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The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe
By Lanny Fuller
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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

By Andy Crump
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The Rise of Prediction Culture

From sports to pop culture, Polymarket is changing how we engage with what happens next.

By Cool Material
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Italy From Home

How to stock your pantry, fridge, and bar cart like an Italian.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Fashion
Oversized Pants are In. Here’s How to Wear Them Best (and Which To Buy)

If you haven’t heard, big pants are in. Relaxed-fit, oversized--it’s all fair game. After nearly two decades, the skinny jeans spell is nearly broken in the collective consciousness, and menswear brands everywhere are going for a roomier look that harkens back to the 1990s. It can be argued that the…

By Brett Braley
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The Difference Between Every Whisky Region in Scotland

If you don’t know much about Scotch whisky, you might assume that everything that falls into the broader "Scotch" category all tastes about the same. While there are similar flavors throughout (like vanilla, caramel, oak, and candied orange peels), a bottle of blended Scotch whisky and a bottle of Islay…

By Christopher Osburn
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The Essential Gear You Need To Ride Your Motorcycle in the Rain

Some of the best times I’ve ever had on a motorcycle were spent riding in the rain. That probably sounds crazy, but it’s true. There’s something about the peppering of cool drops of water on sunburnt skin that feels like heaven--as does the relief of finding a gas station canopy…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Bartenders Explain How To Perfectly Customize Your Next Margarita

There are few drinks as beloved as the Margarita. It comes in all shapes and sizes, from petite cocktails from a fancy bar to giant goblet-sized ones at (often tacky) restaurants. But it's also an easy cocktail to make your own at home. All you need is to take the…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The Best Indie Glasses Companies For Truly Unique Frames

I got my first pair of glasses when I was four-years-old and I remember it like it was yesterday. They were a large pair, aviator-style, and from the in-house boutique at Wal-Mart. They covered half my face and my bowl-cut covered the rest. Most of my grade school photos still…

By Brett Braley
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