Have you ever experienced the feeling of chills running up and down your spine while listening to music? The technical term for experiencing the sensation of chills in reaction to a stimulus is a frisson. It turns out people who experience frisson in response to music also score high on one of the “big five” […]

Did you know the most crucial ingredient in whisky is the water used to make it?   The magic happens when the mineral content and softness are perfect so that the water alchemizes into a whisky of exceptional flavor notes, weight, and mouthfeel.   Unsurprisingly, the number one selling Whisky in Scotland comes from the […]

What do International Dog Sled Racing Teams, The 88 USSR & East German Ski Teams, and a Bear Cub all have in common? They all laid their heads down for a rest at The Skiland Motel. Photos like this one of the Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge, back when it was called the Skiland Motel, really […]