Royal Enfield’s New Meteor Makes It Easy to Get Out and Explore by Motorcycle

Few things are as freeing as exploring the backroads, side roads and B-roads of your local area, and the best way to do that is on a motorcycle. It can allow you to see the area in an entirely new light, noticing things you wouldn’t otherwise like smells and sights that simply drift by behind the wheel of a car. If you don’t know what we mean, now’s a great time to find out. That’s because Royal Enfield just launched the new Meteor, a fun, affordable and easy-to-ride bike that was tailor-made for summer adventures. The Meteor comes in three versions (Fireball, Stella and SuperNova), and features an all-new design, all-new engine and multiple accessory options — all that with a three-year warranty. If you’ve always wanted to get out and explore by motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Meteor is a great excuse to finally realize that dream.

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The 7 Best Weed Killers to Clean Up Your Yard

Not everyone is lucky enough to own a yard. Or an outdoor garden. Or a lawn. And while having that beautiful outdoor space is like the ultimate adult flex, they also come with a bit of trouble: weeds. Weeds, the invasive plants and not, you know, weed, are a troublesome group of vegetation — of which includes varieties such as crabgrass, dandelions and ragweed, among many others. Not only are they an eyesore among your well-planned garden, but they can horde nutrients, overrun your garden and even be harmful to you.

You can definitely pluck out weeds on your own — though gloves are a must since some weeds are toxic and can cause a rash — but for those with acres of property or those who are just averse to the manual labor, weed killers are the way to go.

Weed killers entered the national discussion when in 2020, Roundup maker Bayer agreed to pay over $10 billion in settlements from cases claiming the glyphosate, the foundation of Roundup, caused non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The link between whether or not glyphosate is connected to cancer is unknown. The World Health Organization deemed glyphosate as a “probable carcinogen,” while the Environmental Protection Agency said it’s “not likely” to cause cancer. We narrowed down our list of the best weed killers to those that don’t contain glyphosate, and found these to be the TK best weed killers of 2021.

Best Overall Weed Killer: Sunday Weed Warrior

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Weed Warrior

Sunday walmart.com

$9.98

Sunday is a new lawn care brand that eschews chemicals and harmful ingredients, instead opting to use nature to attack nature (well, weeds, the bad part of nature). Its certified-organic herbicidal soap is as easy to use as an at-home multipurpose cleaner: aim and spray. The weed killer is safe to use around kids and pets, and with results happening in as little as 20 minutes, it’s a must-have for those dealing with an invasion of weeds.

Best Natural Weed Killer: Green Gobbler 20% Vinegar Weed & Grass Killer

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20% Vinegar Weed & Grass Killer

Green Gobbler amazon.com

$28.98

There’s no denying what Green Gobbler is made of once you smell it. Made from a solution that is four times stronger than regular table vinegar, Green Gobbler is completely natural without and certified for organic use. The hefty gallon jar comes with a spray nozzle that makes dispensing the weed killer easy and clean. Be advised that Green Gobbler kills everything in contact. So while you will see instant results (in around 24 hours), be careful to apply only to what you want to kill because it can be harmful to your good plants.

Best Fast-Acting Weed Killer: Ortho Groundclear Weed & Grass Killer

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Groundclear Weed & Grass Killer

Ortho walmart.com

$19.86

Ortho’s Groundclear is a fast-acting weed killer that’s good for patios, plant beds and vegetable gardens. The included spray nozzle is battery-powered and lets you adjust the spray setting to easily control where you’re aiming. Groundclear becomes rainproof 15 minutes after application, so no need to schedule your weed killing with the Mother Nature. Be careful with where you spray, because the weed killer will kill whatever plant it comes in contact with.

