For 400 years, a town in China's Guizhou Province has been the only place in the world to produce moutai, a strong clear liquor. The "drink of diplomacy", moutai has been served at important functions throughout the history of China. Great Big Story looks at the history of moutai, what it takes to produce, and why it holds such a culturally significant place in Chinese society.
It turns out, virtual reality isn't as new as we thought. The earliest example of the technology dates back to 1480 with Michelangelo's painting of the Sistine Chapel. Although it's not exactly the headsets and alternate worlds we know today, the viewers get immersed in the painting and transported into a virtual reality. From there, VR can be found throughout history in theater, simulators, and, of course, headsets.
It's not the first time, and it won't be the last. When the sun rose on New Year's Day, the iconic Hollywood sign had had its spelling slightly changed. The first time it happened was in 1976, in a celebration of California relaxing its laws on marijuana. VICE caught up with the merry prankster responsible for the latest incident, Zach Fernandez, aka Jesus Hands, to see what the motivation was for defacement.
NERRĀ has transformed the mundane daily routine into a soul-nourishing ritual. Embracing ancient bathing practices, their products turn everyday self-care into a moment of connection, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It's not just about cleansing; it's about creating a sanctuary at home where each action is an act of self-love and mindfulness. Their four-step process soaks, exfoliates, purifies, and nourishes the skin, providing a spa-like experience at home. Upgrade your body care routine and experience the difference with the Ritual collection.
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Running 26.2 miles is a lot different than tackling your local charity 5K. To accommodate the needs of marathon runners, Nike created the Alphafly line, now in its third generation. It employs two types of Zoom cushioning — a high-stack ZoomX foam midsole that encourages a smooth transition and Air Zoom units in the forefoot for an energy return boost. A wide, full-length carbon fiber Flyplate improves forward propulsion, and the breathable Atomknit 3.0 upper is paired with a lacing system designed with racer input to enhance comfort.
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During a crime wave, a near-miss with a gang of criminals leaves a young man with shards of his smartphone lodged in his brain. Coming out of his coma, he realizes the accident has given him the power to see and hear electronic communications — a sort of living NSA dragnet. Maisie Williams and Bill Milner star in iBoy, coming to Netflix January 27, 2017.
Shigeru Miyamoto has created some of the most popular videos games in history. Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda helped to redefine what video games were and what they could be. Miyamoto's combination of movement, control, and storytelling paved the way for today's epic games, with budgets the size of blockbusters and storylines that could fill a novel — and sometimes do. Miyamoto sat down with Vox to talk about his philosophy about designing games, and the next frontier for Nintendo: mobile gaming.
As we reach the mid-way mark of Dry January, many are seeking an alcohol alternative to get you through the rest of the month. Medterra's Delight Social Tonic allows you to relax and unwind without the consequences of traditional booze. Each can is filled with seltzer infused with the ideal balance of CBD and THC, delivering a plant-powered buzz. To complete the guilt-free experience, it's naturally flavored, low in sugar, and just 40 calories.
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WELOV by AiDot takes advantage of the Version 1.2 upgrade to deliver the first Matter-certified air purifier. This means the P200 Pro Air Purifier can connect to any major ecosystem, including Alexa, Google Home, and Homekit, allowing users to control the device via the Matter app or hands-free with voice commands. The app will offer real-time air insights ranging from indoor pollutants to external factors like wildfires. At night, the P200 Pro syncs with Apple Health to adjust fan levels and ambient lighting based on your sleep patterns.
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Billy Barr has spent the last 40 years living in a small cabin in the deserted ghost town of Gothic, Colorado — alone. With so much time to fill, Billy began recording the snowpack around his home to simply pass the time. When climate researchers at the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab discovered Billy's detailed records spanning decades, they had an invaluable resource for tracking how climate change is effecting our planet.
Rather than the tricks and big air associated with snowboarding here in the States, the Japanese have a different ideal: Smooth, artful curves cut down the mountainside. Snowboarders Forrest Shearer, Karl Martin, Griffin Siebert, Alex Yoder, and Nick Russell travel to Hokkaido to take on Japan's best powder, culture, and cuisine while learning a different philosophy on snowboarding.
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