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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
The 5 Best Smartwatch Alternatives to an Apple Watch

While Apple seems to have a monopoly on smartwatches, I understand that they’re not everyone’s thing. Some people are Android people. Others don’t need all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch. Others still simply can’t justify the price tag. There are several things to consider when looking for…

By Brett Braley
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How I Became a Better Homebrewer After Working at a Brewery

Up until these past few months, the vast majority of my beer knowledge, experience, and philosophy came from my years as a homebrewer. It’s a hobby I deeply enjoy. It brings my friends together, gives me something both creative and practical to pursue, and ensures that my life has value…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The 6 Best Turtlenecks to Keep You Warm, Cozy, and Stylish

There is something about a turtleneck that I just like. Plain and simple. In the winter months, the chances are you’ll find me in one when I’m trying to look put-together (but with minimum effort). Turtlenecks have a way of being at once refined and casual. They are the sartorial…

By Brett Braley
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DUER’s No Sweat Pants Wear Like Joggers and Look Like Your Best-Fit Chinos

This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. Good pants never go out of fashion. Sure, trends come and go, but pants that fit well and hold up to all of the…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Entertainment
The 16 Best New Books We Loved This Year

Some books will make you a better man, while others give a first-hand look at the realities of war or teach you how to be a better dad. Others still are simply classics that every guy should read. These 16 books caught our attention this year. Whether you're looking for…

By Nickolaus Hines
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