"American Woman", the iconic 60s anti-Vietnam War song, was written in a place that had nothing to do with protest, war, or even America. The Guess Who guitar player Randy Bachman describes the genesis of the hit: a cancelled gig, the sport of curling, and a broken guitar string.
Season six is over and season seven is already delayed. So, what's a Game of Thrones junkie to do? Looks like we're going to have to settle for some fan edits. David Garuchava has steadily been feeding our appetite with his character profiles of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Ned Stark. Now he's back with a tribute to The Kingslayer Jaime Lannister.
This is what we've dreamed of since we were a kids — being able to swing all the way around the bar. Professional backyard engineer Colin Furze has taken that concept to the next level, with a massive, 30-foot tall 360 swing.
Nike takes a page from Colin Chapman's playbook—simplify, then add lightness—with the Vaporfly 4. The marathon-ready racer is newly reengineered with an updated carbon fiber Flyplate and featherweight ZoomX foam, delivering maximum propulsion with every stride. A steeper heel-to-toe drop pushes you forward, while trimmed weight in the midsole, upper, and outsole keeps the shoe fast without compromise. The result: the same cushioned ZoomX responsiveness at a fraction of the weight, built to carry you past the finish line strides ahead of the competition.
Crafted in Treviso, Northern Italy, this luxurious suit embodies Luca Faloni's Italian heritage. Each suit is handmade with the finest materials, ensuring the highest quality. Using pure virgin wool, Luca Faloni draws on a long tradition of expertise to create sustainable fabrics, producing suits that stand the test of time. Available in classic charcoal grey and midnight blue, this suit is ideal for business attire and elegant evening soirées. These Italian designs promise timeless style, securing a permanent place in your wardrobe.
For his Evil Dead follow-up, director Fede Alvarez ups the creep factor several hundred notches. Dubbed the best American horror film in 20 years, three teens scout out a blind man for an easy robbery, but of course they were wrong and he turns out to be the most terrifying man on the planet. As the trailer implies, it's pretty f'd up. Starring Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, and Stephen Lang, the film is set to hit theaters August 26, 2016.
Movies and violence have been intertwined since the beginning. In today's modern world of superhero films and Michael Bay explosions, striking the balance between action that furthers the plot and action simply for the sake of action has skewed mostly in the direction of the latter. This video essay looks at the excellent, awkward action in the work of writer and director Shane Black.
For men navigating the milestones of modern life—building careers, raising families, chasing legacy—confidence matters, and it starts at the root. This Independence Day reclaim control and invest in clinically proven hair growth tech that works as hard as you do. From FDA-cleared laser devices to dermatologist-recommended treatments and supplements, each product is engineered to reverse the signs of thinning hair and restore your edge. Step into the next chapter looking forward, not back.
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Most Olympic sports are rather self-explanatory — cross the finish line first, be the most accurate, do more flips with less mistakes than your opponent. But fencing is a completely different story. The sport happens so fast, and the rules are so arcane, that a layperson has hardly any idea of what is happening or why. Vox gives you a brief primer on fencing, its history, and how the rules work for the three different events.
What do pirates, goats, and narcoleptic monks have in common, you say? Together, these three things are responsible for your soul purpose in life — coffee. In this funky animation, you'll learn the bizarre history behind the discovery of your beloved brew.