Crown and Caliber Is the StockX of Luxury Pre-Owned Watches
Hamilton Powell, CEO of Crown & Caliber, tells The Manual why he started a company that helps buyers and sellers of premium luxury watches and why it's a great idea to buy pre-owned timepieces.
These Weird Ice Cream Flavors Are a Near-Psychedelic Experience
Little Baby’s Ice Cream in Philadelphia is infamous for weird ice cream flavors like sushi, and everything bagel. "[Ice cream is] a universal equalizer that brings people together and makes them happy, and thus a perfect opportunity to gently welcome people to be open-minded.”
Milan Red is a Hypercar Boasting 1,325 Horsepower and a Heart-Rate Visualizer
Milan Red, created by MILAN Automotive out of Austria, is our warm introduction to the new generation of hypercars. Taking its name from the famous bird of prey (and not the Italian city), the Milan Red houses 1,325 horsepower and goes from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in exactly 2.47 seconds.
Post-Workout Eyeball Recovery is a Thing and Under Armour is Leading the Way
Under Armour came out with new "recovery" sunglasses that use blue lens technology to promote eye recovery after a long, focused workout. Created by ZEISS, the lenses can potentially reduce inflammation, slow your heart rate, and more. Here's what we learned after reviewing a pair.
The Gambler 500 Is the Badass Off-Road Rally You’ve Never Heard Of
The Gambler 500 Rally is a little-known off-road adventure race. Participants buy cheap, impractical vehicles and race them across 500 miles of unpaved Oregon backroads. Insane? Yes. Fun? Absolutely.
Why ‘Castle Rock’ is the Best Horror Show (Even if You’re Not a Hardcore Stephen King Fan)
Hulu's new psychological horror show, Castle Rock, produced by Stephen King and J.J. Abrams, delivers all the suspenseful and scary punches that lovers of the genre will enjoy even if they aren't fans of King's work.
LeBron James-Inspired Hot Sauce is Made With the World’s Hottest Pepper
LA-based Fuego Box is releasing a LeBron James-inspired hot sauce called King Sauce on August 24 to welcome the legendary basketball player to the Los Angeles Lakers.
3,350 NASA Space Blankets Will Form this 2018 Burning Man Installation (We Hope)
Russian artist Alex Shtanuk plans to build the most epic blanket of all time at the 2018 Burning Man festival in Black Rock City. The installation would feature 3,350 NASA space blankets that will reflect 97 percent of radiant heat.
You Can Drive Like Bandit in a Revamped Trans Am with 840 Horsepower
Let's all take a moment to appreciate the 2017 Trans Am SE Bandit Edition. The limited-edition car by Trans Am Depot pays homage to the classic whip featured in the 1977 flick "Smokey and the Bandit" starring Burt Reynolds.
This Hotel Won’t Let You Have Jet Lag
Six Senses Hotels enlisted the jet lag-fighting power of Timeshifter and Lighting Science for a "Sleep with Six Senses" package that should eliminate jet lag and promote mindful travel.
At 50 Years Old, Nissan Looks Souped Up and Sexy with the GT-R50 by Italdesign
To celebrate their golden jubilees, Nissan and Italdesign will release a souped-up GT-R that costs over $1 million thanks to engine and design upgrades. Less than 50 will be made to commemorate both brands' 50th anniversaries.
Stocks and Booze: Death & Co. Opens to Equity Crowdfunding
Craft cocktail bar Death & Company launched on the equity crowdfunding platform SeedInvest, allowing its patrons to invest in the brand and its bartenders.
Natty Light Wants to Get You Hired By Putting Your Resume on a Race Car
Natural Light will pick one college graduate's resume and plaster it all over Chris Buescher’s NASCAR No. 37 race card ahead of the Las Vegan South Point 400 in September. That's certainly one way to stand out from the applicant pool and get hired.
How to Make Empanadas With 5 Ingredients or Less
Empanada royalty Lorena Cantarovici, founder and head chef at Maria Empanada in Denver, teaches us the secret of making perfect empanadas with only five ingredients: the Caprese empanada.
A Brief But Savory History of Ketchup
What we know as ketchup began as an Asian fish sauce then turned into a mushroom and oyster sauce in Europe before tomatoes were ever used in the recipe — and that's just a taste of the strange but delicious history of ketchup.
James Bond’s LEGO Aston Martin DB5 Comes With All Your Favorite Gadgets
The new LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5 is a 1,290-piece replica model captures the elegance and timeless sophistication of 007’s iconic 1964 car. Ejector seat? Check. Front-wing machine guns? Check. Martini? Well, we'll have to make our own.
