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2 Chainz Checks Out The Bloom Farms x Uncrate Highlighter
For the latest "Most Expensivest" segment, 2 Chainz ventured into the world of vape pens. The rapper sat down with Bloom Farms CEO Mike Ray to check out the brand's line of sleek, upscale highlighters, including our collaboration the Bloom Farms x Uncrate Highlighter Plus.
Roger Federer's Tour of the All England Club
Roger Federer's home is Centre Court at the All England Club so for his 73 questions with Vogue, it's only fitting that the tennis pro gave them a tour of the Wimbledon venue. During the interview, Federer shared some secrets to the game, including what makes the perfect serve, along with his love of chocolate and his got-to fashion advice.
Spider-Man Comic Book
J.J. Abrams has joined the Marvel Universe. The director and his son Henry have written their own Spider-Man comic book. Illustrated by Sara Pichelli, the five-part mini-series will introduce an original villain named Cadaverous and promises a story that shows "Peter Parker in a way you haven't seen him before." The first issue will be released in September.
D-Day Veteran Parachutes Into Normandy
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, 97-year-old veteran Tom Rice parachutes into Normandy to recreate his original landing. Rice served in the Army's 101st Airborne Division and jumped out of a C-47 Douglas during the World War II invasion. His return to France was much different this time, with the vet describing his recent jump as "perfect."
Alien: The Play
In March, a New Jersey high school caught the internet's attention when they performed a live, stage version of the 1979 sci-fi classic Alien — even receiving praise from director Ridley Scott and the film's star Sigourney Weaver. Weaver was so impressed she even headed to North Bergen High to catch an encore performance. A recording of that 90-minute show has been released, including the introduction given by the original Ripley.
Off The Grid
Maddie Roark is training for a six-month hike on the Appalachian Trail in the most authentic way possible — by living alone in the forest, getting everything she needs from the land. Beyond the training, Maddie is preparing herself for college and what's to follow by living completely off the grid.
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SimpliSafe Home Security
Protecting your property shouldn't involve drilling holes and running wires. The Simplisafe Home Security System requires none of the above, and is easy to install yourself. It starts with a base station that connects to their service via WiFi with a backup cellular connection for emergencies. You can arm and disarm it from the keypad, with a key fob, or with your phone. Add on as many entry, motion, smoke, glass break, and CO sensors as you need — the system is easily expandable to fit your needs, and comes with the assurance of 24/7 monitoring.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
Ministry of Supply Kinetic Pants
Made from resilient Japanese warp-knit fabric, Kinetic pants combine classic looks with the feel of something you'd wear to a workout. Each pair provides unrivaled mobility and stretch thanks to Primeflex polyester that has the feel and structure of a woven but bends and stretches like a knit. The pants are also water-repellent, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle-free, and are perfect for travel and daily wear, where they respond to your movement and always bounce back.
Presented by Ministry of Supply.
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Inside Kim & Kanye's House
Vogue crashes Kim and Kayne's minimalist monastery for a round of rapid-fire questions. During the interview, the couple shares a rare glimpse into Casa de West.
John Lennon & Yoko Ono's Bed In For Peace
15-year-old photographer Govert De Roos captured one of the most iconic images of the 1960s. Using a fake press pass he'd made himself, De Roos was let in to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's presidential suite at the Hilton Amsterdam, room number 702. Using the announcement of their marriage to gain awareness for world peace during the height of the Vietnam War, the couple's Bed-In For Peace let members of the press into their room for 12 hours a day for one week — and De Roos was there.
Bear Grylls Reviews Survival Movies
Bear Grylls has done everything from sleep inside a camel carcass to drink his own urine. The man knows a thing or two about survival. Putting his knowledge to the test, Bear reviews iconic survival films like The Revenant and Cast Away to score their authenticity while sharing some of his own insane stories.
The Science of Product Naming
Through his company Lexicon Branding, David Placek has named over 4,000 brands including Swiffer, Febreeze, and Dasani. His ability to create successful product names could be considered an art form, but his approach is more scientific. Placek utilizes sound symbolism — a method that tracks feelings evoked from certain letters all across the globe, ensuring your product gives off the right vibes to every customer around the world.
