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The 10 Best-Ever Tom Hardy Accents
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The 10 Best-Ever Tom Hardy Accents
By Alex Borkowski
The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
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The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece

Understanding watch-related terms is crucial for anyone who wants to fully appreciate and maximize the potential of their timepiece, be it a high-end brand like Rolex or a more budget-friendy option. A comprehensive grasp of these terms provides insight into the intricate world of horology, allowing enthusiasts to discern the…

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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: July 2024
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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: July 2024

With at least a few more warmer months ahead of us in the Northern Hemisphere, now is the time to stock up on the gear that helps you make the most of longer days before the cold arrives.

By Nickolaus Hines
Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: June 2024
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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: June 2024

Embrace all that summer has to offer with some of our favorite products this month, from outdoor entertainment systems to clothing and luggage.

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How to Use a Blowtorch to Transform Your Cooking

Tune into any Netflix cooking show and you're bound to see blowtorches used in the kitchen. Sure, blowtorches look cool on camera, but their use by culinary professionals isn’t just for show. They can truly revolutionize your culinary skills by allowing for easy caramelizing, searing, and finishing of dishes just…

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The Best Watch Boxes To Keep Your Timepieces Organized

The finer things in life look as good when in rest mode as they do in action: a good motorcycle, a fine whiskey, and, of course, an exquisitely crafted wristwatch. A good watch box is essential for any collector, as it not only helps in keeping your timepieces safe but…

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The Most Functional Mechanical Pencils That Don’t Skimp On Style

Digital technology has helped the world in countless ways, but it also makes certain things quite inconvenient. Case in point: It’s pretty hard to find a pencil sharpener nowadays. Even libraries--the longstanding beacon of the written word--seem to have taken them down. It's time to upgrade to a mechanical pencil…

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Why Americans are Such Bad Drivers Compared to Europeans

Americans are a very specific breed of driver, and it's not all good. We like to hog the passing lane when we're not passing. We love gigantic, high-riding pickup trucks and SUVs, we can't parallel park, and the hell with roping our own gears with a manual transmission. Tack on…

By Amos Kwon
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Created By Bartenders, Dos Gabachos Mezcal Is Perfect For Both Cocktails and Sipping Neat

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Mezcal has become the liquor of the moment over the past couple of years. Such was not the case in 2013, however, when Downtown Los Angeles JW Marriott bartenders…

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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