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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later
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 Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

The latest from Brixton is built for adventure.

By Cool Material
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Improve Your Gin & Tonic By Making It a Spanish Gin & Tonic

If you’re a fan of fresh, citrus-filled cocktails during the summer months (or any time of year), there’s a decent chance you enjoy your fair share of gin and tonics. This simple drink of gin, tonic, and (usually) a squeeze of lime or a lime wedge is the epitome of…

By Christopher Osburn
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Entertainment
The Best Movies That Take Place in The 80s

The 1980s was an interesting time to be alive. The fashion was filled with pastels and neon, the hairstyles were wild (and often untamed), and a lot was going on in the world. It was also a great decade for movies. When it comes to great action, thrillers, dramas, and…

By Christopher Osburn
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Clothing
You Need Some Short Shorts. These Offer the Best Fit and Look

Fellas, we need to have a serious talk about our shorts. How many of you are currently wearing a pair of shorts that end at the knees (or, worse, below)? How many of you haven’t reevaluated your shorts game in a few years and might even have a few from…

By Brett Braley
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Alma del Jaguar’s Unfiltered Blanco Tequila Is a High-quality, Conservation-focused Spirit

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. In the tequila-saturated world we live in, there’s no shortage of high-quality agave spirits to choose from. But a new brand called Alma del Jaguar adds another layer to…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Hiking Gear Every Guy Should Have Before Heading Out

Day hikes and casual weekend excursions along established trails in prepared campsite rarely end up with someone 127 Hours-ing themselves out of a gulch. It’s when you get more adventurous, the first few steps from beginner to intermediate, that you’ll find yourself new situations you might not be prepared for.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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