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The Master of Tunnels
El Chapo is one of the world's most notorious drug traffickers. One of the things that made him so successful was his masterful use of tunnels. Not only did he use the sophisticated underground passages as a way to transport drugs across the border, but also to transport himself out of danger and even out of jail.
Stories from the Felt
Steve Albini is a rock legend that has worked with bands like Bush and Nirvana. But this isn't about his musical history. Albini is also now a legend at the table. In this mini-documentary, Stories from the Felt goes into the non-producer's past with poker and how he won his first WSOP Gold Bracelet in 2018.
Jon Snow Knows Nothing About Tea
Although he's lousy at making tea, the King of the North would like you to join him for some. Sign up through Omaze and you and a friend will get the VIP treatment starting with tea at London's exclusive Groucho Club with Jon Snow (luckily he won't be making it) before heading to the Vaudeville Theatre to watch Kit Harington in his play True West. The prize includes airfare and hotel and the donations go to benefit Mencap.
Nick Offerman's United Center Statue
There are few higher honors in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois than having a bronze likeness installed in the United Center. Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippen, Steve Kerr, and other Chicago greats are all there, and now a new figure has taken their place among the greats — Nick Offerman. Only this statue has a twist — its Nick Offerman himself.
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Vafels Plant-Based Waffles
Made in Boulder, Colorado, these plant-based waffles are an energy bar alternative, great for snacking in-between meals, after a workout, mid-trail or mid-ride. The modern take on a centuries-old tradition uses a brioche-based dough that cold-ferments overnight. It's then infused with pearl sugar imported from Belgium and finished in an authentic Liège waffle iron. They're best toasted in a conventional toaster, and you should never microwave them. If you're taking them on the go or you're just short on time, let them thaw for a few hours and enjoy at room temperature. They arrive partially frozen in environmentally friendly, compostable packaging and should be thrown in the freezer immediately. Available in original and gluten-free varieties.
Sold as a pack of 6.
Serving Size 1 Vafel (80g) / 6 Servings per container
Nutrition & Ingredients: 10g Total Fat / 2.3g Saturated Fat / 3.3g Polyunsaturated Fat / 383g Monounsaturated Fat / 310mg Sodium / 50g Total Carbohydrates / 2g Dietary Fiber / 18g Total Sugars / 5g Protein / 20.9mg Calcium / 2.2mg Iron / 89mg Potassium
Finex Limited Edition Gunmetal Cast Iron
Every piece of cast iron cookware that Finex makes it built to last for generations. These limited edition pieces are no different but arrive with a special dark gunmetal finish on the traditional brass and stainless steel ergonomic Speed Cool handle. Gunmetal accents were added to the Grill Pan, as well as both the 10" and 12" Skillet for a modern look that's polished to shine. The look pairs perfectly with the versatile, durable cast iron — which provides superior heat retention and can be used as a nearly indestructible cooking surface whenever and wherever you want to cook.
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Elon Musk Will Most Likely Go To Mars
Due to some recent breakthroughs, Elon Musk has upped the probability that he'll be on a rocket to Mars. The SpaceX CEO told Axios on HBO that there's now a 70% chance he'll reside on the Red Planet one day. He followed it up by shooting down the notion that a move to Mars is just an escape hatch for rich people by revealing the harsh realities that would come with the new zip code.
Remembering Stan Lee
Stanley Martin Lieber helped changed comics from pulpy, kid-focused stories to something approaching high art. Lee's characters might have superpowers, but they were also human — affected by the same worries and frustrations that we all deal with. Lee took Marvel from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation and the biggest franchise in movie history. With his passing, the world has lost another hero.
Every Stan Lee Cameo
On November 12, 2018, real-life superhero Stan Lee fought his final battle. Lee started in comics in 1939 and helped make Marvel the biggest in the business, creating or co-creating some of the most well-known heroes like Spiderman, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Black Panther. Disney brought Marvel to the big screen with the massively successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, but even before the huge Disney-led films, Lee was given several cameos starring his characters. Here is every one of Stan Lee's appearances from 1989 to his last in 2018.
