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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 Japanese Whiskies to Try This Year

Japanese whisky isn’t hard to find, but you may not know where to get started if you’re not familiar with the brands. Here are some great choices for first-timers and old hands.

By Christopher Osburn
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Drinks
The Best-Looking Coffee Gear to Display on Your Counter

Make a tasty cup of coffee, and look great doing it too.

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
10 Movie Adaptations That Are Better Than the Book

The book isn't always better than the movie, and these 10 adaptations are proof.

By Alex Borkowski
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Drinks
Add to Bar Cart: Cazcanes Tequila Makes Tradition-rooted Spirits Every Agave Lover Will Appreciate

An organic, additive-free tequila that tastes just as good neat as it does in cocktails.

By Nickolaus Hines
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Drinks
Add to Bar Cart: Baby Jane Bourbon by Widow Jane Using an Heirloom Corn You’ve Never Tasted Before

Distinctive bourbons made with heirloom corn are delicious, but can be cost prohibitive. Widow Jane's Baby Jane Bourbon provides the flavor without the high cost.

By Nickolaus Hines
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