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With 95% alcohol by volume, Everclear, a grain alcohol made in the U.S., is shockingly strong, but it’s not the strongest liquor in the world. Across the globe, distillers amp up the alcohol content of rums, vodkas, absinthes, whiskeys, and more to create eye-watering, high-proof bottles. More food and drink What kind of alcohol levels are we talking about? While your everyday Absoluts and Macallans average between 80 and 100 proof, some specialty liquors come with proofs as high as 192, or 96% alcohol....

In the early 2000s, there were a few songs that we always wanted to listen to: “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence, “Yellow” by Coldplay, and of course, “La La” by Ashlee Simpson. Simpson’s edgy jams from the early 2000s have stayed on our playlists since, giving our playlists that sense of nostalgia we adore. But this past week, Simpson amped up the nostalgia in an unexpected and absolutely kickass way....

Our mission at SheKnows is to empower and inspire women, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale. Sarah Kieffer, a self-taught baker and the author behind the Vanilla Bean Blog, has been cooking up some amazing recipes in her kitchen for years....

Along with being one of the cutest couples in Hollywood, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are super private about their personal lives, rarely being photographed out in public together. But that didn’t stop her from gushing about him in an upcoming and rare interview! In a clip from her upcoming appearance on the Rachael Ray Show on Sept. 26, Diaz said that her husband Madden “loves a celebration” and tried to do everything he could to give her an amazing 50th birthday celebration....

Kids get to travel to the most exciting places sometimes, even when they have no idea how lucky they are! Journalist Gayle King proved it by sharing super cute throwback photos of her grandson Luca’s first Thanksgiving in “paradise.” “Throw back Thursday fav grandson FIRST Thanksgiving,” King captioned her Instagram photo slideshow posted Thursday. “Luca had no clue he was in paradise @rwmayakoba but we sure did!” A post shared by Gayle King (@gayleking)...

Things are looking rockier than ever for Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady. On the very same day news broke of the couple hiring their own prospective divorce lawyers, Bündchen was spotted out with their children — Benjamin, 12, and Vivian, 9 — sans wedding ring. The mom of two was seen toting her kids to a gym in Miami, looking casual in a white tank top and a pair of gray leggings....

Helena Christensen found the dreamiest way to celebrate fall and still look fabulous doing it. She took a dip in a gorgeous river on a crisp day with her fur baby, Kuma. The 53-year-old supermodel wore a white one-piece bathing suit with a floral print and flaunted her toned, long legs while sitting on the rocks as the water streamed by her. The fall foliage blossomed with colors of yellow, orange, and red, which created a picturesque backdrop for her likely very chilly dip in the water (even Kuma sat by the water’s edge not daring to go in)....

Caroline Kennedy’s youngest child Jack Schlossberg is celebrating a major life milestone by graduating from Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School at the same time. He shared photos on his Instagram account after a long absence to mark his major accomplishment. Schlossberg posed with a dozen graduation cupcakes with mortarboards, the Harvard University logo and diplomas on top. He made a goofy face toward the camera while holding up one of the sweet treats....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Skin experts always say that you should wear an SPF year round to protect your skin from sun damage, and we do try our best, but now that summer is coming and we’ll be spending more time outdoors, it’s more important than ever to make sure that your daily moisturizer contains an SPF for additional sun protection....

When dogs get bored, they can get themselves into quite a bit of mischief. But sometimes bones and plushies only hold their attention for so long. According to pet parents who have tried the Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound puzzle toy, their dogs have never been more entertained and determined to bust their boredom by finding all the snacks hidden throughout. This interactive puzzle toy by Outward Hound challenges your dog to push knobs and unlock doors that reveal kibbles or little treats....