What to Look For in a Weed Killer

Tip #1: Targeted Weed Killing vs. Non-Selective Killing

Some weed killers are meant to kill just one type, or many types, of weeds upon contact. For example, Sunday makes a dandelion-specific killer (aptly named Dandelion Doom), to only kill that variety of weed. Targeted weed killing is good for those who know exactly what type of weed is terrorizing their property, and it makes it safe to use in the presence of plants, grass and other desirable vegetation. Non-selective weed killers does just what it sounds like — kills whatever greenery it comes in contact with.

Tip #2: Ready-to-Use vs. Concentrate

All of the weed killers, save for the blow torch and manual puller, are ready-to-use. On the other hand, concentrates require the user to manually dilute the solution, which can help stretch product and also allow for tailoring weed-killing strength.

Tip #3: Always Read the Safety Labels

Safety labels are there for a reason. Whether or not a weed killer has chemicals in it, it’s always important to make sure you’re using the weed killer properly. Not all are safe to use in the presence of pets and children, and you should be aware of how long you should wait after applying weed killer before it’s completely safe to be in the vicinity again.

Best Weed Root Killer: Natria Grass & Weed Control

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Grass & Weed Control

Natria amazon.com

$35.90

Kill the weeds right down to the root. Natria’s Grass & Weed Control does just that, and it does so without harmful, toxic ingredients. Spray down weeds using the attached nozzle, and watch as the weeds die within 24 hours. The spray becomes waterproof after three hours. The killer It has a slight ammonia smell, which may or may not bother you depending on your sensitivity to the odor.

Best Weed Burner: Flame King Propane Torch Weed Burner

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Propane Torch Weed Burner

Flame King amazon.com

$59.87

No chemicals, no pesticides, no herbicides, the Flame King weed burner is exactly that: a weed burner. The 100,000 BTU propane torch is quite literally hot as hell and will send weeds straight to hell, too. The torch hooks up to propane tanks from five pounds to 100 pounds, and setting up is easy and safe if you properly follow the instructions. The 10-foot-hose helps you get into hard-to-reach places, and it may seem dangerous, but as long as you keep the flame controllable, you’ll be good.

Best Weed Killer for Large Areas: Doctor Kirchner Natural Weed & Grass Killer

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Natural Weed & Grass Killer

Doctor Kirchner amazon.com

$119.99

The well-reviewed Doctor Kirchner Natural Weed & Grass Killer is a five gallon jug of high-performing weed killer. Because it’s chemical-free, the weed killer can be used around pets and kids. While the size of the product may seem like overkill, it literally never goes bad. As its product description notes, “product we made four years ago works just like a new batch.”

Best Manual Weed Killer: Grampa’s Weeder

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Grampa’s Weeder

Grampa’s Weeder garrettwade.com

$36.50

Forego the sprays — and fire — for a manual weed puller. The 39-inch weed puller from Grampa’s Weed lets you yank pesky weeds without having to get down on your knees. Since 1913, gardeners have relied on Grampa’s Weeder to cleanly and effectively clear their garden without having to employ the big guns. It gets weeds right at the root so you’re not just killing them at the surface.

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The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try in 2021

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The pandemic triggered a boom in alcohol consumption and sales. According to medical journal JAMA Network Open, American adults reported drinking 14 percent more often than usual at the beginning of the world health crisis. Brick-and-mortar sales of alcohol were up 21 percent nationwide, according to Nielsen; online alcohol sales jumped up 234 percent.

It may come as a surprise, then, that growth in the non-alcoholic drink world is going blow-for-blow with its boozy ringmate. According to Nielsen, the non-alcoholic beverage category has seen a 506 percent increase since 2015. Driven by a wealth of new options, better choices and easier access, Million Insights reports the non-alcoholic drink market could hit $1.6 trillion by 2025.

“We thought long and hard about holding the launch and waiting for the pandemic to subside, but ultimately are happy we made the decision to move forward and give people the ritual of a better drink at home,” says Melanie Masarin, founder of Ghia, a ruby-hued non-alcoholic aperitif that launched in 2020.

