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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe
By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
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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Lifestyle
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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Lifestyle
Italy From Home

How to stock your pantry, fridge, and bar cart like an Italian.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Features
Enjoy Whiskey? Try These 8 Dark Rums Under $100

Rum is always in season. White rum (and cocktails like the classic daiquiri) is perfect for warm weather. Spiced rum is great for adding an extra kick to your Cuba libre or other go-to mixed drinks. Dark rum (regardless of its age) is a great pick all year long. That’s…

By Christopher Osburn
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Home
Want to Own a Tiny Home? Home Depot Has You Covered

If owning a tiny home has been on your bucket list, then Home Depot is here to help. Plus One, a prefab tiny home manufacturer, has partnered with Home Depot to offer the Getaway Pad. This Tiny Home Kit is a revolutionary solution for DIY enthusiasts and design connoisseurs seeking…

By John A. Paradiso
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The “Brady Bunch” House Is on the Market for $5.5 Million

Discover a remarkable piece of television history nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. The iconic Brady Bunch House is now available for sale. Listed for $5.5 million, this meticulously preserved architectural gem invites retro enthusiasts and design aficionados to embark on a nostalgic journey. Stepping through the front door,…

By John A. Paradiso
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2024 Aston Martin DB12

Following up the excellent DB11 is no easy feat, but the new DB12 looks like it's more than up to the task. The styling is also more dramatic than its predecessor with a bigger grille, new swept back headlights, and even more body creases. It's also got wider tracks for…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
The Best Portable Fire Pits For Home and Camping

Most of the best summer memories I have from growing up in rural Pennslyvania happened around a fire pit. Whether it was roasting marshmallows, trying my first sip of beer, or sneaking away with my boyfriend when the embers were dying down, there’s something about a crackling fire on a…

By Brett Braley
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