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Good men drink good whiskey. Whether it be scotch, bourbon, or Irish history has shown us time and time again that men worthy of our admiration are fans of the good brown elixir. Some used it to inspire art, others used it to treat their colds, and still others use it…
We love a good collaboration, and film and fashion go together like peas and carrots. Or peas and corn. Or corn and mashed potatoes. Or if you want some not-food examples, Giorgio Armani in American Gigolo, Jean-Paul Gaultier in The Fifth Element, Ray-Ban in Top Gun. That’s all classic cinema…
Every month, the Netflix catalogue gets a few tweaks. Whether it’s a movie we haven’t seen or something we could watch until the sun engulfs the Earth, it’s the new releases that we’re looking for. Besides, chances are, we already watched everything that’s leaving. Here are our recommendations for the…
Eventually, No Shave November will come to an end. That’s kind of the point of having months (but before it does, may we suggest a donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation?). From there, you have two choices. You can keep the man-face you’ve been cultivating, or you can shave. If…
Brandy is a fascinating genre of booze because it acts as an umbrella for so many different things. You hear about it all the time, but you’re not really sure if it’s something that can be enjoyed outside of your friend’s Greek wedding or your grandmother’s after-dinner turndown. In reality,…
Your desk is basically the centerpiece of the office, so having something that fits both your personality and need is a great way to make your office a place you actually want to work. It’ll make you more comfortable, inspire creativity, and keep you motivated better than if you just…
There’s something about a solid deck of classic playing cards that gets us stoked. The sound of cards being packed against the table, the feeling of a freshly shuffled round, the anticipation of the flop—it’s all so goddamn invigorating. Even the best board games can't hold a candle to the…
Here’s a pro-tip about trying to buy a fast car: If you’re on a budget and want to get the biggest bang for your buck, look for old police fleet cars. Cops always get the fastest stuff because they need to keep up with all those bank robbers and speeding…
We absolutely love the smell out of the great outdoors. Every time we go outside, we’re reminded exactly why we’re so lucky in the fall. The smell of raw pine and dirt, of charred wood, cedar, and dying leaves—it’s great. But sometimes it doesn’t smell like that inside, and for…
An easy comparison between television in the U.S. and the U.K. is what we saw in The Office. Similar cast and plot lines, but distinct brands of humor and writing. While the U.S. has some tremendously good programming, it’s never too early (or late) to give the Brits a chance…
One of the strongest selling points of the new iPhone 7 is its new and improved camera. We’ve heard a lot about it—the dual 12-megapixel rear lenses, the ability to shoot RAW images, the new 6-element f/1.8 glass, optical image stabilization, optical zoom. From the way Tim Cook and the…
Every person had a favorite toy when they were young. Some of us cherished our bicycles and skateboards. Some of us got down with basketball, football, or soccer. Others were video games nerds. But here at Cool Material, we’re in unanimous agreement—our favorite childhood toys of all time were our…
We aren’t the kind of people to say that being an adult is a bummer. If you’re doing it right, growing up actually kind of kicks ass. You get to eat whatever you want, have guests over late, travel, watch all the Netflix you can handle… Ninety-nine percent of the…
When people purchase apps for their phones, they’re usually hard-pressed to find one that’s more than five or ten bucks. And if we’re spending more money than that on our phones, then you bet your ass we expect something incredible. It better prepare our taxes, cook for us, and walk…
The origins of the Whiskey Sour are heavily contested, but what we know is that the classic whiskey cocktail was invented sometime in the 1870’s, and has since become a barroom staple, enjoyed by people with good taste all over the world. A traditional Whiskey Sour comprises a careful mix…
