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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
The 15 Best Bar Soaps for Men Based On Skin Type & Concern

In the year of our lord 2022, there's no excuse for skimping on your personal hygiene. If you want to choose budget-friendly personal style items or tech, that's fine. But when it comes to keeping yourself clean, it's worth making the investment. That means stop using the all-in-one soap, shampoo,…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 8 Best Cocktail Glasses You Need for Your Home Bar

When it comes to cocktails, it doesn't matter if you're dirty three olives, un-salted rim, bourbon up or on the rocks--your cocktail of choice deserves one of the many dedicated pieces of glassware that have been created over the centuries to contain it. We don't want you to have to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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How to Light a Cigar | Light and Smoke a Cigar Like a Pro

A good cigar is easily one of the finer things in life, but smoking one isn't intuitive. The entire experience is an art, and even the smallest error can change the way the cigar tastes and smokes. Done properly, a well-cut and properly lit cigar can slow time down, cement…

By Amos Kwon
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Entertainment
20 Movies To Be Excited For In 2022

Alright: That’s a wrap. 2021 is over. Done. Finished. There’s nothing else to hold your breath on this year apart from the ball dropping, unless you’re in a store without a mask and you think you can make it without inhaling for as long as it takes to grab bagels…

By Andy Crump
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The Best Things We Drank in 2021

2021 was a strange year. And in spite of (or because of) the chaos, we found ourselves enjoying quite a few drinks. We tested the limits of our home bars with a variety of cocktails. We found the nuance and subtlety in natural wine. Our morning routines were improved with…

By John A. Paradiso
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