This definitive guide to the best sheets of 2020 answers everything you need to know to buy better bedding this year. We tested 33 different sets to find the best sheets for every type of sleeper, at every budget.
Workout Recovery Products That Feel Damn GoodThe science behind recovery gear should come with an asterisk. It’s not that it doesn’t work, but the benefits may be more mental than physical; there’s a limit to how much it can help. The term active recovery stems from the effort to ease soreness and prepare our bodies for the next effort. We pulled ten of the best recovery aids to help you improve sleep and muscle soreness. While pampering yourself into a relaxed state may be the most beneficial outcome, anything that feels good after using it is worth the investment.
Learn Basic Watchmaking from the Comfort of HomeIn an interesting example of how different businesses are adapting to social distancing, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is offering some of its watchmaking classes online. For those stuck in quarantine with some curiosity about how mechanical watches work, now might be the time to take a dive down the rabbit hole. The online group classes focus on the theoretical side of different aspects of watchmaking — so there are no tools or prior experience necessary. The first course is free with a yearly membership to the HSNY, which costs only $100.
We Can’t Get Enough of These YouTubers Slicing Shoes OpenWhile everyone raves about the latest gripping Netflix show, I’ve been completely satisfied with the glut of weird and specific content on YouTube like a number of shoe cobblers I’ve been watching. If you like How It’s Made, you might like this, even if every episode is about the same subject. I find it at once educational (did you know sneakers can be resoled?) and calming (in a CBD kind of way). If you’re looking for something new to watch, here is just a bit of cordwaining content I recommend.
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