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While some holidays today seem to have been created specifically to use a hashtag, there’s one that that should always be circled well in advance. It’s not only a great reason to get outside and enjoy the weather, but you also know that it’s officially the start of summer when Go Skateboarding Day finally arrives. To celebrate, let’s take a look at the 7 best skate shoes of all time.

Sharks are some of the most fascinating and misunderstood creatures on the planet. Yes, sharks look scary and do occasionally attack people but shark attacks are still extremely rare; the average American has a 1.625 in a million chance of being attacked by a shark, which means you’re actually more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked by a shark. Want to know more amazing facts about these apex predators? Dive in and find out!

If you're at all health-conscious, you know the benefits of tucking into a choice bit of salmon, chowing down on some avocado, and treating yourself to the occasional square of dark chocolate. We all know to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, to get enough protein, and to favor healthy fats over the not so healthy ones, but there are certain nutrient-dense foods many of us could stand to add to our diets. Check out these underrated health foods and discover how they may be able to improve your diet.

It’s Finals season, and we’re not talking about stressing out over those last days of school for the semester. We’re talking about where champions are crowned under the watchful eyes of millions of fans. We’re talking about the NBA Finals.

Brunch is already one of the best parts of the weekend—throw in an endless flow of mimosas and you and your besties are guaranteed to have yourselves one heck of a day. Fortunately, San Diego has a number of great brunch spots that offer bottomless mimosas. Here are 12 of the best options.

On a hot and sunny day, no treat is more enjoyable than a cold, refreshing scoop of ice cream. And if you find yourself in the Big Apple this summer, you can do a lot better than grabbing a few spoonfuls of plain vanilla straight from the carton while standing in front of your open freezer. New York City is filled with incredible ice cream shops, and we’ve rounded up our favorites just in time for scoop season. When summer days make you scream for ice cream, these 10 NYC spots have you covered with everything from old-fashioned sundaes to Technicolor cones.

If you consider yourself the adventurous type, you may think you’ve done it all. Sky diving, paragliding, white water rafting, scuba diving…once you’ve checked these edge-of-your-seat activities off your bucket list, how can you get your heart racing? Don’t worry, adrenaline junkies—we’ve rounded up seven next-level experiences from every corner of the globe that will satisfy even the most seasoned adventure seekers. Warning: this list is definitely not for the faint of heart.

We firmly believe that summer doesn’t officially start until you’ve fired up the grill for the first time. While you might think you’re already a grilling guru, there’s always room to hone your skills before backyard barbecue season gets underway. From fundamentals to finishing touches, here are five ways you can raise your game on the grill this summer.