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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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100 Essential Movies Every Guy Should See

Cinematic history is littered with gems. In the hands of a brilliant director, a skillful cast, or a visionary writer, a masterpiece can be born. There are so many, in fact, that selecting just 100 as essential viewing was extremely challenging. We debated. We consulted reviews. We rewatched forgotten films.…

By Nickolaus Hines
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I Moved To Ireland For a 3-Month Brewing Internship. Here’s What It Was Like

I spent the last three months of 2022 working at Kinnegar Brewing, an Irish craft brewery in Letterkenny, County Donegal. For homebrewers who want to learn what it’s actually like to work in a brewery, an internship like this provides invaluable lessons—including lessons that can be applied to being a…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Affordable Motorcycles You Can Buy, From $1,800 to $8,900

Whether you're a veteran rider or a beginner motorcyclist, you shouldn't let price tags get in the way of enjoying a great motorcycle ride when the highways, country backroads, and urban streets beckon. Concerns that a good motorcycle is too expensive are gravely misguided. There are a slew of great…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
Rhodes Portland Boots Are the Perfect Everyday Wear, and Currently 25% Off

This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. I have a tendency to quickly wear through footwear. Often it’s because of my extreme aversion to bringing more than one pair of shoes…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Entertainment
9 Worthwhile Films On Netflix Rated 100% Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes and Netflix both reign supreme in their respective territories and since there’s such a natural overlap, it might be worth seeing what the first has to say about the second. As it turns out, there are some obscure but worthwhile movies floating around Netflix that have all scored…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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