Masarin and her team are driven, in part, by a desire to destigmatize sobriety. “My hope is that the community we are creating can not only be a support system during times like this but also contribute to destigmatizing sobriety,” she says. “The goal is to shift from actual consumption of alcohol to instead enjoying the ritual of drinking itself — making yourself a drink and allowing yourself to press pause on the day and enjoy.”

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Masarin isn’t alone. Other startups want sobriety to be a choice instead of an invitation for questions. A TotalJobs report in 2019 about workplace drinking culture found that U.K. workers are increasingly choosing to drink less. Millennials are leading this reduction, with 66 percent of participants reporting they’ve reduced their drinking over the past two years.

Launched in 2015, Ben Branson’s Seedlip has been on the non-alcoholic wagon longer than most, and Branson cites the lack of a “truly sophisticated alternative option to alcohol” as his reason for getting into it. Options were rare, he says. Tasty options even rarer.

Each of Seedlip’s varieties is meant to answer the question of what to drink when you’re not drinking. Branson sees a shift coming in how drinks play into everyday life, with healthy living as the top priority. Thanks to Seedlip and other non-alcoholic options, Branson hopes that people can learn that moderation is attainable.

The options are growing, and not just through distilled spirits and aperitifs. Market research company IRI found sales of nonalcoholic beer were up 38 percent in 2020 — a dramatic increase in an older and dustier corner of the alcohol-free booze world.

Bill Shufelt founded Athletic Brewing after he gave up drinking for health reasons, with the goal to “take nonalcoholic beer out of the penalty box,” he says. Through offerings like Upside Dawn, a golden ale, and Run Wild IPA, the brewery is making booze-free alternatives for steadfast beer drinkers.

Hallowed beer makers, like those at Brooklyn Brewery, are cutting alcohol from new beers, too. Brooklyn Brewery now offers two nonalcoholic options, a hoppy lager and an IPA, both available at stores around the country. “At the outset of our approach to nonalcoholic beer, I was not a fan of the category,” says Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery’s James Beard Award-winning brewmaster. “Well, once we had Special Effects in hand, it really changed my mind. Now I’m definitely a believer.”

Of course, it’s one thing for high-quality nonalcoholic options to exist. It’s another to get them into the hands of consumers. Fortunately, because the drinks are booze-free, they’re not beholden to the same distribution woes of their alcoholic brethren. Manufacturers are free to sell their offerings online, directly to consumers. And for those people who don’t know where to begin, there are now e-retailers like Better Rhodes, which carries over 200 sober options for newcomers to discover.

With more options, more accessibility and more quality, the final hurdle — that is, the FOMO associated with living booze-free — will work itself out in time, says David Fudge, founder of the hemp-based spirit Aplós.

“I think in five to ten years from now, we’ll walk in a bar and there will be a large selection of alcohol alternatives,” Fudge says. “Eventually asking a friend to ‘have a drink’ won’t just mean drinking alcohol. It seems crazy, but a few years from now we’ll look back and all think it was obvious.”

Five to Try

Amass Riverine

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Amass is known for being a botanicals-first brand, which made it the right brand to make a gin and a flavored vodka. With Riverine, Amass made an alcohol-free spirit with delicious hints of citrus, thyme and sumac.

Price: $35 (750ml)

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Aplós

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The hemp-infused Aplós offers a buzz without the alcohol. It’s sweet and herbaceous, with a flavor profile that works on the rocks or mixed into a number of zero-alcohol cocktails.

Price: $48 (500ml)

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Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA

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You may have to do a double check when you take a sip of Run Wild, just to make sure you didn’t accidentally drink a regular IPA.

Price: $13 (6-pack)

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Ghia

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Everything you want in an aperitif can be found in Ghia. It’s sweet and floral on the front, then dissipates into a subtle bitterness that begs for another sip.

$33 (535ml)

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Seedlip Spice 94

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Spice 94 takes its name seriously. The spirit is heavy on spices, such as allspice and cardamom, and offset by bright citrus flavors.

Price: $32 (700ml)

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