Introducing the Bass-jo
Creator of the one-string shovel, Rob Scallion brings two stringed instruments together in one super instrument. Flea is jealous and bluegrass funk is about to take over the airwaves.
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Christoph Waltz Is Busy Busy Busy
Christoph Waltz pushes Samsung's new Galaxy Note7 by poking some fun at over-achieving Americans. In this commercial, the Oscar-winner flexes his acting muscles by portraying a busy mom, a record-breaking Olympian, and even one of our Founding Fathers George Washington. As long as his dishing it out in that smooth Austrian-German accent, we'll gladly take his criticism all day ong.
Photography Lessons From Jimmy Nelson
JImmy Nelson is know for his stunning portraits of tribal and indigenous peoples. During his 31-year career, his work has taken him all across the globe. The photographer is now sharing his three deacades-worth of wisdom with these seven lessons he's learned behind the lens.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
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Nike Air Max Waffle SP
Nike merges two icons into one silhouette with the Air Max Waffle SP, combining the Tuned Air midsole of the Air Max Plus with the lightweight upper and rugged Waffle outsole of the original Waffle Trainer. The result is a modern hybrid built for all-day comfort with a clear line back to Nike's heritage, offering enhanced stability and a more responsive ride. It's a crossover built to handle mixed terrain with a confident stride that easily fits into your daily rotation.
Presented by Nike.
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How Coffee Got Quicker
The name might be Folgers, but the idea wasn't James A. Folger's. Moving to California from New York, William H. Bovee created first mill to provide Californians with pre-roasted and ground coffee. Hired as a carpenter, Folger bought a stake in the mill, eventually buying out his partners and changing the name.
What Makes a Movie Scary?
Hideous monsters, home invasions, supernatural beings — these are the a few of the things that come to mind when asking what makes a movie scary. But to make something truly terrifying, you need a lot more than something ugly with big teeth. Now You See It breaks down a scene from the short film Lights Out with it's box office spawn to get at the throat of terror in film.
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Lip Sync Battle with Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen gives Jimmy one of the biggest beat downs we've ever seen on his show. With a pick in hand, the Sausage Party star didn't hold anything back when he became the first contestant ever to perform live with The Roots. As if that wasn't enough, he pulled out a turtle neck and finished him off with a spot-on performance of Drake's "Hotline Bling."
Working Star Wars Speeder Bike
It may not fly through the forest of Endor, but it will fulfill your dreams of riding a speeder bike. Created by the guys at Vintage Works, this modified motorcycle looks just like the 74-Z Luke and Leia rode around on in Return of the Jedi, complete with moving flaps and authentic sound effects. Get a look at the bike in action during its test drive and use your Jedi mind tricks to get them to put these things on the market.
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MyHeritage DNA Kit
MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
Presented by MyHeritage.
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Nike Zoom Vomero Roam
Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at you.
Presented by Nike.
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Crisis in Six Scenes Trailer
Amidst the upheaval of the 1960s, a middle-class family has a visitor — and brings the social chaos home. Written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Miley Cyrus, the series premieres September 30th 2016 on Amazon.
What I Love About the Olympics
Every four years, the world comes together to compete in the Olympics and remind us that there are sports we didn't realize were sports. Spiritual guru JP weighs in on why he loves to care about sports he doesn't care about three out of every four years.