Red carpet moments and premieres are always the perfect occasion to turn a glamorous Hollywood event into a family affair, and that’s exactly what Salma Hayek did last night. The Oscar nominated actress brought her 14-year-old daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault, to the premiere of Eternals and the mother-daughter pair looked so sweet on the arrival carpet. Hayek and her teen posed up a storm at the premiere. The actress wore a glamorous black dress with a statement necklace, while Valentina looked super cute in a black-and-white polka dot dress with sheer tights and matching black clutch and boots....

Even though May’s lunar eclipse brought stargazers out in force, June’s action-packed roster of celestial events promises to keep those eyes on the sky. This month’s nighttime spectacles run the gamut from a dazzling supermoon, when the month’s at its brightest, and visibility of not one but five planets at once. Ready to get stargazing? As always, you’ll enjoy the best nightscapes in an area with limited light pollution, such as a certified Dark Sky Place or one of our favorite national parks for stargazing....

Every year, Alaska draws millions of visitors hoping to glimpse the northern lights. While there are many ways to admire this colorful natural show, few are more unique than a stay inside one of the modern geodesic igloos at Borealis Basecamp. Located just 25 miles outside Fairbanks, Alaska, Borealis Basecamp puts guests in the middle of some of the darkest skies in the country, making for ideal conditions for watching the northern lights....

Sunscreen is a year-round skincare must-have, although it’s especially important during the warmer months when you’ll be spending more time outside. Finding an SPF option that is protective and feels good on your skin can be tricky, but luckily, Tula makes one that seems to do it all. Thousands of reviewers rave about the sunscreen gel and how seamlessly it fits into their daily skincare routines. Whether you’ll be traveling to a sunny destination soon or just want to start better protecting your skin at home, this moisturizing SPF is worth checking out....

The Irwins have come up with an even more meaningful way to honor Steve Irwin’s legacy by opening The Crocodile Hunter Lodge in Beerwah, Queensland — about 60 miles north of Brisbane — on June 22. “Steve always wanted to give guests the experience of staying overnight and offer unique accommodation where people could appreciate our beautiful wildlife,” general manager and longtime Irwin family confidant Luke Reavley told Travel + Leisure....

Many Americans have stayed close-to-home these past few years, taking advantage of the incredible urban experiences within a few hours’ drive. Travelers seemed to prefer the warmer climates of the Southern and Western states for these domestic trips — only three cities on the list are in the Northeast or the Midwest. But wherever Travel + Leisure readers went, they sought out cities with a fun-loving spirit, delicious regional cuisine, and historic sites....

For residents of the neighborhood and New Yorkers in-the-know, Flushing, Queens, is considered the city’s “real” Chinatown. That’s because of its authentically Chinese atmosphere, where, on some blocks, it can feel like you’ve been transported to Taipei or Hong Kong, where street signs and storefront signage is in Chinese, and everyone who passes you by is speaking Mandarin or Cantonese (only 27% of adults speak English only). It’s a fun and exciting experience — especially when it comes to the food scene....

Not everyone is a camper — and that’s OK. But just because you don’t own a camp stove and have never slept outside before doesn’t mean you can’t get up close to nature. There’s a happy medium between roughing it and glamping, and a series of campsites in Catskill, New York are proving it. Getaway Campgrounds is a summer pop-up offering a camping experience with enough amenities to make the transition to the woods a little smoother....

With summertime in full swing, you likely have a seemingly endless stream of outdoor activities planned. Whether you’re embarking on sightseeing tours or hitting the trails for a full day of hiking, a pair of comfortable and supportive shoes is a must-have item in any warm-weather wardrobe. Luckily, Nordstrom shoppers have found that the Merrell Moab Flight Trail Running Shoes are the perfect option to wear on active days. Even better?...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. There are several options as part of the sale, including the Creepy Crawlers Waffle Maker which makes a butterfly, ladybug, dragonfly, and other insects. Or the Kawaii Snacks Waffle Maker makes mini pizza, tacos, and other yummy-looking food shapes. Each waffle maker makes different shapes in one go, so it doesn’t add too much time to your regular breakfast routine....