BALLER | 01.28.25

How to Buy Lingerie (She’ll Actually Wear)

Take It From a Woman: How to Buy Lingerie She’ll Actually Wear

Buying lingerie is easy. Buying lingerie the woman in your life will actually wear and enjoy wearing is trickier. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news here, but you can’t just buy the first strappy, sheer thing that makes you horny. Because, while yes, we know delighting in lingerie is a two-way street here, first and foremost, it’s a way for a woman to feel good about herself. Take it from a woman on how to buy lingerie.

Get a Clear Picture of Your Financial Health

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10 Overlooked Modern Movies Destined to be Hailed as Masterpieces

Masterpieces hiding in plain sight? It happens more than you'd think. Sometimes we just don’t “get it” until years later—Blade Runner, anyone? This list reminds us that some of today’s overlooked gems might be tomorrow’s cinema legends. Which ones have you already missed?

The Friendship Between Ketchup and Fries Goes Way Back

That’s actually why they’re called French Fries. They got caught under the bleachers tongue-ing tomatoes. Sorry to put that image in your head. Truth is, Fries have different best friends depending on what country they’re in. Mayo or Ketchup?

Rick Steves Suggests Doing This Before Every Trip To Get The Most Out Of Local Culture

Rick Steves just dropped the ultimate travel hack: prep your brain before packing your bags. According to the man who’s been everywhere, understanding a place makes it way more enjoyable. A little homework before you go, to help you immerse in local culture instead of just Instagramming it. So, how much context do you pack before a trip, or are you winging it like a lost tourist?

The Roundup

The only countries without an airport. 6 basic kitchen knife techniques everyone should know. How do we ‘hear’ in a dream? 20 baby names at risk of going extinct. The best art hotels in the world. Switzerland's cheese train. How to complain about the cold like a boss.

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