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34 years ago today: Jean-Claude Van Damme released an action movie that critics loathed — but fans loved

Long before superhero franchises dominated the box office, Jean-Claude Van Damme built his career on something very simple: incredible athleticism, gravity-defying kicks, and a body that looked as if it was tailor-made for the big screen. Until Universal Soldier Arriving in theaters on July 10, 1992, Van Damme was already renowned for his martial arts

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Fitness

I Crashed Ducati’s New Hypermotard V2—and I Still Loved It

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. Prices are accurate and items are in stock at the time of publication. The Ducati Hypermotard was at its peak when it hit the gates two decades ago. Lean, agile, and

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Outdoors

America has always loved its service rifles

Sign up for the On the Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. This story, “The American Rifle,” appeared in the August 2007 issue outdoor Life. Since early colonial times, Americans have maintained a love affair with their guns. But a singular historical event in 1903 made our undying love affair with

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Outdoors

Gear tested and loved by our editors: June 2026

Published on June 26, 2026 01:50 pm “Summer Friday” is a sacred concept – a green light to slowly step away from the laptop and head toward the sunshine. (Even if that sunshine lasts until midnight, as senior travel and culture editor Kathleen Relihan experienced in Finland, below). For this month’s Gear Spotlight, we asked

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Men's Fashion

27 things I loved, learned, and wanted to buy at Pitti Uomo

The other day at Pitti Uomo, while I was still in my element, I overheard a buyer calling it “menswear Comic-Con.” Suddenly everything fell into place. Because yes: If Paris Fashion Week is the glitzy, all-night rave where A-listers lay bare skin and rip darts in the front row, and Milan Fashion Week is the

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Books

Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year

We asked our newsroom colleagues to share the nonfiction titles they’ve enjoyed reading so far this year — here’s what they shared with us.

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