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First they flipped water bottles. Then they spun fidgets. Now, the youths may need a dentist. Last week, a high-school student named Daniel Hartman tweeted a basketball trick-shot-style video in which an apple is the basketball—and his mouth the hoop. He’s shockingly good at it. Wayyy better quality… IT’S APPLE SEASON BOYS?‼️ pic.twitter.com/3xNCfp4QX9 — ?Daniel Hartman (@hartmand45) September 30, 2017 Though thousands are impressed by his reverse-apple-bobbing skills, Hartman’s mom wasn’t too pleased....

Ultra-rugged and durable enough to stand even the most challenging environments, the COFFEEBOXX ($199 at Home Depot) is an electric coffee maker that can go where most coffee machines can’t. Originally designed to stand up to repeated use by everyone from builders and construction crews to hunters and anglers, the COFFEEBOXX isn’t your average camp coffeemaker. It’s compatible with single-serve coffee pods and works with all K-Cup pods, a self-contained filtration system free from the mess incurred when scooping ground coffee....

While he’s best known for his iconic role as Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul has added another memorable character to his résumé after playing Todd Chavez on Netflix’s Bojack Horseman. COVER STORY: Aaron Paul Is Finally Breaking Big Read article Paul has spent six seasons voicing one of the few human characters on the hilarious “ adult animated tragicomedy,” as critic Alan Sepinwall calls it, but now it’s time to finish things off....

Chances are increasing that the beautiful joint your friend brought out last week at a party wasn’t his own handy work. Pre-rolled joints are on the rise, and they’re stepping out of the low-quality shadows and into the premium cannabis limelight. The best part about the shift is that, unlike your buddy’s corpulent mystery-strain joint, the pre-rolls being produced by cannabis brands are consumer-friendly and totally transparent in strength. We talked to a couple of brands about the trend, and how you should choose your next pack of joints....

Deadlifts and squats: They’re staples in just about every guy’s get-swole routine. But are they really a must-do? Or have all of the guys waiting in line at the squat rack just been wasting their time? Well, squats and deadlifts aren’t exactly mandatory, but they sure as hell aren’t overrated. The pros: “Besides being functional, they’re huge compound lifts—meaning that you can move more weight, build more muscle, and burn more calories than you could by performing a half-dozen more isolated lower-body moves,” says exercise physiologist Mike T....

Each fall since 1976, adventurers, naturalists and filmmakers have flocked to the Canadian Rockies to the picturesque mountain town of Banff in Alberta, Canada. Each festival brings new variety — epic powder shots, tragedy, triumph, education and beauty, though the results are always the same: inspirational. Below is a sneak peak of a few of the standout films included in this year’s festival, taking place October 28- November 5. For those who can’t make it to Banff, don’t worry....

Sometimes an everyday item makes all the difference in the face of danger. On the latest episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls, airing on Tuesday, November 12 at 10/9c on National Geographic, actor and comedian Joel McHale learned that lesson the hard way. ‘Running Wild’ Star Bear Grylls on Skydiving with Alex Honnold, His Essential Gear, and Exploring the Jungle with Brie Larson Read article McHale and Grylls set out to explore the slot canyons of the Arizona desert....

Bourbon blogger Blake Riber’s “Bourbonr” Facebook page has almost 10,000 members. All day long, whiskey fans are posting photos of their favorite store’s stock, asking for price comparisons and dishing about bourbon. If you want to venture down the bourbon-crazed rabbit hole, it’s a good place to start. MORE: The 10 Best Bars in America for Rare Bourbon Read article Online communities generate their own celebrities, be it an Instagram model, a comedian quipping on Twitter or a food blogger posting photos on Tumblr....

Back in February, pro surfer Clay Marzo’s former bookkeeper pleaded guilty to 13 counts of wire fraud in her scheme to steal Marzo’s money. The former bookkeeper, Felicidad Rivera, was sentenced on Monday to 35 months in jail and to repay her victims $373,182 after her release from federal prison. According to The Maui News, “Rivera wrote herself 193 checks from January 2010 to October 2015 totaling more than $330,000 from the accounts of Marzo and his mother....

