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Seek shelter (read: air conditioning) from the summer’s muggiest, steamiest heat waves and hit the theater. Not into crazy stunts or blockbuster behemoths? Three alternatives to the season’s big-budget flicks will keep you entertained. American Animals: Inspired by a true event, this drama follows four pals as they attempt a foolhardy heist: steal a set of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, worth millions, from their university’s special collections library. Interviews with the real thieves appear throughout the film, one of the many ways that it’s anything but a predictable crime flick....

Two big announcements in the last couple of weeks have reminded us why Buffalo Trace is still one of the biggest names in coveted bourbon. Buffalo Trace has some fantastic bourbon bottles en route to shelves for the spring, and though they’re limited in supply, there will be something for big and modest spenders alike. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World Read article A few years ago Buffalo Trace reached out to its consumers with a clever marketing tool: a digital system that let you “craft” your own perfect recipe by choosing certain characteristics you love in bourbon, to help you arrive at the right bottle (from its portfolio) just for you....

Four days in Berlin, the capital of Germany, go by in a blur. Between the history, global cuisine, nightlife, art scene, and constant flow of beer, a long weekend feels like a day. With this Berlin travel guide in hand, you’ll look back and wonder how you did so much so quickly. But there’s plenty of time to rest over a four-day weekend in Berlin. Berliners do that impeccably well, too: In public saunas, beautiful parks, on bar stools....

Few foods can match the flavor and drama of Sichuan cuisine. Make it at home and you just might say goodbye to takeout forever. Here, two must-try Sichuan recipes you’ll want to make again and again. KUNG PAO CHICKEN, mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork… chances are you’ve been gobbling these Sichuan classics from takeout containers for years. Perhaps you’ve even grown addicted to the unique tingling heat of Sichuan pepper. But cooking the stuff in your own kitchen?...

Cyber Week is crammed with amazing bargains on everything under the sun. But it’s wise to avoid brands you’ve never heard of. Even at a great price. Why buy an unknown brand—at any price? That’s why when you see a deal like this Braun BT3040 Beard Trimmer for less than half off, you should jump on it. Even better, this Braun beard trimmer is part of a bundle with Gillette’s ProGlide razor....

You probably spend your weekends trying new bars or restaurants, catching up on sleep, or working up a sweat. But Ethan Reuter and his older brother, Ian, like to spend their free time caving underground, traversing through some of the deepest pits in the country. Ethan records their caving expeditions, too, as a self-taught photographer. (You can check out the photos on his website, where you can also buy prints of his work....

If you have a car, you have a car charger for your phone. Everyone has to have a phone charger to make sure your phone never runs out of juice. But who wants to deal with wires and have the phone just laying there? With this Hudly Fast Wireless Car Charger Mount, you don’t have to worry about cables anymore. When you pick up the Hudly Fast Wireless Car Charger Mount, set up is really simple....

“I haven’t been able to climb outdoors as much as I’d like,” Alex Honnold says after a morning session in a Los Angeles rock climbing gym. So how long has it been since he was on a cliff? “I guess two days? I know that sounds ridiculous to complain, but it’s just how I’m feeling now.” Since the release of Free Solo—the Academy Award–winning documentary on Honnold’s unprecedented solo ascent up Yosemite’s El Cap without a rope—his schedule has been packed with promotional appearances in support of the movie....

Last week’s Winter Olympics opening ceremonies in PyeongChang seemed to go off without a hitch on the surface, but things were not all good on the digital side of things. Officials confirmed that a cyber attack took place during the festivities that messed with Wi-Fi and took down the official games website, according to Reuters. Sung Baik-you, the organizing committee spokesman said the problem has been fixed and that they would not be revealing where the attack came from....

It’s time to get streaming. There’s only a month until Labor Day and you still haven’t knocked down your Netflix queue like you thought you would this summer. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to spend streaming some quality TV and movies after your next beach day, camping trip, or workout. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Netflix is debuting a number of original series and movies this month, including the second season of the critically-acclaimed crime drama Ozark, and the father-daughter dramedy Like Father starring Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer....

