The Best Non-Fiction Books About Pandemics, Diseases, and Outbreaks of the Past
A nonfiction book can help you gain a better understanding of how pandemics start, spread, and end, offering comfort in these uncertain times.
The Best Fiction Books About Pandemics
If misery loves company, those of us stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown will love these compelling works of fiction about pandemics.
Pellet Grilling 101: What It Is, Why It’s Awesome, and Tips from the Pros
A pellet grill is a combination electric and wood-fired grill that can smoke foods at constant temperatures using a fire fed by wood pellets.
What is CBD? A Brief Introduction to the Benefits of Cannabidiol
What is CBD, exactly? CBD, shorthand for cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring compound found in hemp and cannabis plants. When extracted, refined, and ingested, CBD can have physiological benefits.
How to Make 3 Fancy Coffee Drinks at Home
You don't need a barista or fancy machinery to enjoy a great coffee drink. You just need a few fine ingredients, some basic kitchen tools, and patience.
How Long Do Foods Last in the Fridge, Freezer, and Pantry?
The best way to prevent food waste is to learn proper food storage techniques and to know for how long the various edibles in your home will remain safe to eat.
What Companies Are Hiring During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Not every company is shedding workers during this coronavirus pandemic. In fact, a number of companies are hiring in unprecedented numbers.
How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer at Home
Since hand sanitizer is in short supply at drug stores and online retailers, learn how to make one at home with our guide.
Who Needs Hobbits? Journey Through 6 Real-Life Adventures Books
The books on our list of great nonfiction adventure books differ in topic and time period and are written in a range of different styles. The common thread is a compelling narrative detailing real events that just might inspire you to get out there and experience similar adventures for yourself.
8 Companies Getting It Right During the Coronavirus Pandemic
When the humans who set the course for a corporation are good folks, they can do some great things in desperate times of need.
Where to Find the Best Hand Sanitizers Available Now
Hand sanitizers are flying off drugstore shelves, but they're still available online. Here are our favorite disinfectants.
How to Create a Fitness Routine With Limited Equipment and Space
We found exercise experts to help us set up a home fitness routine without the need for much stuff or much space.
How to Make Spatchcock Chicken in One Easy and Delicious Recipe
Spatchcocking a chicken can help you prepare an entire roasted bird in under an hour without sacrificing flavor. Get your kitchen shears ready and you're already halfway there.
The Best Classic Mystery Books Always Worth the Read
If you love a great mystery, then these classics need to be in your queue, if not already on your nightstand.
How to Hard Boil Eggs: Everything You Need to Know
Hard-boiled eggs are a staple for countless people. Now, you can learn how to make them the right way every time, too.
Why We Need to Reframe the So-Called Midlife Crisis
Most men report their 60s as their happiest decade, so the so-called midlife crisis need not be feared. In fact, midlife can be a time of triumph.
Rethinking the Gym: Why Men Should Try More Fitness Classes
I went to the gym for the first time in a decade. After some research, I chose an Orangetheory Fitness center up the street. It was time to stop going it alone.
These Dress Shirts Come Out of the Dryer or Suitcase Wrinkle Free and Ready to Wear
If you travel often, it can be a pain trying to keep your dress shirts wrinkle-free. With this new collection of non-iron shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt, that pain goes out the window.
Carhartt Is Still Going Strong After 130 Years
When you buy a product from Carhartt, you're getting top-quality hard-working apparel, just like customers have since the company was founded back in the 19th century.
5 of the Most Expensive Rums in the World
You can get a fine bottle of rum for about $50 and a truly great bottle for a little under $100. But to dabble in the best rums on the planet — or at least the most expensive — you're going to need to add a zero or two. Or three.
Why Utah Is America’s Four-Season Outdoor Playground
If you like being outdoors, there's never a bad time to visit Utah. It offers such a vast range of outdoor activities that you could try your hand at a half-dozen different pursuits each season and still only scratch the surface.
10 Best War Books to Add to Your Reading List
While a terrible, wretched thing war is — the very worst breakdown of society, in fact — yet it is nonetheless compelling. From battle come the best novels of bravery and heroism, of cowardice and pain, of friendships and hatred.
These Watches Are Made of Beer Barrels and Seats from Yankee Stadium
Original Grain watches would be worth showing off even if they weren't made largely out of wood sourced from whiskey barrels, beer barrels, used Major League Baseball bats, stadium seats, ammunition crates, and all sorts of other materials one would never expect to find in a watch.
How to Prepare for Fatherhood, According to a Father
Fatherhood changes every aspect of your life. You will feel differently about your partner, your parents, your work, your hobbies, your sleep, your diet — all of it. As President Eisenhower said, "Plans are worthless, but planning is essential."
What Is the Winter Solstice and Other Common Questions Answered About the Longest Night of the Year
What is winter solstice, anyway? It may be cold now, but the first official day of winter does not occur until December 21, aka the winter solstice.
Christmas Tree Hacks: How to Make Your Set-Up Quick, Clean, and (Almost) Not Frustrating
As lovely as the Christmas tree is in your home, the process of getting the tree inside can be a headache and a half. To take the sting out of the installation process, we've put together a list of Christmas tree hacks that will save you time and frustration.
Work Smarter, Not Harder, With Smart Tools Like These
With a good suite of smart tools, even the most amateur handyman can make perfectly adequate home repairs, undertake varied building projects, and generally DIY better.
