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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
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The Best Cigars For Beginners

Cigar smoking is a pastime that's not quite as popular as it was during the cigar boom of the mid-'90s, but that doesn't mean it's not a worthwhile hobby to learn to enjoy. Cigar smoking is a multi-faceted experience: taste, smell, draw, burn, construction, beverage pairing, etc. all come into…

By Amos Kwon
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The 10 Best Summer Suits for Every Budget in 2022

Finding the right suit can be a challenge at any time - but especially in the summer months. The extra layers of fabric, mixed with the hot sun and dreaded humidity, can really limit the pleasures of dressing up. And with that excess heat comes a whole slew of other…

By Brett Braley
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Why Pappy Van Winkle Can Cost Over $4,000 a Bottle

Pappy Van Winkle is the unicorn of bourbons. People say it’s real, but we’ve only really seen it in pictures, and most of them probably had some image doctoring going on. For all we know, it could have been a pasted on label to a bottle of iced tea. Though,…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Best Outdoor Furniture for Your Patio, Deck, and Backyard

Recently my husband and I finally bit the bullet (and dropped a few thou’) to build a courtyard in the back of the house. Inspired by Mediterranean-by-way-of-Appalachia, the garden is a beautifully clean space with tonal gravel and a potager with herbs and lettuces and tomatoes to the side of…

By Brett Braley
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The 8 Best Rugged Smartwatches for Your Summer Workout

You've been diligent about working out all winter long, but it's not the same as getting out in the warm sunshine and getting in those calisthenics, trail runs, and bike rides. Sure, you can do all of your workouts inside, but what fun would that be? Exercising outdoors is downright…

By Amos Kwon
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