Cheat Day Land Is an Interactive Pop-up Dedicated to Our Favorite Junk Foods
Cheat Day Land wants you to deadlift donuts, swim in a pool of cereal, and wear a hamburger outfit. The interactive pop-up museum, which is coming to Los Angeles in September, was inspired by the most delicious cheat foods.
This $550,000 Vacation Comes With Unlimited Tequila, Cigars, and the World’s Most Interesting Man
The former Most Interesting Man in the World, Jonathan Goldsmith, wants to celebrate your shared love of tequila and luxury by agave-ing and dining you on an extravagant trip. Hot air balloon ride? Heck yes. A sailing trip? Sure, skippy! Drinking tequila with a hand-rolled cigar in hand? Obviously.
What is Kombucha: An Intro from the Founder of of Brew Dr.
Matt Thomas, founder of Brew Dr. Kombucha, gives us a lesson in how kombucha is made, what the benefits are, what it tastes like, and why you might end up swapping it for sodas and beer.
This Line of $400 James Bond-Inspired Swim Trunks is Money(penny)
British clothing brand Orlebar Brown released a limited-edition line of 007-inspired swim trunks that features vintage photography from four iconic James Bond films, including 'Dr. No,' 'Live and Let Die,' 'Thunderball,' and 'You Only Live Twice.'
Too Broke to Travel? Take a Virtual Vacation With This Summer Reading List.
Some of us work all summer and need to find inventive ways to travel. You can transport yourself to the Greek island of Rhodes or the modern streets of Berlin with a book on our summer reading list. They could be the inspiration for your next big vacation, but for now, settle into your couch.
Morpheus Hotel Is a Dreamlike Escape Designed by Zaha Hadid
The luxurious Morpheus hotel opened in June at Macau's City of Dreams Resort. Designed by Zaha Hadid, it is the world’s first high-rise supported by a free-form steel exoskeleton.
How to Ace a Dinner Date: Tips from an Expert Chef
Chef Frank Bonanno, the culinary mind behind 10 dining and spirits restaurants in Denver, shares his expert tips on how to ace a dinner date, including what to order, where to sit, and how to avoid awkward silences.
Japanese Whisky Royalty, Nikka From the Barrel, Is Finally Coming to the U.S.
Nikka is to whisky what Derek Jeter is to baseball and Scandinavia is to architecture. Starting in August, the coveted Japanese whisky expression, Nikka From the Barrel, will be available nationwide in the U.S. for the first time.
You Could Live in Derek Jeter’s Castle in New York (For a Price)
Iconic Yankee Derek Jeter is selling his "single family" home, Tiedemann Castle, in New York for just short of $15 million. The colonial style house has lake views and good Jeter juju. Take a peek inside.
6 Best Diving Sites in the World for Beginners and Pros Alike
The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, meaning we’ve got some exploring to do. The only passport you need to access this final frontier is a diving certification. PADI experts shared an insider's list of the best diving sites around the world.
Furrion Elysium RV Has a Heli Pad, Hot Tub, Wine Fridge, and More
The concept glamper RV, the Furrion Elysium, boasts a top level with hot tub and helicopter landing pad while inside touch screens, a master bedroom, and wine fridge make this mobile home nicer than your apartment.
Earth’s Strongest Coffee Launched to Astronauts in Outer Space
Death Wish Coffee — the world's strongest coffee — will send a newly developed instant coffee packaged by NASA into outer space to be enjoyed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Before this, the poor things didn't have anything close to a good cup of joe.
10 Weirdest Men’s Grooming Products We Found Amazon
From penis refresh spray to clip-in man-buns to cream that gives you abs of steel, here are the 10 weirdest men's grooming products available Amazon that apparently make you feel beautiful.
High-Proof Spirits For People Without Souls or Taste Buds
The category of super-alcoholic liquors is a graveyard of discontinued labels. However, we've found six high-proof spirits you can still buy today, including vodka, rum, and a 192-proof Polish spirit.
New Cannabis Craft Beers, Cold Brews, and Teas Are Here
Cannabis brand management company Cannabiniers released an expansion to its "alternative beverage profile" which includes THC- and CBD-infused beer from Two Roots Brewing Co., as well as cold-brewed coffees and teas from Just Society.
Gear We Love: All the Best Stuff for a Great Night In
Rejoice in FOGO (fear of going out) with Manual-approved gear we're loving this month, including an indoor hammock, the only tequila you need this summer, and the perfect book.
