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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
Accessories
Hunter Boots Are Unparalleled Rainy Weather Footwear Built For Tough Style

This is Worth the Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. As the adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. And while this may very well be true, April showers also bring a lot of…

By Brett Braley
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Clothing
7 Breeze Short Sleeve Button Ups For the Perfect Summer Look

Warm weather tends to pose a problem: How can you keep looking stylish without wearing too many layers and sweating to death? While some guys opt for a polo, others like to keep it a bit more buttoned up and stick with a traditional dress shirt. The beloved short-sleeve button-up…

By Brett Braley
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8 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (and Need To Try)

Like many whisk(e)y styles, single malt Scotch is dominated by a few big names. Even though there are more than 140 distilleries in Scotland, the market is still saturated with the likes of Glenlivet, The Macallan, Glenfiddich, Lagavulin, and a handful of others. But, while these are great brands that…

By Christopher Osburn
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Fashion
The 10 Best Men’s Bathing Suits You Can Wear This Summer

Consider the bathing suit. Is there an article of clothing that makes one more self-conscious while also being the most relaxing thing to have on in the summer? Other than a kaftan, not that I can think of. With warmer weather ahead, it’s time to start thinking of what you’re…

By Brett Braley
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It’s Time To Give Santa Maria Style Barbecue the Respect It Deserves

Texans, understandably proud of their storied barbecue tradition, are wont to throw down the following boast: Sure, North Carolina, Memphis, or Kansas City might have fine barbecue, but Texas barbecue is the best when it comes to beef. Yet while Lone Star pitmasters reign supreme when it comes to brisket…

By Johnny Motley
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