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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

World-class spirits, classic cocktails, and no time spent shaking and stirring.

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

More than a dozen championship courses, legendary designers, great resorts, and plenty to do after 18 holes make a compelling case.

By Cool Material
Entertainment
10 Movies That Made Us Cry

It's time to leave the macho persona at the door. We'll admit it, some movies just get us right in the feels. And, unless your heart is made of stone, we're guessing you're the same way. We asked around the office and found 10 films that have made the guys at Cool…

By Mike Newman
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Features
Beer Cans Too Good Looking to Throw Out

There is a fact flying around the internet at the moment which states that craft beer makes up 4% of the current US beer market. Now that sounds pretty low to us, but if we were sitting at, say for instance, around 0.5% sales a couple of years ago then…

By Matthew Pike
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Budnitz Model E Is the World’s Lightest Electric Bike

Since it's built with a 3AL 2.5V titanium alloy, twin-tube cantilever frame that weighs under 4lbs, it should come as no surprise that the Budnitz Model E is the world's lightest electric bike. And while the belt drive, ZeHus Bike+ all-in-one single speed rear hub (capable of electric assist up…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Cool Material Bike Build: The Bike

Last week, we introduced you to our partnership with Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and our plan to buy an old motorcycle, freshen it up and get it running, and turn it into our office bike. Well, we did our research. We read a lot (A LOT) of forums regarding bikes that…

By Matt Faisetty
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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Batpod Is up for Auction

Prop Store is hosting one of Europe's largest entertainment memorabilia auctions later this month, which gives you the ability to own one of 6 Batpods from The Dark Knight Rises. For at least $80k, you can own one of the iconic motorcycles that popped out of the even-more-iconic Tumbler when…

By Cooper Fleishman
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