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Former UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor turns 30 on July 14, and Lithuanian artist Edgar Askelovic created a life-size, hyperrealistic sculpture of McGregor to celebrate the occasion. Askelovic, also known by his Instagram handle, Aspencrow, worked with multiple materials, including marble and clay, to depict McGregor emerging from a block of stone. The statue weighs in at around 100kg (220lbs) and is worth more than $58,000, according to Yahoo Sports. Interpretation of Conor McGregor in sculpture by @aspencrow @thenotoriousmma @jdmalatgallery A post shared by ASPENCROW (@aspencrow) on Jul 4, 2018 at 9:33am PDT...

Black Friday is finally here. Some people may have gotten their holiday season started before Thanksgiving, but for most in the world, Black Friday is when it all starts. Thanksgiving is over and the deals are going wild at all the outlets you can think of. And now that the holidays are here, it is time to get shopping for gifts your loved ones will greatly enjoy. The Topvision Car Battery Starter will be great for anyone with any kind of car....

Elijah Craig fans have a great reason to be excited about the new year: There’s a totally new rye whiskey in your future. Elijah Craig Rye is an affordably priced bottle of something we’ve never seen from Elijah Craig (or many other Heaven Hill brands) before: Kentucky-style rye whiskey. According to Heaven Hill, Elijah Craig Rye has a mash bill of 51 percent rye, 35 percent corn, and 14 percent malted barley, which would be considered a fairly standard low-rye-content worldwide....

In a time when Big Beer consolidation continues to tick off the American beer industry and its consumers, not-for-profit trade group the Brewers Association (BA) has launched a way to fight back: an Independent Craft Brewer seal intended to differentiate “craft” and “non-craft” beer companies and products in the marketplace. The independent craft brewer seal is designated for brewing companies who meet the BA’s definition of craft brewers, which the BA defines as small, independent, and traditional....

For four days, I didn’t know the time. Without a phone or watch to tell me what to do, I was free. Hidden nine miles into the Oregon backcountry, Norway Yurt is a small slice of heaven. Outfitted with bunk beds, a wood stove, a wide assortment of pots and pans for cooking and a sprawling map of the surrounding mountains, the circular yurt has everything you need – and not much more (Wifi and cell service are not included)....

Mark Wahlberg is filming a new movie, and he’s pretty jacked for it. The actor has started filming the new action film Infinite with director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), and ahead of shooting, he shared a bunch of posts on his Instagram page showing off how trained for the movie. Mark Wahlberg’s Daily Schedule Includes 3 a.m. Workouts, Cryo Recovery, and Lots of Food Read article As he previously has revealed, when Wahlberg is training, he has a pretty intense schedule—waking up before 3 a....

This story was originally published in Canoe and Kayak Magazine. Words by Bill Vonnegut. Rocks in coastal environments are often very sharp and covered with barnacles, which is problematic when you have to launch a kayak from them. There are many ways to launch a kayak from a rock, but many of them result in damage to the boat or require a rock with a specific type of surface. When paddling in the rock gardens, finding a rock surface that is just right is usually not an option....

Men’s Journal receives compensation for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below. Living a healthy life can be really hard. Even if you don’t realize it, you may be doing things that just aren’t healthy. If you aren’t keeping up on these things, they can sneak up on you. And before you know it, they have done damage to your body and it can be hard to recover....

Climbing to the summit of Mount Everest is an accomplishment nearly any adventurer would be pleased with. How about doing it 23 times? That’s how Sherpa climber Kami Rita feels after his latest summit of the 29,035-foot peak, which set a new all-time record and broke his previous milestone of 22 climbs, according to CBS News. Why Sherpas Are Superhuman, Mountain-climbing Powerhouses Read article Rita previously set the record of 22 climbs in 2018, and on Wednesday he reached the summit of the mountain to break his own record, said Gyanendra Shrestha, a Nepalese government official that was at the mountain’s base camp....

If you’re a fan of Marvel superhero movies (or the comic books that inspired them), chances are your favorite characters were dreamed up by Stan Lee. The prolific writer, editor, and publisher created some Marvel’s most well known superheroes, including The Black Panther and Spider-Man. He died today at a hospital in Los Angeles, sources told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 95 years old. Watch: Every Marvel Movie Hero and Villain Unites for Epic 10-year Anniversary P…...

