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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…

By Cool Material
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.

By Cool Material
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The Essential Gear You Need To Ride Your Motorcycle in the Rain

Some of the best times I’ve ever had on a motorcycle were spent riding in the rain. That probably sounds crazy, but it’s true. There’s something about the peppering of cool drops of water on sunburnt skin that feels like heaven--as does the relief of finding a gas station canopy…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Bartenders Explain How To Perfectly Customize Your Next Margarita

There are few drinks as beloved as the Margarita. It comes in all shapes and sizes, from petite cocktails from a fancy bar to giant goblet-sized ones at (often tacky) restaurants. But it's also an easy cocktail to make your own at home. All you need is to take the…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The Best Indie Glasses Companies For Truly Unique Frames

I got my first pair of glasses when I was four-years-old and I remember it like it was yesterday. They were a large pair, aviator-style, and from the in-house boutique at Wal-Mart. They covered half my face and my bowl-cut covered the rest. Most of my grade school photos still…

By Brett Braley
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This One Type of Coat Effortlessly Improves Your Cold Weather Style

After a while, it's easy for one's closet to start to look a little, well, uninspired. No matter what you do, it’s hard to get excited to put together an outfit when everything feels a little blah. It happens to the best of us – and for me, more than…

By Brett Braley
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The 10 Best Cognacs Under $100

Just like Scotch can only be made in Scotland, tequila can only be produced in a certain section of Mexico, and bourbon can only be made in the United States (including outside of Kentucky), Cognac can only be made in the region of the same name in France. As a…

By Christopher Osburn
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