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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
Lifestyle
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
Drinks
The 4 Gin Cocktails Everyone Should Know How to Make

Gin is the base for some of the most popular classic cocktails in history--and also some of the most refreshing drinks on a hot day.

By Christopher Osburn
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Gear
Must-Haves to Dominate Your Golf Game This Summer

Improving your golf game takes practice, but it also takes the right gear and training tools.

By Michael LoRé
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Transportation
The Very First Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Is Heading to Auction

And it can be yours for $20 million.

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
The 10 Best Sports Movies From This Century

From Moneyball to Shaolin Soccer, how many of these classic sports movies have you seen?

By Alex Borkowski
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Drinks
Want to Know More About Bourbon? Start With These 11 Key Terms

How well do you know America's spirit?

By Christopher Osburn
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