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The Rise of Prediction Culture

From sports to pop culture, Polymarket is changing how we engage with what happens next.

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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5)
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The Italian Art of Dressing Well in the Heat
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Your New Summer Wardrobe, On Us

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now
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Your New Summer Wardrobe, On Us

Enter to win 8 pieces from Iron & Resin. Founded by industry veteran Thom Hill, their mission is to create durable, high-quality apparel and lifestyle goods that are backed by a lifetime guarantee.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in May 2026.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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Paul Newman’s 1979 Datsun 280ZX Is For Sale

Some our favorite actors have also dabbled in auto racing. James Dean, Steve McQueen, and Gene Hackman have all hopped behind the wheel of a four-wheeled rocket. But of all the actors with a need for speed, Paul Newman is our favorite and probably the most strongly tied to the…

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Decoded: Levi’s Two Horse Patch

Have you ever looked at the back of your Levi’s? Outside of checking the size when you were purchasing them, you probably haven’t studied the backside of your jeans. The iconic denim company has a fairly famous patch on there that shares a few clues about the company’s history. Here’s…

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Marshall Is Upgrading Its Entire Line of Bluetooth Speakers

When it comes to sound and amplification devices, Marshall is a brand that needs no introduction. The label has produced high-quality audio devices since the early '60s, and its modern lifestyle speakers and headphones have more than lived up to the brand's reputation. Now, Marshall is upgrading its entire line…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ark Shelters are Eco-Friendly Off-The-Grid Homes

Belgium-based Ark Shelter "wants to go back to the basics by providing a living place within nature." That's why the outfit makes modern, minimal and mobile homes that sit on floating foundations. Each of the stylish shelters can be placed anywhere from your backyard to next to a lake if…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Portal From Facebook Is a Video Calling Unit With Alexa

If the cold, impersonal interactions through Facebook aren't fulfilling your need for human connection, there's hope... from Facebook. Portal from Facebook is a video calling unit that boasts Amazon's Alexa and a bevy of features. The device follows the action, so you can call and talk to friends and family…

By Mike Newman
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