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Kristin Hunt

Kristin Hunt hails from the Maryland town of Ijamsville, where the "j" is silent for no reason, and got her degree from Syracuse because she hates sunshine and warmth. Someone once told her she looked like John Kerry's illegitimate daughter and she's still getting over it.

Kristin Hunt’s Recent Articles

May 20, 2022

The Best Cheeses You Need for Stellar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Not all gooey, melty fromage is created equal.

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Oct 21, 2019

17 of the Creepiest Haunted Bars and Restaurants in America

We've all outstayed our welcomes at bars and restaurants from time to time, but some places have pesky customers who have been there for ages.

Sep 11, 2019

The 26 Best Beer Gardens in America

Germans probably didn't invent the concept of drinking outside, but the German-style beer garden arguably perfected it.

May 29, 2019

All 185 'Game of Thrones' Deaths, Ranked

Game of Thrones returned for its eighth and final season in April, and definitely provoked a good amount of emotional distress in its last episodes.

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Oct 19, 2018

Everything That's Happened in Netflix's 'Making a Murderer' Case Since Season 1

Steven Avery's story isn't over yet.

Apr 13, 2018

The 23 Best Secret Bars in the World

Ever since nightlife pros discovered people would pay $15 for a drink so long as they passed through a bookcase or backdoor first, the term "speakeasy" has become utterly meaningless.

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Mar 27, 2017

Everything You Never Knew About Anthony Bourdain

Even if you've never seen his shows or read his books, you know a few things about Anthony Bourdain.

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Jan 18, 2017

The Craziest Moments in 'Is O.J. Innocent?'

The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story and O.J.: Made in America appeared on many critics’ best of 2016 lists, and now Investigation Discovery is taking on the so-called Trial of the Century with a six-part, three-night docuseries called Is O.J.

Dec 17, 2016

'Star Wars' Fans Are Losing Their Sh*t Over This 'Rogue One' Character

Warning: This article is about a major Rogue One character and contains minor plot spoilers.

Nov 14, 2016

Should You Watch 'The Crown,' Netflix's British Royal Drama?

Americans have been without a British king or queen since that whole dust-up back in 1775, but that hasn't stopped us from gawking at the royalty across the pond in the tabloids.

Nov 8, 2016

From Punk Shows to $3k Jackets: What CBGB and 6 Other Classic NYC Buildings Are Now

Live long enough in New York and you’re bound to see an old bohemian bar or 1920s movie palace bite the dust.

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Oct 25, 2016

How to Conquer New York's First-Ever Alamo Drafthouse

New York was promised its own Alamo Drafthouse a long time ago.