Some folks ask what their country can do for them. Others ask what they can do for their country. When it comes to Kate Melcher, the better question is: what haven’t you done for your country? Kate started her career as a researcher supporting Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist and...

Even the best-manicured lawn or highly-effective company is subject to the occasional weed. A Duke Cannon man knows that proper identification is the key to successful eradication. Here is our handy guide to identifying and dealing with the weeds that plague our yards, gyms, and bars. Canada Thistle Identification: Perhaps...

Duke Cannon isn’t looking for a tax break. But with tax day approaching, he’d like to acknowledge all the extra taxes to which men are subject, none of which appear in the IRS tax code. You’ve probably paid these taxes, knowingly or unknowingly. And while we don’t know all of...

We’ll be honest. Duke Cannon isn’t a big fan of shenanigans. He cares little for inauthentic fart noises, and he respects the right of every man to have a working keyboard. However, he does recognize that a little bit of mischief can help keep things light, so here are three...

It seems lately that there’s a “Subscription Box” for everything. And that’s OK in Duke Cannon’s book. Anything that allows us to spend less time shopping and more time building things is a good thing. But monthly deliveries of fancy ties, cheap foreign razors, or kale granola bars? Who really...

Since the days of Game of Thrones, men have relied on birds to complete tactical missions unsuitable for land dwellers. Today that tradition continues as eagles are now being trained by the French military to take down rogue drones- a fitting way, in our opinion, to dismantle these airborne annoyances....

Impress Your Friends With These Little Known Facts! The Big Ass Brick of Soap launched on Veteran’s Day of 2011. Not only was this a nod to service men and women we look to benefit through charitable donations, but it also happened to be 11/11/11 – an anniversary date that...

  Whether it’s a boss, a subordinate, or just a co-worker, gifting can be challenging. Avoid these common pitfalls to prevent being the office clown. Self-Improvement Books Nothing says, “Happy Holidays” like some passive aggressive constructive feedback. “Even though your yearly review is a month away, how about we use...