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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in October 2026.

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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

The Black Book

What is a black book? Generally, it's a collection of dirty little secrets - or phone numbers - that are for your eyes only. Unlike James Bond, we do things a little different here at Cool Material. We compiled a list of the greatest web stores on the Internet. The…

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Shot in the Pint Drinking Glass

A shot and a pint is the working man's version of an apple a day - it keeps the doctor away. If you aren't fortunate enough to live in a place where you can get a PBR and a shot of Jameson for $3, you're probably better off getting your…

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The 50 Best Inventions of 2010

2010 might mark the 25th anniversary of the movie trilogy with a lot of killer inventions (hoverboards, time traveling cars, down vests), but there are also a lot of pretty sweet gadgets that got invented this year. Time Magazine's 50 Best Inventions of 2010 starts with everyone's favorite fruit branded…

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Blue Barnhouse Greeting Cards

Most people don’t even read greeting cards.  They scan them like they were trying to get through The Great Gatsby.  Why would you waste five bucks on a card that doesn’t even garner a reaction when you could spend the same amount on one that guarantees it?  Blue Barnhouse creates simple,…

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Major League Baseball Bat Bottle Opener

The song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” features one glaring omission:  There is zero mention of drinking in it.  Maybe it’s the speed of the game or just relaxing in the stands on a summer day, but whatever it is, baseball and beer just go together.  Now, even…

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