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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
5 Men’s Style Rules You Should Be Breaking

There are a lot of style rules that make practical sense. For example: match the leather of your belt and shoes, wear complementary (but not matching) ties and pocket squares, mix fabric textures, dress to the occasion, and shell out for the highest quality clothing and accessories you can afford.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Drinks
How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit

On a recent zoom tasting with a group of whiskey experts, I sat with two bourbons in front of me. The taster bottles were unlabeled other than a sticker that read “BOURBON WITH NO BOUNDARIES,” with “sample 1” underneath one bottle’s label and “sample 2” under the other. It was…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Clothing
9 Outdoor Brands Every Guy Should Know For Reliable Gear and Apparel

There are plenty of stale outdoor clothing stores out there. You know the type of place: You'll surely find that fall flannel when the air starts to get a little crisp, but it'll only come in a boxy cut red and black and there won't be many guarantees about the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
The Best Watch Brands in Every Price Range, From Under $50 to Over $5,000

As prevalent as smartwatches and smartphones are, there’s no question that analog wrist watches are as hot as they’ve ever been as a statement on style and craftsmanship. You don’t have to have deep pockets to get a great wristwatch today, but it’s just as easy to go all out…

By Amos Kwon
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Worth the Hype: This Montblanc Meisterstück Pen Justifies the $745 Price Tag

This is Worth the Hype, where Cool Material's writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. I’m always talking about fountain pens. I know, I know, but hear me out. If you have a good pen, everything seems to…

By Brett Braley
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