Merrell and Dogfish Head Team Up to Make Beer and Trail-Running Shoes
Merrell has made the Agility Synthesis X Dogfish trail-running shoe, which comes in a hard-to-miss "SeaQuench" color. It's a mix of decidedly marine-like green hues with a pattern reminiscent of algae on the upper. There's also algae in the midsole. And the outsole is 30% recycled material.
Declare Your Rebel or Imperial Allegiance With Columbia Sportswear’s New Star Wars Jackets
On Friday, December 6, Columbia Sportswear is releasing a special run of collectible jackets that will not only keep you plenty warm this winter, but will also let you show off your Imperial or Rebel allegiance to fellow Star Wars fans.
3 Easy 2-Ingredient Side Dishes Anyone Can Make
Enjoy these surprisingly tasty, fabulously easy side dishes. With just two ingredients, they're perfect on holiday or any weeknight dinner.
Design Your Own Custom PolarFleece Right Down to the Buttons
Ever wanted to be in control of your fashion? PolarFleece is now giving you the chance to customize their Andover fleece pullover in colors of your choosing, right down to the buttons. Using a variety if 90s colors, it's time to get tubular.
Beyond the Mustache: This Movember, Let’s Cleanse Toxic Masculinity from the Workplace
Movember is not about mustaches, it's about more openly addressing challenges many men face. According to the Movember Foundation, many men find it a serious issue to talk about their issues, and nowhere is this more prevalent than in the workplace.
How I Spent (Imaginary) $398,000 Designing a Custom Ferrari
If you've ever wanted a custom Ferrari, now is your chance. All you need to do is head to the Ferrari store in New York City and drop around $400,000. No big deal, right?
These Cigars from Downton Abbey Are the Best I’ve Smoked In Years
OK, the cigars are from Highclere Castle, setting of the fictional show (and movie)Â Downton Abbey. But you'll forgive the bait and switch at first puff, for indeed these cigars from Highclere Castle are simply superb.
In Memoriam: Gert Boyle, Legendary ‘Tough Mother’ and Longtime Head of Columbia Sportswear, Has Passed at 95
The woman responsible for making Columbia Sportswear a titan in the outdoor gear world, Gert Boyle passed away this week at the age of 95. Nicknamed "One tough mother," her ad campaigns brought notice and sales for decades.
The Best Diaper Backpacks Keep Dads at the Ready When On the Go
With a diaper backpack, your hands are free, the weight is balanced across your torso, and you don't have to fully relinquish your sense of style. Here are the 10 best diaper backpacks for dads to consider.
A Brief History of Hard Apple Cider
Hard Cider has been consumed since time immemorial, from ancient Rome to Colonial America and Johnny Appleseed, to all the impressive varieties today.
The Maserati Quattroporte: Luxury You Can Sort of Almost Imagine Affording
The Maserati Quatropporte is here and at less than $150,000, it's luxury that is almost attainable. Here's why you should think about purchasing one if you've got the money lying around.
There’s Never a Bad Time to Visit Whistler, the Four-Season Outdoor Playground
Whistler, British Columbia has a population of 12,000 but hosts 3.5 million visitors annually. The Canadian city has something to offer in every season. Hour guide to this dream destination.
How to Pick the Right Suit for Your Body Type
If you want to get the best suit for your body, you need to go to an expert tailor. If that's not in the cards right now, then take some expert advice before you go out looking for your next pair of coat and trousers.
How to Play Pool Like You Know What You’re Doing
If you want to have some fun with the boys or avoid a hustle, then you should learn the basics of how to play pool, the sport of gentlemen and drinkers.
An Introduction to the Fine Sport of Bouldering
The minimal gear required for bouldering coupled with the relatively low risk of serious injury remove two of the common barriers to rock climbing. Here's a quick look at the basics of bouldering, including history, gear, and best spots in the U.S.
How to (Almost) Painlessly Improve Your Running
If you want to increase your speed and endurance and reduce the chance of injury then let us show you how to improve your running.
‘Below Zero’ Book Review: Behold the Beauty of Life Lived in the Cold
The new 'Below Zero' book from Gestalten is filled with photography and reflections by the intrepid souls who spend their lives in extremely cold climates.
Slopestyle Mountain Bike Champion Emil Johansson Talks Tricks, Staying Fit, and More
Slopestyle mountain biking is a fairly new sport, but it's popularity is on the rise. The Manual sits down with champion biker Emil Johansson to find out more about training, tricks, and how it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What It’s Like to Drive a NASCAR Race Car (and Where You Can Get Behind the Wheel)
If you're headed to Daytona Beach, Florida, then you're in prime position to see what it's like to drive a NASCAR race car. Other tracks offer this unique experience as well.
SNL’s Kyle Mooney Never Had a Real Job and He’s Cool With That
SNL's Kyle Mooney has done a lot in his life and it's never revolved around a real job. Now, he is giving three lucky people the same opportunity.
You Should Read Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard’s Guide to Life
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's new book, Some Stories, tells tales about a life spent both outdoors and at the head of a major company.
Save the Environment in Style: Taylor Stitch Makes New Apparel from Old Garments
Taylor Stitch has tackled the problem of overproduction and waste in the apparel industry with a program that takes used garments and either restores them or uses them to create entirely new apparel.
World-Class Runner Caryn Lubetsky Didn’t Run Her First Marathon Until She Was 40
If anyone knows a thing or two about pushing yourself to the limit when you previously didn't think you could, it's ultra marathoner Caryn Lubetsky.