Here Are Some of the Best Movies Originally Rated NC 17
Some of the best movies of the past 50 years originally earned the NC 17 designation. Here are eight critically acclaimed, edgy films that bely MPAA rankings.
Artists ‘Crossing Over’ to NFTs During Seattle’s Art Fair
'Crossing Over' at the Seattle NFT Museum will highlight established artists moving from the physical form into blockchain technology.
Bacardi Introduces Wearable Music With Nahmias and Boi-1da
Bacardí Rum's 'Music Liberates Music' program continues with high-end streetwear brand, Nahmias, and Grammy-winning producer, Boi-1da's 'The Wearable Album.'
Origin Recommends Alternatives to Overbooked Destinations
Travel is a mess right now. The travel curators at the Origin app compiled a list of the five countries for phenomenal holidays that aren't totally overbooked.
Qatar Tourism Developments Prior to FIFA World Cup 2022 Kickoff
Before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off in November, an assortment of exceptional new tourism developments will open across the host country.
Can Private Air Travel Meet Soaring Demand?
With commercial flights limited during the pandemic and now in utter chaos, demand for private air travel has soared. Can private air travel supply keep up?
The Wildest and Weirdest Restaurants in the World (And Hong Kong’s Floating Restaurant Sinks)
Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant is now at the bottom of the South China Sea. Here are a few of the world's additional wild and weird restaurants.
Is Wordle Worth Jumping on the Post-Viral Bandwagon?
It's time to explore the Josh Wardle-created word app Wordle to see if the game is worth the time and distraction post purchase from The New York Times.
Spirits Makers Go New (and Old) School With Recent Releases
NFTs, crowdfunding, and new music are just a few of the perks offered by 2022 spirits releases. Here are a few of the most fun, innovative drops.
This Disney Cruise Cocktail is $5,000 – Is It Worth the Price?
The Kaiburr Crystal cocktail aboard Disney’s Wish cruise ship costs $5,000. Is this absurd drink among the world's most expensive cocktails?
Best Foods You Can Find Outside of the United States
Here’s a few fine foreign foodstuffs you might only be able to find outside the United States.
Bored Ape Yacht Club Wants Ryder Ripps to Cease and Desist
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT makers, Yuga Labs filed a complaint claiming artistic trademark infringement against L.A. artist Riley Ripps' 'satiric' RR/BAYC NFTs.
A History of Athletic Sports Endorsement
Today’s top athletes earn sizable fortunes endorsing products and services. This unprecedented athletic wealth is a legacy passed down through sports history.
Why TikTok China Is Watching You and Why the FCC Is Upset
Leaders are up in arms and FCC commissioner Brendan Carr is upset about a BuzzFeed report that reveals ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent, is viewing U.S. data.
With BTS Broken Up, Here’s Each Era’s Best Boy Bands
K-pop idols BTS are pursuing solo careers. Join The Manual to cruise through some of the brightest and bleak moments for boy bands in the last 60 years.
These Are the Best Sustainable Sunglasses for This Summer
With eco-friendly and upcycled materials like cork, bamboo, and recycled plastics, these sustainable shades are style for conscious consumers to give back.
Films Flex Their Muscles, Buoying Movie Theater Chains
While the movie industry celebrates crowds surging back to theaters, things might not be looking up for the major movie theater companies until 2024.
7 Excellent Disney+ Originals You Need to Stream Now
Signing up for a Disney+ subscription gives you access to series and movies that are exclusive to the service. Here are the best Disney+ originals to watch now.
Native American Television Thrives: How Is This Helping Tribes?
Hot streaming Native American shows on FX, Hulu, Amazon, and more not only entertain, but also help bring reservation reality and culture into American homes.
The Manual Is Back for Your Music Roundup With June Tunes
Here are some of the latest music releases to enjoy this summer that released in June 2022.
Here Are the Best U.S. Hikes Accessible in the Summertime
Summertime is here and it's time to hit the trail for a hike. Travel along with The Manual to find the best places to chew dirt during the sunny season.
Champion Snowboarder Elena Hight Reflects on Title IX
In a wide-ranging chat, champion Elena Hight talks with The Manual about how her efforts to pass down sport to the next generation shape her career and future.
How the Satanic Panic Influenced Stranger Things Season 4
Stranger Things season 4 conjures 1980s nostalgia via the “Satanic Panic” aimed at Dungeons and Dragons role players. Kate Bush also makes a grand appearance.
These Are the 5 Biggest Food Trends We’ve Seen This Year
What surprises does this year have in store? Tuck in, it’s time to find out what the biggest food trends are for this year.
Products and Services You Can Only Find Outside the U.S.
