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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 Birria Taco Recipes

Social media is a breeding ground for the latest and greatest trends in the culinary arts. It just takes one "influencer" to set off a chain reaction of foodie Instagram accounts to recreate the same dish over and over. Your feed will become full of alternate angles, step-by-step recipes, and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Cool Lighters: 13 Lighters Far More Dependable Than a Bic

Thanks to Prometheus and good ol' modern engineering, we all have the power of fire at our fingertips. The humble pocket lighter is a powerful, essential tool. From lighting campfires, pizza ovens, candles, cigars, and more, a lighter is a specialized, useful piece of EDC gear. Bic lighters are totemic…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 7 Best Fitness Apps to Download Right Now

The world changes on a regular basis, and so does our overall focus on what's popular and hip. And as trends come and go, the digital age looms large from how we work to how we enjoy leisure time. And that fact is extremely evident in the world of exercise.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Ultimate Guide to Tomahawk Steaks: Why Are They So Expensive and Where to Get Them

The culinary world churns through trendy dishes with remarkable speed. It wasn't that long ago that wagyu beef was all the rage in high-end restaurants. The current darling of both foodies and chefs appears to be the bombastic tomahawk steak. You've likely seen posts pop up on your social media…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The 10 Best Gin Cocktails To Try

Cocktail joints continue to expand their presence in the bar market, but you don’t have to don a vest or perfectly waxed mustache to make delicious drinks at home. All it takes is a well-stocked home bar, a steady hand, and good recipe. And boom, you can be your own…

By John A. Paradiso
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