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Once upon a time, one of the Editors for a popular men's blog decided he wanted to make jewelry for himself. He made a bunch of bracelets using recycled wire, paracord and spent .22lr shells. That popular men's blog is Cool Material and that Editor is me, Ben. I never…

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As a man, you're probably more familiar with bath salts getting people face-rippin' crazy than with them actually being used while taking a bath. If you're a guy who happens to appreciate resting in a pool in your own filth, The Motley and Spare Room have created Gin Tonic Bath…

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