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Every summer, millions of Americans head to pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches looking to cool off. But the water demands respect. More than 4,000 people die from unintentional drowning in the United States each year — an average of about…
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The hot dog occupies a unique place in American cuisine, playing a central role in our very conception of summer. Hot dogs are found at Little League games and backyard cookouts, county fairs and Fourth of July picnics. They’ve been sold…
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America’s Founding Fathers have become larger-than-life figures. Their faces stare out from currency, their words are quoted in political speeches, and their accomplishments have been polished into legend. It’s easy to think of them as…
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One of the 18 things every man should do in the summer is spend time in a hammock. On a warm, breezy, blue-sky day, hammocks are an incomparably relaxing place to read, nap, or just daydream. Initiating these idylls by hanging up a…
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Every man needs a multitool or three stashed around the house or garage, or as a permanent part of his EDC. But how do you choose one in a multitool landscape that has hundreds of options, including for niche users like backcountry…
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The frisbee is one of the simplest pieces of recreational equipment ever invented. With just a plastic disc, a little open space, and someone to throw it with, you can inject a boring afternoon with an ample dose of fun. Successfully…
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While winterizing your home is generally about shutting things down and protecting your home, summer-izing your property is about opening it up and expanding your living space to include the outdoors. The grill comes back into regular…
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There are few places in modern life where we’re forced into such close quarters with strangers as the humble elevator. For a brief moment, people of all stripes — coworkers, neighbors, delivery drivers, and the guy who just reheated fish…
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In the last decade, the emerging science of gut health has made fermented foods wildly popular. Kombucha, kimchi, sourdough breads, some cheeses and pickles, and, of course, yogurt. After years of buying big tubs of Greek yogurt, I…
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Out in the wild, food is usually closer than you think. The challenge isn’t necessarily finding edible plants, but knowing which of those around you can be safely consumed, whether it’s as a survival ration or simply a quick snack while…
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A good fitted baseball cap should feel like it was made just for you. You don’t want it awkwardly perched on top of your head or uncomfortably squeezing your temples. You want it to fit like a broken-in pair of gloves or boots. The…
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In the world of watches, the word complication doesn’t mean something has gone wrong. It simply refers to any function beyond those of a three-hander, which tells the hours, minutes, and seconds.There are dozens of possible complications…
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With March Madness getting under way, you may be thinking about what you’d do if you found yourself with the ball in your hands, your team down by two, with a second left in the game. Could you make the game-winning shot?Like most…
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There’s a great meme that’s gone around in different forms for the last few years:Jesse Case’s observation is one that many middle-aged adults can relate to, including myself. I can’t pinpoint exactly when it happened, but there was…
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Left to their own devices, shrubs will usually grow okay on their own — but they won’t always grow how you want them to. Over time, they become unruly and congested, with tangled branches that block sunlight and limit airflow, leading to…
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When our family moved from Colorado (downhill ski country) to northern Minnesota last summer, we knew we’d have to spend our first winter learning how to cross-country ski; this region is home to some of the finest cross-country terrain…
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Roasting a whole chicken has an undeserved reputation for being difficult — dry breasts and underdone thighs can make it feel like you’re wrestling with the poultry rather than just cooking it for consumption. The preparation method of…
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There are some foods that lend themselves especially well to snacking on while watching football. You want foods that are shareable, easy to serve and eat, and indulgently worthy of a cheat day, but not overly filling — after all, you…
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Identifying animal scat is one of those outdoor skills that sounds simple until you actually try it. You spot a pile on the trail or in your yard and think, “Aha, I can solve this mystery!” But then you realize that several animals leave…
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Making fire from ice sits right at the edge of survival skill and science experiment. It’s one of those techniques that feels like a clever survival hack — and technically it is — but in practice it’s notoriously difficult. Pulling it…
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