Meg Roh has saltwater running through her veins. Her love affair with water began at age four when she paddled out at her home break in Dana Point for the first time. Fast-forward to 2011 and Roh made a goal to surf every single day of the summer as a way to prepare for an upcoming contest. The contest came and went, but the streak remained intact. Roh, 19, is attending college at UC Santa Barbara where she juggles surfing every day with her studies in physical geography....

While motocross champion Ryan Dungey may have (shockingly) retired from competition earlier this year, he is of course still riding. The 27-year-old went out on top and has since headed back to his small town life in Minnesota. Which presented an incredibly unique opportunity for Dungey: turning a 10-acre cornfield into a motocross track full of jumps, turns and rhythm sections. The video “Homegrown” offers Dungey riding the secret cornfield track while talking about his legendary motocross career....

It’s common for runners to want to break the two-hour mark in the half-marathon. But University of Oregon student and club track runner Justin Gallegos isn’t a common runner. The college sophomore has cerebral palsy—and he just signed a contract with Nike as their first professional athlete with the congenital disorder, according to a press release from the brand. Tips for Running Your First Marathon Read article Gallegos began running as a high school freshman in Santa Clarita, California, and knew the challenges that lay ahead of him, since cerebral palsy affects muscle coordination and body movement....

Words by Rebecca Parsons Oahu is a standup paddler’s paradise. From vibrant reefs to world famous surf breaks, this dreamy island has something for paddlers of all abilities and skill levels. While a stay at the iconic Royal Hawaiian may sound inviting, it’s going to run you a few hundred dollars a night. If budget is holding you back from visiting Hawaii’s most populated island, we have some good news. Because in addition to five-star hotels and resorts, there are a number of affordable accommodations available on the island....

Recently, The Nine Club celebrated their 100th episode today by bringing Tony Hawk onto the show. The entire two and a half hour podcast is filled with laughs and entertainment, but here are the 3 most interesting things we learned about everyone’s favorite skateboarder. It Took Him 10 Years to Land the 900 Hawk worked on landing a 900 for 10 years before finally putting it down at the 1999 X-Games....

Grill this simple steak with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper and flavor it with a simple herb sauce made from cilantro, capers, and scallions. Serve with a side of baked sweet potatoes and my Israeli-Style Salad. Nutrition Information (per 4 ounces steak plus 2 Tbsp sauce) Calories: 335; Protein: 30 grams; Fat: 23 grams; Carbs: 2 grams Recipe copyright Toby Amidor, The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy: Simple Recipes to Make Healthy Eating Delicious, Rockridge Press, 2018....

Craving Chinese takeout but don’t want to splurge on calories? This dish will satisfy those cravings and it’ll pack twice the protein with half of the fat. Plus, this way you won’t be tempted to eat leftover Chinese (again) for breakfast the next morning. From Torre Washington, professional bodybuilder and author of the Nourish Nutrition Plan. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Prep time 10 min....

Finland’s largest region, Lapland, also has the country’s greatest offering for tourists. That’s no jab at Helsinki, which is terrific for a long weekend. But Lapland—the country’s northernmost region—provides a host of bucket list–caliber experiences. The 10 Coolest, Most Unique Hotels in Europe Read article Chief among them is seeing the northern lights—and why not see them from the comfort of a glass-dome hotel room? (Your odds are best between October and April, by the way....

Some of the rarest Balvenie whisky ever bottled is up for auction next week alongside a bespoke Morgan Roadster and a trip to Balvenie’s distillery. Christie’s is auctioning off the lot, which includes The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter 4 (a set of five rare whiskies valued at $40,000) a bespoke, handcrafted Morgan Roadster car with Balvenie custom interiors (valued at over $80,000), and a trip to the famed Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland....

For a guy who’s designed some of the most talked-about watches of the past few years, Todd Snyder has a tendency to run a few minutes behind. Monica Schipper/Getty Images for TIMEX “I’m late a lot to be honest,” the New York fashion designer told Men’s Journal just before his fall 2018 menswear show. (We heard a colleague standing not far behind him say, “No comment.”) “I’m always like the New York kind of late,” Snyder continued....