Cruzan Rum’s New Island Spirit Fund Aims to Raise Millions for Disaster Relief
Instead of writing a one-time check, Cruzan Rum has made disaster relief a new part of the way it does business by founding The Island Spirit Fund: $1 from every case of rum sold will be added to the mission of supporting disaster-stricken areas, starting with those affected by Hurrican Maria.
How B.D. Wong Made Jurassic Doritos: 100% Edible Dinosaur-Sized Chips
The story goes that Dr. Henry Wu (played by B.D. Wong), the chief genetic engineer at Jurassic Park, merged dinosaur and Dorito DNA in an “experiment gone horribly wrong.” The result: massive Doritos sitting one-foot tall that hatch out of dinosaur eggs.
How to Get Rid of Allergy Symptoms, According to the Experts
We spoke to allergy experts around the country to get secret tips and trick on how to get rid of allergies in the throes of pollen purgatory, and ways to prevent allergies from hitting.
It’s in the Cards: How to Plan the Perfect Poker Night
Highclere Castle Cigar CEO and co-founder Adam von Gootkin shares his seven steps to hosting the perfect gentleman's poker night, complete with whiskey, cigars, and velvet smoking jackets.
RIPancakes: IHOP Changes Name to IHOb to Focus on Burgers
IHOP changed its name to IHOb, replacing "pancakes" at the end of its acronym with "burgers" to promote the restaurant chain's new Ultimate Steakburgers. We're not sure how we feel about it.
Padre Azul Tequila Is the Lovechild of an Austrian Banker and a Mexican Distilling Family
How did H.P. Eder, co-founder of Padre Azul Tequila, go from being an Austrian banker to distilling a real Mexican tequila with his wife and family? We chatted with him to find out.
There’s a New Way to Get Free Bacon for Life
Monthly meat delivery service ButcherBox is offering anyone who signs up for a subscription in June 2018 a free pack of bacon with every box each month. That means free bacon for life. LIFE, PEOPLE!
All the Reasons to Travel to Turkey in 2018
In celebration of the 2018 Year of Troy, which commemorates the archeological site and storied location, tourism in Turkey is booming. Here are the best hotels, restaurants, bars, beaches, and barbers to visit while you're exploring the country.
Why Do Elite Athletes and Actors Want to Be Trained by This 25-Year-Old Bull Rider?
Alex Fine, founder of Alex Fine Performance in Los Angeles, has trained elite athletes and high-profile actors while being a bull rider in his free time. We chatted with Fine to see why the fittest are asking him to whip them into shape.
Sparkling Water is Great, But Sparkling Tequila Water is Better
Sauza tequila will release three spiked Sauza Agua Fuerte Tequila sparkling waters made with Sauza Silver Tequila, just in time for summer park hangs, BBQs, and the need for some darn refreshment from the heat.
The Most Sought-After Cars in Bonham’s 2018 Festival of Speed Sale
Bonham's 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale will feature the most valuable British car ever auctioned, a swanky James Bond Aston Martin, vintage Mercedez-Benz, and more.
The Best Coffees in the World, According to the Most Influential Man in Coffee
CEO and Co-Founder of La Colombe, Todd Carmichael, has traveled the world and drank coffee on just about every continent. Here are his picks for the seven best places to drink coffee around the world.
Q&A with the Godfather of Tequila: Cenote’s Arturo Fuentes
Arturo Fuentes, master distiller of Stoli Group's new Cenote tequila, is 70 years old, has a degree in chemical engineering, and drinks his tequila straight up.
Celebrate Clint Eastwood’s Birthday with 10 Classic Western Movies
Happy 88th birthday to Clint Eastwood, an icon of masculinity and one hell of a shot. The "man with no name" was born on May 31, 1930, and we're celebrating with our favorite Western films.
The Macallan’s Million-Dollar New Distillery is Architecturally Delicious (Like Scotch)
The Macallan recently unveiled the brand's new Easter Elchies estate distillery in Scotalnd — a £140 million (USD $187,362,420) cathedral of single malt magnificence. Take a peek inside.
Celebrate Vincent Price’s Birthday with these 10 Iconic Horror Movies
To celebrate horror icon Vincent Price's birthday on May 27, we'll be re-watching these 10 classic scary movies made before 2000, including 'House of Wax,' 'The Shining,' and the original 'Ring.'
This 8-Foot Egg-Shaped Barrel Is Redefining Aged Gin
Citadelle is redefining the gin-aging process with an 8-foot, egg-shaped oak barrel. The French brand is credited with helping start the modern-day renaissance of golden gin.