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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
Entertainment
The 10 Best End Of The World Movies

Every day, another disaster. Every day, a fresh calamity. Every day, a brand-new reason to think about building a doomsday shelter. It is exhausting living in unprecedented times, especially when new unprecedented developments pop up as if they’re competing with the last unprecedented development. The world is resilient and so…

By Andy Crump
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If You Like Campari, Try These Under the Radar Italian Spirits

Italian spirits have basked in the spotlight for several years now thanks to the resurgence of the classic Negroni cocktail. Gin has been in vogue for several years and vermouth is sort of an under the radar favorite among cocktail enthusiasts but the classic Italian aperitivo Campari has hit new…

By John A. Paradiso
If You Like Campari, Try These Under the Radar Italian Spirits
Fashion
The Pungent History of Men’s Cologne and Perfume

We’re going to take you through the history of cologne, but we wanted to start with a caveat. The history of personal fragrances is a rich person’s history. Perfumery has always cost an enormous amount of time and resources, so most of us regular people would have been walking around…

By Dillon McLaughlin
Silver Oriental Artistic Arabian Oud Perfume / Arabian Oud Perfume with Oud Scented Wood burned in the background with Scented Smoke in the Air
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The Best Coolers For Summer

With summer in full swing, now is the best time to assess your cooler situation. Whether you're looking to lug your favorite beers to a tailgate or perishable sundries on your next adventure, you need a great cooler. There's a decent chance you could use an upgrade so we've refreshed…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Margarita Cocktail Recipes

There are few cocktails that signal the start of summer like the Margarita. This tequila cocktail is refreshing, delicious, and ubiquitous and has seen its ebbs and flows in popularity for years. Some might write it off as a passé mixed drink that lacks authenticity and is reserved for fans…

By John A. Paradiso
Margarita. Classic traditional Mexican cocktail. Made with Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and orange juice. Served in salt rimmed tumbler over ice and garnished with a lime.