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Talking Turkey The new Peninsula Istanbul hotel is among the most exciting openings in Europe this year—but not because of the guest rooms
La Vie Aquatique
French Dip In France, a dated but widely enforced law is enough to leave some swimmers feeling more than a little exposed
T.G.I.S.
The Attention-Whore Index Lock up your grandmothers! Rupert Murdoch’s on the prowl for a wife … again! But can he beat indictment magnets Donald T. and Rudy G. for your attention? Vote now for your champion!
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The Kratom Kick It’s an upper. It’s a downer. It’s legal in most of the U.S. And everyone’s taking it
Up in the Hair
The Brotherhood of the Bloody Heads A growing number of men are taking solo trips to Turkey—and returning with a lot more hair
Towering Talent
Sight Majeure On the centenary of his death, the French engineer behind the Eiffel Tower is finally receiving an honor befitting his accomplishments
Inside Story
Along Came Marilyn A newly discovered letter by Arthur Miller about his young bride, Marilyn Monroe, reveals the playwright’s rookie mistake: marrying a bombshell blonde he barely knew
Inside Story
The High and Low By day, Miriam Leslie was a titan of publishing and the perfect model of the Victorian lady. By night, she was the seductress behind a memorable ménage à trois
