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The Chicago Mancation Trifecta

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Want the ultimate sports weekend in Chicago? Check out the mancation story that includes a trip to Wrigley Field, US Cellular Ballpark and Soldier Field.

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Living Every Man's Dream

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Tony test-drives a Ferrari California at speeds of ... whatever Tony likes.

The NFL Super Mancation

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Just as the Coliseum is the world's greatest sports venue, the ultimate mancation starts and ends with the Gladiators of the Gridiron and the Super Bowl.

Eat Like a Fat and Happy Roman

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Enjoy man-sized portions of authentic Italian dishes at Original Joe's.

Life-Saving Breathing Tube

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In a more informative session, Evan and Gareth become well acquainted with one another's respiratory systems by learning to put life-saving tubes up a man's nose. The twisty task is the week's most uncomfortable experience.

Alaskan King Crabbing

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Evan and Gareth climb aboard a crabbing boat in search of the iconic Alaskan king crab. They get too close for comfort when "baiting the pot" but find beauty in soaring bald eagles while they wait to pull in their catch.

Riding in the Vomit Comet

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The conclusion for Evan and Gareth's trip to the Huntsville Space Center has arrived: a ride in the "Vomit Comet." Although the title promises queasiness, the guys enjoy the plane's anti-gravity chamber.

Weightless Under Water Training

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Another weightless experience awaits the guys at the Space Center: one in the Underwater Astronaut Trainer. Evan and Gareth are charged with building a structure in this tank meant to provide the weightless feeling on the moon.

Thrilling Sports Adventures

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Try extreme mountain sports and swimming from Alcatraz on your next manacation.

Golfing in Ireland

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Join host Dan Patrick as he reveals his greatest sports vacation ever. Guys, golf, bunkers and beer highlight this mancation to Ireland.

Fantasy Camp Adventures

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Whether you want to be a spy or astronaut, there's a fantasy camp just for you.

Ninja Camp Hand-to-Hand Combat

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Ninja Camp USA can train any man to bring out his inner ninja. Evan and Gareth embark on the first lesson: hand-to-hand combat. After finding some pressure points in the hand, the two learn how to flip and fall to fend off attack.

Spinning Centrifuge Trainer

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In order to feel what the full force of high-performance space flight, Evan and Gareth hop in the Space Center's Centrifuge Trainer which applies up to 4 full G-forces. The result? Two guys who seem particularly intoxicated.

Knife-Throwing at Ninja Camp

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The second lesson at Ninja Camp USA shows the guys how to use throwing knives and stars. With a stationary silhouette as a target, Gareth can't seem to get anything to stick while Evan proves to have a hidden ninja within.

Alaskan Lumberjack Skills Show

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Evan and Gareth begin their time in the northernmost state at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. After mastering the axe throw and sawing through the width of a tree, the wood-chopping really tests them ... for 20 minutes.

Gator-Wrestling In the Everglades

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Evan and Gareth tackle the most iconic swamp creature: the gator. Together with two gator wrestlers who teach them the basic tricks of the trade, the gang captures one of the beasts in order to transport him to a better location.

Antigravity Space Race

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Evan and Gareth finally get to feel what it's like to walk on the moon in the 1/6 Gravity Chair. After testing out some classic moves such as the Bunny Hop and Side-Step, they have a tense race across a simulated moon-scape.

Lumberjack Obstacle Course

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With no mastery in the art of lumberjacking, Evan and Gareth attempt the Alaskan obstacle course, which includes climbing a tree with no support and balancing over near-freezing water. When they tie, they must try the rolling log.