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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
Fashion
The 15 Best Solar Watches That Are As Reliable As They Are Stylish

If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it's likely you haven't taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some of the best solar watches for men don't even look like they could possibly be…

By Amos Kwon
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Add To Bar Cart: This Affordable Bourbon Will Be Your Favorite Everyday Sipper

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There are a lot of rules that govern bourbon. At their core, those rules define the flavors that make the spirit so loved: aging in new charred oak, a…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The Best Old Fashioned Variations You Can Make At Home

I've found that an important life skill is choosing a favorite cocktail. If you're out with friends in a new city, trying out a new bar, or simply need to fall back on an old favorite, it's helpful to have a beloved cocktail in your back pocket. For many people,…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The Best Pilot Watches For Every Budget

Just like the venerable dive watch, the pilot watch has origins of purpose rather than style. And just like diving timepieces, pilot watches have evolved over the decades to become an iconic horological style that has stood the test of time. You don't have to fly an aircraft to wear…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Video Games To Play With a Group

My friends and I are always on the lookout for alternatives to Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, and Mario Kart. We’ve played all three and greatly enjoyed our time with each, by which I mean we’ve all equaled damaged our relationships enough that most of it balances out. But variety…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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