Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, March 11th. We’re here to deliver you this week’s roundup, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky Dude.

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In March 2010, the first episode of the TV series Justified premiered. The show followed U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens back to his roots in Harlan County, Kentucky. The series turned Appalachian slang, coal country culture, and Kentucky backroads into prime-time television. And for six seasons people around the country suddenly learned what a “holler” was. Yah for Kentucky.

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You’ve seen it everywhere, a goofy, slightly twisted grin paired with X‑eyes that somehow became a fashion staple in the 90’s. But what’s the real story behind this strange face? We did the research to uncover a rock mystery with no clear answer…

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At some point, every guy hears the question, “Taper or fade?” Most nod confidently… while secretly having no idea what the difference is. Before your next barber visit turns into a guessing game, here’s the surprisingly interesting story behind the two most common haircuts in the world.

It’s the belief that past random events influence future random events. If something hasn’t happened in a while, we assume it’s “due.”

But probability doesn’t work that way. A coin doesn’t remember the last flip. A roulette wheel doesn’t remember the last spin. And luck isn’t trying to even things out.

You’ll hear this fallacy everywhere: “Red hasn’t hit in ten spins”, “this team can’t keep losing”, “I’m due for a good break”.

Nope. Randomness has no memory.

Here’s the Move: Next time you feel the urge to say something is “due,” pause and ask one question.

Does the next outcome actually depend on the previous one?

If the answer is no, you’re probably watching your brain invent a pattern that doesn’t exist.

Once you see it, you’ll notice it everywhere.

Why It Matters: Believing you’re “due” leads to bad bets, stubborn decisions, and chasing losses.

Understanding randomness doesn’t make you lucky.

It just makes you harder to fool.

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Fishermen love their sayings. The kind passed down at boat ramps, bait shops, and campfires. Not because they sound clever, but because they usually work. From blooming redbuds to lying cows, Kentucky anglers have been reading nature for generations… and some of those old sayings might be the best fishing tips you’ll ever hear.

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Somewhere between “just one pour” and “I could totally make this better,” a dangerous idea begins to form. Kentucky garages have quietly turned into bourbon laboratories for less. The results are surprisingly good… and occasionally a little reckless.

Put a little boogie in it! 😂

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