Guinness’ innovative U.S. brewery is releasing a new ale aged in bourbon barrels before the end of the year. Baltimore-based Open Gate Brewery will release a limited supply of Guinness Stock Ale. The cool part? It’s aged in Bulleit Bourbon barrels. Stock Ale is a blend of two existing Guinness beers: Guinness Barleywine and Guinness Imperial Stout. They were brewed and aged separately in bourbon barrels, and blended afterwards to create a bold, potent beer—the kind of bottle you want to open just as the temperatures start to drop....

Fans have been itching to get a look at the upcoming Venom movie since it was announced that Tom Hardy was starring in it. Well, they’ve gotten their wish, but they might need to wait a bit longer to get what they really want: A photo of Venom in his actual costume. IGN released the first official look at Hardy in Venom, showing the actor portraying Eddie Brock, the human host of the alien symbiote that turns Brock into Venom....

Tom Delonge, pop-punk hero and proud believer in aliens, is trying to get us that much closer to some little green guys. The former Blink-182 member has made no secret of his intense interest in extraterrestrial affairs and was even recently crowned the UFO Researcher of the Year. Now, he’s announced a new venture dubbed “To The Stars Academy Of Arts & Sciences.” The organization is crowdfunding a spaceship to do some star exploring of its own....

Macy’s is always in the middle of some amazing sale. That is just what they do. The massive stock of items that are sold online or in-store is always going to be priced at a reasonable level. But that isn’t enough for Macy’s. Dropping prices even further for a limited time is a great way to get people in the door. Everyone loves a good sale. So Macy’s is always going to be the place to be....

Steaks, burgers, and sausage might be the MVPs of your grill; we won’t steer you otherwise. But why not let watermelon be a pinch hitter in your warm-weather grilling repertoire? Hey, you can even have your sausage with it, albeit more condiment-style than main attraction. 3 Punch Recipes Perfect for Your Summer Barbecues Read article Here, in UNI Chef and Partner Tony Messina’s recipe, fresh corn serves as a happy mediator between sweet watermelon, tangy feta, and savory chorizo....

Baseball is saturated with numbers. So saturated, in fact, that the stat sheet can only tell you so much about a player. Last fall, as a 20-year-old, Dominican slugger Juan Soto helped to carry the Nationals to their first World Series title by hitting three home runs and becoming the first player 21 or younger since Mickey Mantle (yes, Mantle) to have seven RBIs in a single Fall Classic. How the All-Paleo, Protein-Packed ‘Bowl of Doom’ Became a Muscle-Building Sensation for the World’s Best Pro Athletes...

David Boreanaz knew that when he signed on to lead the CBS military drama SEAL Team, he was also signing up to spend some serious time in the gym. The show follows Bravo Team, an elite sub-unit of SEAL Team Six, as they train for and execute dangerous missions all over the world. That’s not the kind of group you get to lead by skipping workouts. “The kind of person that becomes a Tier 1 operator has tremendous drive,” Boreanaz told Men’s Journal....

The health benefits of a hot, satisfying cup of coffee are founded. From promoting mental sharpness to weight loss, caffeine does a body good. But the question begs: Is there a difference between light and dark roast? Does one have a greater nutrient profile than the other? Turns out there is a difference, in both taste and benefits. Darker blends spend more time roasting, and most closely resemble espresso in taste....

Words by Josh Kaywood As anglers and general outdoorsmen, we are intimately familiar with maps– the tools that guide us to where we are and where we are going. In the days prior to an adventure, we study our maps in search of access points and effective routs to our destinations. As the planning progresses, we become aware of the boundaries, where we can and cannot be — Public vs....

Michael Strahan definitely appreciates the finer things in life. The October Men’s Journal cover star collects mechanical watches, enjoys traveling throughout Europe, and is a big fan of golf. We can add one more thing to that list: cars. Behind the scenes at our cover shoot, Strahan made it clear that he loves them. But asking him to pick just one ride? That’s a much harder question. “I don’t have a favorite,” he told Men’s Journal, “that is the problem....