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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later
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
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Lifestyle
Why Does Every Skincare Influencer Look Like a Stormtrooper?

A man's guide to red-light therapy masks, the anti-aging gadget taking over the internet.

By Brett Braley
Drinks
The Best New Whiskeys of 2024

Here are the best new whiskeys I savored in 2024, from old-school bourbons accented with Mizunara oak to newcomers from the Wild West.

By Johnny Motley
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Entertainment
10 Best Vampire Movies to Watch This Spooky Season

With Robert Eggers’ remake of ‘Nosferatu’ soon to hit theaters, there’s no better time to sample some of the best vampire movies of all time.

By Alex Borkowski
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Health
The Jive 2 From We-Vibe Is a Discreet, Powerful Vibrator Designed for Couples

We-Vibe's Jive 2 is a game-changer sex toy for couples. This wearable vibrator delivers powerful, discreet vibrations, all controlled via the We-Vibe app—no matter the distance. Spice up your connection anytime, anywhere with the Jive 2.

By Cool Material
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Entertainment
The 5 Best and Wildest Movies at Fantastic Fest 2024

There is no film festival in North America like Fantastic Fest, because no other has the southern-fried chutzpah necessary to let attendees fly their freak flags for all to see. Here are films everyone’s talking about.

By Andy Crump
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Drinks
The Best Scotch Whisky Under $100

There’s a misconception that Scotch whisky (specifically single-malt) isn’t affordable. But there are plenty of well-priced, accessible expressions to add to your collection.

By Christopher Osburn
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