From bidets to body sprays, these are some of the best products and services that you’ll find outside of the U.S.
Banned Books That Will Expand Your Worldview
Here are a few potentially illegal tomes that might be illegal in your town. Feel free to crack a spine to learn what might lie inside these insidious works.
First New Hotel Inside Grand Canyon Park in 50 Years Opens
For the first time in 50 years, travelers to the Grand Canyon have a new option for in-park stays: the Maswik South Lodge from the Xanterra Travel Collection.
A New Earth Project Aims to Reduce and Purge Ocean Pollution
A coalition of outdoor enthusiasts, Atlantic Packaging suppliers, and pro surfers launched A New Earth Project to help eliminate ocean packaging pollution.
Are Mushrooms the Next Trendy Coffee Alternative?
To replace sugar crashes and bodily imbalances, The Manual has listed the best mushroom mix energy drinks that can replace your morning coffee.
Wine and Fish Fly Free With Aha! to These Niche Destinations
Let’s face it: Travel is a beast right now. If you can bear it, though, you can score some big game that has emerged in this midst of an industry in chaos.
This Viral Reddit Chart Shows How Bad Inflation Really Is
Reddit user DataIsBeautiful marks rising and falling prices with a graphic bar graph animating critical commodity prices changes over the last 2.5 years.
2022 James Beard Awards Reflect Industry Diversity
With an eye toward greater inclusivity, the 2022 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards reflect changes in the judging process and include diverse winners.
‘Love and Thunder’ Trailer Features New Thor and Mjolnir
The new trailer for Thor 4, "Love and Thunder," shows a multitude of MCU characters recruited by Thor Odinson to face a terrifying foe, Gorr the God Butcher.
Win a Luxury, Off-the-Grid Experience With FX and Wander
FX is offering one grand prize winner a luxury, off-the-grid Joshua Tree trip in a Wander resort with the option to learn to live like a rogue agent.
Merrell’s New Walk & Talk Hotline: Company While You Hike
During a time of strained social connections, Merrell offers therapeutic human interaction and outdoor reconnection with its Walk & Talk hotline during June.
Should You Try These TikTok Soda Hacks?
Want a bubbly fix, but looking for a healthier alternative? The Manual offers a voyage to discover what alternative soda recipes TikTok users are posting.
Best U.S. Towns and Cities for Young Professionals
Wrapping up the best U.S. cities offering a place where careers can take off, there are many recreational options to explore that won’t break the bank.
Here Are the Best Shoes for Leaping Into Summer
The sun is out and warmth is in the air. Time to get outside with the best new men’s shoe releases to lace up and get going on the season’s best activities.
Can Beefalo Beat Beef (or Buffalo) to Become Meat’s Future?
Man-made monstrosity or naturally delicious curiosity? Meet the beefalo, a bison-cattle hybrid that’s touted as the healthy meat of the future by its farmers.
8 Great LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Stream During Pride Month
The Manual brings you eight great LGBTQ+ documentaries to explore the movement’s history and the events that helped shape today’s queer climate.
Rare ‘Star Wars’ Gear and More in Massive Hollywood Auction
Propstore will host a huge Los Angeles auction from June 21 to June 24, which will include over 1,800 unique and original items from hit Hollywood films.
White Noise Podcasts Are a Hit – Should You Be Listening?
Whether it's a white noise hiss, pink rustling leaves, or brown thunder, audio entrepreneurs purvey a world of soothing sounds. Should you be listening?
Americans to Buy More Mezcal and Tequila Than Whiskey In 2022
For the first time, Americans are anticipated to spend more money on mezcal and tequila than they will on U.S.-made whiskeys or rum in 2022.
Store, Trade, Sell Your Rare Sports Cards In the eBay Vault
eBay's new 31,000-square-foot facility called the vault is now open to store trading cards valued over $750, and soon, physical collectibles of all kinds.
‘Ms. Marvel’ – The MCU’s Biggest Hit on Disney Plus Yet
With a 96% critical rating on the Tomatometer, 'Ms. Marvel' is the highest scoring entry to Disney’s MCU Universe. Does 'Ms. Marvel' live up to its hype?
Vrbo Releases Its First Top 10 Vacation Homes of the Year
Vrbo reviewed hundreds of thousands of private vacation homes to uncover the outstanding properties on its inaugural top 10 best U.S. vacation homes.
Tinder and Human Rights Campaign Team Up During Pride Month
This Pride month, Tinder teamed with LGBTQ advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign, to call for ceasing the ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.
Parlor Aims to Shape Tomorrow’s Borderless Social Club Today
Parlor is a tech-forward, app-based social club trailblazing a new wave of modern-day social clubs — without the high price or location-based commitment.