Strange Powers of the Placebo Effect
A quick look at the placebo effect and how our minds create the medicine, better explaining how Charlie Sheen really did cure himself with his mind.
A quick look at the placebo effect and how our minds create the medicine, better explaining how Charlie Sheen really did cure himself with his mind.
Part one of a two part series highlighting the interesting process of how film was made as part of Kodak's 1958 documentary.
Using a mere 120,000 numbers, Swedish professor Hans Rosling tells the story of the world in 200 countries, over 200 years, in just four minutes.
Bakscape revolutionizes men's grooming with a time-saving, omni-directional shaver designed for effortless self-care. Its six precision titanium-coated foils deliver an ultra-close, irritation-free shave — whether wet or dry — while the friction-fit extendable handle ensures independent back, head, chest, and full-body grooming. Unlike bulky competitors prone to razor burn, Bakscape's sleek, efficient design offers complete coverage in just minutes, providing the ultimate grooming. Plus, enjoy 10% off your first subscription order with code BAKLBY10.
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Born on the gridiron, reborn for the streets — the Nike Field General returns, reshaped for a new era. Once worn by quarterbacks calling shots under Friday night lights, this latest drop revives that same fearless spirit in a silhouette built for city grit. Cloaked entirely in supple leather, the cacao-toned upper delivers a refined take on vintage toughness, while the Waffle sole keeps its '80s roots alive with every step. A padded collar, full cupsole stitch, and foam midsole lock in comfort and durability, making this a sneaker that doesn't just honor history—it commands it.
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Shying away from the first rule of the original Fight Club, the techies of Silicon Valley have a created a remedy for the cubicle existence, and that my friend is Gentleman's Fight Club.
The skin gun is a huge advancement in the treatment of burn victims. Although it's still in the experimental stage, it has the ability to simply spay skin cells onto a victim to re-grow skin and heals in little more than an hour.
The Toscano Linen & Cotton Shorts are the Riviera summer distilled: a breathable blend of linen and cotton that feels as effortless as a coastal breeze and tailored with Italian finesse. Featuring a modern fit and soft texture, these shorts carry you seamlessly from sun-soaked beachside escapes in Portofino to twilight strolls through Saint-Tropez. Featuring a drawstring waistband and functional pockets, they're built for warm-weather days where comfort meets understated elegance—your essential companion for every moment under the Mediterranean sun.
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Crack open summer with a twist of the tropics — Vita Coco isn't just coconut water, it's peak hydration. Whether you're reaching for the Original, spiking your senses with Pineapple, or riding the duo wave of Peach & Mango, each sip hits like a hammock in motion. Packed with electrolytes, nutrients, and just enough island attitude to revive you from boardroom burnout or beach-day bliss, Vita Coco is the closest thing to a vacation in a carton. No passport needed — just thirst.
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NPR's Robert Krulwich reveals one of life's great unsolved mysteries — why you're doomed to always walk in circles.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, JESS3 pays homage to the history and inner-workings of everyone's go-to source for information, Wikipedia.