out recently. The verdict? While this may be the most fun we’ve had on an off-road motorcycle over the course of any given hour, that was all the time we got aboard the E-XC....
The 2018 Winter Olympics are right around the corner. With the recent unveilings of the Slopestyle course and the new U.S. snowboard team uniforms, winter athletes will be heading to PyeongChang before we know it. And this will be only the fourth Winter Olympic Games in which snowboarding is an Olympic sport. So we wanted to take a trip down memory lane to see how the U.S. Olympic snowboard team uniforms (which have exclusively been made by Burton each year) have evolved since the mid-00s that eventually brought us to the spacesuit-inspired 2018 uniforms....
Allbirds are comfortable, they’re eco-friendly, and they are good-looking and versatile to boot. If you still haven’t picked one up for summer and beyond, check out the new, limited-edition colorways available for both the ultra-popular Wool Runner and Tree Runner. The Wool Runner can be worn in the heat or the cold, plus they have the flexibility to conform to the wearer’s movements. These are so soft and comfortable that they can be worn without socks during the summer....
Indo, as dedicated surfers call this part of the world, has been a haven for sun and wave seekers since the 1970s. But few of the country’s islands have reached beachcomber zeitgeist like Bali, with its white sands and warm waters. The 65 Best Surf Spots in the World Read article This month, the volcanic outpost gets its newest hotel, the Como Uma Canggu, a 55-room resort set directly on Echo Beach, home to one of the best surf breaks in the country....
Unlike most supplements, these lab-made remedies—which claim that a capsule or liquid shot, taken just before you go to bed, will stop you from feeling like crap—just may help. However, some of the stuff is more legit than others. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Let’s start by dissecting the dreaded hangover itself. First, alcohol makes you dehydrated. Next, your liver can’t keep up with the toxins you pounded....
For True Adventure, Paddle the Creek Less Traveled Let’s face it, most people are sheep. The majority of us go to sanctioned destinations. Places touted in “10 Best” articles in publications like this one. Places akin to the boardwalks in Yellowstone. Safe, vetted, controlled, predictable . . . unless your dog suddenly jumps into the hot pot. When it comes to rivers, the vast majority head for known stretches of water with shuttles in place, published maps and route descriptions, lottery systems, recommended campsites, established access, up-to-the-minute water gauges and plenty of company for backup if things go south....
Order through email: klk.aitchison@gmail.com; $24 for eight flags Kate Aitchison is an artist and river guide living in the Southwestern United States and New England. She is an advocate for wild places and their importance not only as natural ecosystems but as a way for humans to heal and reconnect to the natural rhythms that ultimately sustain them. These flags are a tribute to those places and the support they give to all living things....
Need a new book or want to pick up something different for fall? Read these two novel-length comics. They’re definitely not for kids. —J.R. Sullivan 60 Novels: An Essential Reading List Read article Home After Dark by David Small 60 Novels: An Essential Reading List Read article 60 Novels: An Essential Reading List In this spare coming-of-age story set in the 1950s, 13-year-old Russell must accompany his disillusioned, distant father to California in his search for work....
Ken Yager, founder of the Yosemite Facelift, brings together park service personnel, local concession employees, and visitors, to remove tens of thousands of pounds of trash annually from Yosemite. And now in its 15th year, I recently got a chance to take part in the Facelift. Yager and I make our way past various vendor tents and through thick crowds of people to find a quiet sitting area under the shadow of the Yosemite Falls Wall for an interview....
Jon Bernthal is the type of actor who transforms for a part, going to great lengths to build his backstory and, of course, his body for the role. This is a man who not only shows up to set on time, but also shapes his life around being in the right place for the role both physically and mentally. The Top 25 Most Intense Hollywood Bulk-ups of All Time Read article...
Hangnails are a misnomer, unless you consider that they hurt as bad as a nail being driven into your fingers. They’re tiny tears in the skin, nestled right up against the nail base. Hangnails are tedious to remove—but easy to procure, with one simple misstep during clipping, or by a lack of moisture—they hurt for days, and when one occurs, it seems like another three or four sprout up on neighboring phalanges....
