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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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Why Are Cuban Cigars Illegal?

If you're a cigar smoker and you've never enjoyed a bona fide Habano, then you're missing out on a cornucopia of smells and flavors that are the pinnacle of the experience. And it's not just because you see NBA Champs or Hollywood A-listers light 'em up with reckless abandon. Cuban…

By Amos Kwon
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50 Under $50: Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men

Valentine's Day is fast approaching so if you want to be prepared with a quality gift, you've come to the right place. We've already picked out the best gifts to give to her this Valentine's Day but if you're looking for something for your husband, boyfriend, partner, or any man…

By John A. Paradiso
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Reviewed: Ooni Fyra 12 Outdoor Pizza Oven

2021 was the year of the outdoor pizza oven. Scrolling through my social media feeds I found so many of my friends and acquaintances decided to become amateur pizzaioli (that's Italian for pizza chefs) during the warmer months of the pandemic. In fact, a local Italian friend of mine bought…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Whiskey You’ll Find Just About Anywhere

We love bourbon. You love bourbon. Everyone loves bourbon. Unfortunately, this love of all things brown magic water has also led to an incredible influx of collectors, flippers, armchair quarterbacks, and all-around assholes that aim to make a buck on a quick flip when they can't make money on their…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 12 Best Dive Watches For Every Budget

If you see a guy wearing a dive watch, chances are he's never gone deeper than the local swimming pool. And perhaps not even on purpose. But don't laugh because the venerable dive watch has evolved from a purpose-built instrument into the most popular sport watch style today. Its origins…

By Amos Kwon
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