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A $55,000 Glenlivet, a $1 million Constitution, and living in a Goldman office: Lifestyle news roundup

By Quartz Intelligence Newsroom
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Priced out? Why not sleep in an old Goldman Sachs office — for $4,000 a month

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic first shuttered offices and emptied the streets of lower Manhattan, the financial district is bustling — but with fewer businesspeople and more families.

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The Glenlivet has a new $55,000 scotch to celebrate its 200th anniversary

The Glenlivet — the oldest legal distillery in the Scottish Highlands — revealed a $55,000 scotch this week to celebrate the brand’s 200th anniversary.

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Bidding starts at $1 million for a rare copy of the Constitution

Two years ago, while rummaging through old filing cabinets at Hayes Farm — a former slave plantation in North Carolina — antiques appraiser Ken Farmer made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.

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Central Park views, a Big Sur getaway, and a timeless Tudor: This week’s most fabulous real estate listings

Each week Quartz highlights the most luxurious real estate listings across the country. These properties feature remarkable views, enviable locations, and lavish amenities —and they’re on the market right now. Check out the best homes on the market with upcoming open houses.

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The Iron Throne, Taylor Swift’s cowgirl boots, and Bruce Lee’s nunchaku: This week’s auction block roundup

Each week Quartz highlights the upcoming and ongoing sales at auction houses across the world. Among the items available are works of art, historical artifacts and pop culture memorabilia that collectors won’t want to miss out on. While some of these objects go for millions, others are simultaneously affordable and unforgettable.

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The 10 American cities where you’re most likely to have a bad hair day

It’s no secret that some places make it far more challenging to maintain a mane than others. A vacation in low humidity Las Vegas can leave your hair feeling dry and staticky, while a trip to high-humidity Houston can turn even the most well-managed locks into a frizzy mess.

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