On Monday, March 16, Santa Cruz County in Northern California issued a shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring residents to stay home and limiting full business operations to companies deemed “essential,” like medical facilities and trash collectors. Ibis Cycles, one of a number of mountain-bike brands in Santa Cruz, announced publicly that it was closing due to the order. When employees went home that night, it was unclear when they’d return....

The Irish capital has it all—rich history, cinematic scenery, killer beer, and restaurants that rival those in any European city. Here’s how to sample it all, in a single long weekend. THIS IS VERY important before we go farther,” says Shane O’Doherty, one thick-soled boot perched on the trailhead. “When we’re on the mountain, we switch on our eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and sense of touch—and leave the future and the past where they belong for the next five hours....

Outside: Bold colors. Inside: A secret stash of hydration for those days you just need to rip. Photo: Courtesy of 686 Throw your packs away and get rid of your water bottles. Okay, not really, but at least consider not bringing them along when you are on the mountain this upcoming season. With 686‘s new jacket, the GLCR Reservoir Jacket with Hydrastash, you won’t need to wear that pesky pack thanks to an innovative, built-in reservoir system that sits in the powder skirt of the jacket....

We’ve come a long way from the days during which damsels were perpetually in distress and women didn’t hit the weight room just as hard as the boys. But the seemingly outdated “find a big, strong guy to protect you” mentality might still influence which men women find attractive, according to a new study from Griffith University in Australia. When researchers asked women to rate photos of men’s shirtless or tank top-clad upper bodies based upon either strength or attractiveness, the women tended to rate the strongest men as the most attractive....

When it comes to the world’s most revered winemaking destinations, there are a few coveted regions that reign supreme. Think Bordeaux in France, California’s Napa Valley, and the Duoro region of Northern Portugal. But many consider Tuscany to be the crown jewel, sprawling along central Italy’s Tyrrhenian coast. It’s home to awarded areas, such as Chianti, Montepulciano, and Carmignano. Here, tucked away in Tuscany’s verdant valleys, is one winery that’s particularly noteworthy—considering it’s operated by a pair of sisters who happen to be real-life Italian princesses....

Steve Aoki is one of the most in-demand DJs in the world, and that means he’s onstage 240 days out of the year. Hopping through time zones to meet his demanding tour schedule is a big drain on his mental and physical strength, especially since his day job is leading high-adrenaline shows in venues packed with thousands of people. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies “I love what I do, but it means I am constantly on the move,” Aoki told Men’s Journal after a quick HIIT workout in Manhattan....

When the U.S. track team headed to the 2016 Olym­pics in Rio, they brought along a $181,000 photo­ biomodulation pod—a red light bed. Their coach, Alberto Salazar, swore by its power to pro­mote recovery and heal injuries, allowing the athletes to train harder. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Thanks to new, affordable LED technol­ogy, this therapy is now available for the rest of us. Planet Fitness offers it at its clubs....

There are so many things to be grateful for at Thanksgiving, but the big bird usually isn’t one of them. Let’s face it: Turkey isn’t the most flavorful meat on earth. And when it’s served dried out (as it often is), it tastes like sawdust. The key to a succulent and delicious turkey is brining, a thankfully simple technique that holds in the bird’s natural juices and infuses it with robust flavor....

Looking to get your high blood pressure under control? There’s an app for that. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina came up with an approach to reducing hypertension using a breathing-awareness meditation (BAM) app. A group of people with prehypertension used it for 15 minutes twice a day. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies After six months of slow, deep breathing sessions, they showed a decrease in heart rate and systolic blood pressure—both markers for high blood pressure....

As the seasons change, it’s only natural to want some new accessories to help brighten up and compliment your outfit. If you’re looking to upgrade your watch collection, the line of Casio G-SHOCK men’s watches for the fall is a perfect way to get it done. Casio G-Shock and New Era Are Teaming Up for a Limited Edition Watch Read article Whether you want a watch for yourself, or for someone in your life as a gift for the holidays, Casio G-SHOCK has a number of models and styles that are perfect for any personality....

On the back side of Coronet Peak—a popular ski area outside Queenstown, New Zealand, that tops out at 3,894 feet—a rocky spear juts from the scrub grass. The spot has become a hub for the local mountain-bike scene, and it was here at sunrise, on a January morning, that photographer Tyler Roemer captured Carson Storch, a professional American freerider, pulling off a 360 spin. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...