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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
Why Sweet and Spicy Cocktails Are Trending and How to Make Them
By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen

A new indie horror standout (and a not-so-great studio effort) sent us down the rabbit hole of Frankenstein films that get truly, gloriously strange.

By Andy Crump
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Lifestyle
What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska

Experiencing Alaska by dog was truly magical.

By Brandon Withrow
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Lifestyle
Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
Features
The Best Tom Collins Cocktail Recipes

While whiskey has been the steadfast darling of most cocktail enthusiasts, many spirits have had seen varying degrees of popularity. We're in a golden age of Italian bitter spirits and amari with the prevelance of the negroni, Americano, and more. Additionally, mezcal has seen a huge surge in popularity with…

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: Whiskey Sour

Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. With February coming to a close, spring is just around the corner. And I'm eager for some warmer weather and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
A Comprehensive History of the Rise and Fall of Playboy Magazine

A lot of the judgments you’ll hear about the cultural value and effects of Playboy will come from modern commentators espousing modern views for a modern audience. In that context, Playboy is easily and frequently dismissed as a rag that panders to the male gaze and contributes to the objectification…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Entertainment
Spotify’s Car Thing Makes It Easier Than Ever to Stream While You’re Driving

There's no better way to enjoy your time in the car than with your favorite music, news, entertainment, or good conversation. On those rare occasions when you don't have another person to occupy you, you probably turn to your phone and the podcast/music/news app of choice synced up via Bluetooth.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Health
Need Some Assistance In The Bedroom? Hims Is The Affordable And Effective Solution You Need

Looking to get your confidence back in the bedroom? Tap Hims for an effective and affordable erectile dysfunction treatment, delivered right to your front door with the utmost discretion. Available for as little as $4 per dose, Hims’ treatment uses the same active ingredient that Viagra®️, and is prescribed via…

By Pat McLaughlin
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