Fred Lyon and San Francisco
Former Life magazine photographer Fred Lyon was born and raised in San Francisco. At 94 years old, he has spent his lifetime capturing his native city throughout the decades. During an interview at The Interval, the photography icon shares his unique form of time traveling through 85 photos in 365 seconds.
Jonah Hill's Mid90s Hip-Hop Knowledge
If you're going to make a film called Mid90s, you better know a thing or two about the era's hip-hop. Director Jonah Hill proves worthy when he takes The Genius Test and passes with flying colors.
Becoming Freddie Mercury
After watching the trailers for the upcoming biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, you see Rami Malek transform into Freddie Mercury. But becoming the Queen frontman is more than just some fancy costumes and wigs. In this featurette, the film's star, director, and members of the cast reveal what all went into turning an actor from California into one of the most electrifying singers to ever take the stage.
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Tommy Wiseau's Joker
Although Joaquin Phoenix has been making headlines while filming Todd Phillip's upcoming Joker film, there's another actor giving the role a go. No, not Jared Leto but Tommy Wiseau. The Room director and star first portrayed the Clown Prince of Gotham back in March with a surprisingly compelling performance. Now he's back at it to recreate another scene from Christoper Nolan's Dark Knight franchise and prove he's the ultimate villain.
Pitching Ideas to Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple, America's first trillion dollar company. To say pitching a new idea to him could be intimidating would be an understatement. Just ask Ken Kocienda. The software engineer and designer worked at Apple for over 15 years and during his time there brought several demos to the CEO, including the autocorrect touchscreen keyboard for the iPhone. In this interview, Kocienda describes exactly what it was like to pitch a prototype to Steve Jobs.
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Eyebrow-Raising Elon Musk Interview
In between building rockets and electric cars, Elon Musk stopped by the Joe Rogan Experience. During the three-hour interview, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO talked flamethrowers and electric planes while smoking a blunt and sipping whiskey. The release of the podcast coincides with the departure of two more Tesla executives and a stock price drop.
Tesla Factory Tour
If you're not a car owner or a VIP, the chances of you getting a tour of Tesla's Fremont factory are slim and even if you do, getting one led by CEO Elon Musk is nearly impossible. Until now. The engineer entrepreneur guides you through his California car manufacturing plant where the Model 3 is produced. During the walkthrough, Musk talks about the importance of robots and humans, production speed, and the brand's most popular colors.
Tinker Hatfield's Creative inspirations
Tinker Hatfield is a legend in the sneaker world. The architect turned Nike shoe designer made a name for himself designing icons like the Air Max 1, Nike MAGs, and his collaborations with Michael Jordan. While at his Portland warehouse, Hatfield reminisces about some of his big career moments as well as the inspirations that fuel his creative process.
The Man Who Owns The Moon
With no known inhabitants and a 238,900-mile journey from our planet, it's hard to believe that anyone owns the Moon. Well, Dennis Hope does. Not only does he claim to own the moon, but he's selling it off piece-by-piece which in his eyes, also makes him the richest man on earth.
The Rogue Tesla Mechanic
Rich is the self-titled Dr. Frankenstein of Teslas. From his home in Massachusetts, the mad mechanic scours the internet for busted and broken-down Teslas so he can independently resurrect the dead electric vehicles. This wouldn't be so interesting if the Elon Musk-run car company discourage owners from doing this very thing. He shares his adventures on his YouTube channel Rick Rebuilds in an attempt to help other people take back the right to rebuild their cars.
What a Conductor Actually Does on Stage
In front of every orchestra, you'll find a conductor passionately waving a wand as the musicians play. They seem to be putting on a performance of their own. Almost as if they're possessed by the music causing them to produce movements that are somewhat like an interpretive dance. But what are they actually doing? Conductor James Gaffigan gives us some insight into their role and how their actions influence a performance.
