The Physics of Flip Tricks
Imagine a world without physics and you'd have a world without skating. Physics is much more than just your least favorite course, and deserves more respect than it gets for making the thrash possible.
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How Historically Accurate Is Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan opens up with soldiers storming the beach of Normandy during WWII. Director Stephen Spielberg has long been praised for his authentic depiction of the horrors of war. But when it comes to historical accuracy, how well did the film portray the D-Day events? History Buffs breaks down the film's scenes to separate the facts from the fiction.
A Day with Hafthor
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has been the most feared man on Game of Thrones, won Europe's Strongest Man, and broke a 1000-year-old record. They key to his success is working out, eating, eating, and more eating, and drinking his new Icelandic Mountain Vodka. You better drink it too or he'll crush your skill with his bare hands.
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Canadian Down & Feather Company
Canadian Down & Feather Company takes comfort seriously. The self-proclaimed sleep enthusiasts are masters in anything down and feather, including duvets, pillows, mattress toppers, and cushions. All of their products are ethically sourced and crafted to the highest standards. They have a wide variety of options to suit all sleep styles and feature an expert, personalized service to help navigate the options. On top of that, the company is dedicated to environmentally-conscious production with Carbonzero Certified operations that offset the carbon emissions generated by their facility. So prepare for hibernation season and turn your sleep space into a cozy sanctuary with one, or all, of their products. Enjoy up to 30% during their holiday sale.
Presented by Canadian Down & Feather Company.
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Tinto Amorio Natural Wine Gift Set
Dedicated to creating sustainably produced natural wines using certified organic grapes from California, Tinto Amorio's wines are among the most sought-after in the category. This sampler includes three bottles of three different varieties — Jajaja Glou Glou Red Wine, Bheeyo Skin-Contact Orange Wine, and the best-selling Monje Orange Wine. Fermented wild with native yeasts and made in limited quantities, they're perfect for elevated holiday gatherings.
Presented by Tinto Amorio.
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Rodney Mullen in 360°
You thought he was gone — but he never left. If you've seen a skateboard trick in the last 30-odd years, there's a good chance you can credit its invention to the legend Rodney Mullen. In his first video in 12 years, Rodney joins with fashion photographer Steven Sebring's 360° studio, taking thrash from sport to fine art.
Your Favorite Wes Anderson Movie
What are the criteria for picking one's favorite Wes Anderson movie? Story, script, cast, framing — pure emotional impact? The Nerdwriter makes his case for The Darjeeling Limited being his favorite for a variety of very personal reasons.
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Moral Code
Designed in-house and crafted in their family-owned and -operated leather tannery and factories, Moral Code's selection of handcrafted footwear, bags, and accessories is built to last. They're also built ethically as certified by Social Accountability International (SAI) for production and employment practices. During their Cyber Monday, select timeless styles are up to 50% off, making them easy on your conscious and your wallet.
Presented by Moral Code.
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Rorra Countertop System
Tap water contamination is one of the biggest issues facing Americans today due to deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate regulation. Over 95% of tap water tested in the US was contaminated with carcinogens and is getting worse, enter Rorra. Their new 2.5 Gallon Countertop System is built using medical-grade stainless steel and features a proprietary Enfinity™ Filter (Electrokinetic Nanofiber Filtration) to target and reduce a wide spectrum of harmful contaminants such as PFAS, Lead, Microplastics and many others. Their filters are engineered and made in the USA and last for 200 gallons per filter (or 90 days of normal use). The system features a convenient indicator system to let you know when the filter needs to be changed or when you need to add more water. Designed to last for decades and is ready to use out of the box — no installation, electricity, plumbing, or handyman needed. Tap into clean water with Rorra today.
Presented by Rorra.
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No-Look Catch
We've seen no-look passes but never a no-look catch. During a game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Ryan Smith scored a touchdown after pulling off an insane catch without ever looking at the ball. Although the catch is pretty incredible, the quarterback's Jedi passing skills that put the ball right in Smith's arms are the real highlight.
Glass Skateboard
The guys at Braille Skateboarding will skate anything anyone builds. Avenue Trucks took the challenge to the next level when they sent a skateboard deck made out of solid glass.
