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‘Solo’ Trailer

Just FYI, Cool Material HQ is based right outside Philly, so you'll excuse us for missing a lot of commercials last night courtesy nervous energy and beer-fueled bathroom breaks. Of the commercials we did see, however, only one kept us glued to our seat, the trailer for Solo. In case you…

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DroneGun Tactical Portable Drone Countermeasure

Drones have been around for ages, but now that we live in a world where you can pick up a decent drone for less than a hundred bucks, they’re flying around offices, homes and parks everywhere. If you’re sick of the noise and disruption they cause—or just really concerned with…

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9 Old Sitcoms that Hold Up

We’re so focused on “peak TV” that we’re forgetting some of the best shows have already come out. Even better, they completed their run so long ago, you don’t need a special streaming service to watch them. For a bunch of picks on this list, all you have to do…

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Custom LEGO Kits for Vintage Tech

Chris McVeigh--aka Power Pig Productions--is an author, illustrator, photographer and, to really sell the whole modern Renaissance man thing, an avid LEGO builder. McVeigh doesn't just put the sets together as LEGO intended, he designs, builds and sells his own cool custom LEGO sets that focus on everyday items. We're…

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This Book Charts the Colors of the Natural World

Steel Gray. Arterial Blood Red. Sap Green. These are just a few of the descriptions you'll find in Werner's Nomenclature of Colours, a book first published in 1814 and set to make a stunning return to shelves. The book was originally produced for scientists, naturalists, and anyone undertaking an artistic endeavor…

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