The Best Life Archives

Great Men You’ve Never Heard of: Alan Turing, Inventor of the Computer Program

You sit in front of a computer all day, but do you have any idea who's responsible for pioneering the glowing box that's on every desk in every home and office around the world?

25 Ways to Have the Best 2010

Making good on that new year’s resolution to tone your body and prime your health doesn’t have to involve an expensive gym membership and a crazy amount of free time. Simply modify a few habits ... [more]

5 Reasons Not To Leave Your Career Up to “The Man”

Whether you've hung on to your job or not, if you've seen the layoff scythe wielded through the corporate halls you've seen in sharp relief that you can't rely on your company to protect your career ... [more]

10 Websites for Comedic Relief from Holiday Stress

Between the shopping, family and traveling, the holidays can end up being even more stressful than they are relaxing. Sneak away and have a laugh with these five great time wasters.

Great Men You’ve Never Heard Of: Alexey Pajitnov, Creator of Tetris

You've been playing the game he created ever since your first Game Boy, but do know anything about the man who invented Tetris, one of the greatest and most widespread games of all time?

Cigars for the Golf Course

There's never a better time to share some cigars than on the golf course with a few of your friends. Check out this selection of mild flavored, easy-on-the-wallet cigars that are perfect for lasting ... [more]

10 Things Your Grandfather Was Doing By The Time He Was Your Age

Every time Grandpa starts talking about the "good old days" you smile politely while thumbing through Twitter on your iPhone. After all, what was so great about political turmoil, four channels on ... [more]

Great Men You’ve Never Heard Of: Michael Collins, The Third Apollo 11 Astronaut

Throughout history, for every great man in public knowledge, there is at least one more, of equal importance, forgotten. In the case of Apollo 11, the NASA mission that put men on the moon, that ... [more]

An Introduction to Scotch Whisky

If you've grown up hearing scotch whisky is a gentleman's drink but still know nothing about the subject, don't worry you're not alone. Let our guide to scotch demystify the fundamentals and get your ... [more]