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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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The 10 Best Blended Scotch Whiskies To Drink Neat

Blended Scotch whisky doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. If blended Scotch whisky was a comedian, it would definitely be Rodney Dangerfield. Much of the reason why is because blends are often overshadowed by single malt Scotch. Whereas single malts get the press, acclaim from whisky geeks, and the…

By Christopher Osburn
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Clothing
The Guayabera Is the Summer Shirt To Add To Your Wardrobe This Year

Every summer, or whenever traveling somewhere tropical, I look forward to donning my favorite hot-weather garment: a bespoke guayabera I picked up in Texas. Hands down, this airy button-down is a piece-de-resistance of my wardrobe. Like a sharp leather jacket, you just feel badass wearing a guayabera—think Hemingway in a…

By Johnny Motley
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Entertainment
The 10 Best True Crime Podcasts To Binge Listen

As summer heads towards us like a man-eating shark skimming through the water around Amity Island, you’re probably starting to notice the warm, sunny, cloudless days that are beginning to pop up at least a few days out of every week. While it’s not the best time to start (that’s…

By Christopher Osburn
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The 13 Best Bachelor Party Destinations In the U.S. That Aren’t Vegas

Wedding season comes fast every year. From the perfect wedding gift to buy (whether it's for the couple, the groom, or, if you're the groom, the groomsmen) to managing PTO, the wedding itself can be a lot to think about even as a guest, let alone the couple getting married.…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
The 6 Best Men’s Wallets You Can Buy Right Now

Often forgotten until we go to pay for dinner or stop at the pump, the humble wallet isn’t always seen as the top accessory for men. Because it’s so utilitarian, most guys are gifted one for a holiday or birthday and tend to stick with it for years. While there’s…

By Brett Braley
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