BaremetalHW performs some of the best restorations out there — on classic Hot Wheels cars. While they may not be multi-million dollar Ferraris, the time and care put into each one are astounding. In this episode, BaremetalHW restores a 1971 Hot Wheels Bye-Focal from badly repainted junk to a fresh-from-the-package shine with new plastics and decals.
Forget CIA analysts and Islamic terrorists. The rivalry between Jim Halpert and Dwight Schrute is one that will go down in television history. To prove so, Funny or Die mashed together clips from John Krasinski's latest gig on Amazon's Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan with clips from The Office to create the ultimate game of cat and mouse.
Pro wrestling is fake. But the characters and stories are larger than life — literally and figuratively. From Gorgeous George in the 1950s to faces like Hulk Hogan and heels like the Undertaker, wrestling has a cast that rivals anything in film or television. Vox looks at the history of wrestling and the true art behind it — the art of storytelling.
Nike's Pegasus is an incredibly popular running shoe for everyone from serious athletes to weekend warriors. The Pegasus Premium takes its winning formula and gives it an upgrade. It has a circular knit upper that's incredibly lightweight and breathable and sits atop a triple stack of running tech. That includes full-length ZoomX foam, the first-ever sculpted Air Zoom unit, and a ReactX foam midsole, which combine for exceptionable responsiveness and energy return. At the base, a zonally-designed waffle outsole provides traction and durability.
Plenty of credit cards offer reward programs, but navigating their myriad rules can be more trouble than it's worth. The Robinhood Gold Card offers 3% cash back across the board, with 5% cash back when you book travel through the Robinhood Travel portal, providing simple-to-understand rewards on your spending. Exclusively for Robinhood Gold members, it also offers a host of added benefits, like trip protection, travel and emergency assistance, and a VISA Signature concierge. In addition, it's easy to create virtual cards for more secure online spending and add members of any age to help build credit, with built-in tools for tracking family spending, setting spending limits, and locking lost cards. To ensure it looks as good as it works, the card itself is hefty stainless steel with a fitting golden finish.
Yorgos Lanthimos returns with another unique offering. This time, The Lobster director is going back to the 18th-century while England is at war with the French. But rather than focusing on the front lines, this story takes a look behind the scenes following Queen Anne, her friendship with Sarah Churchill, and the intense rivalry that sparks from the arrival of the new servant and Sarah's cousin Abigail Masham. Starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone, the film is set for release November 23, 2018.
Deus Ex Machina celebrates the need for speed in the California desert. Captured by filmmaker Jeff Zwart, the custom motorcycle shop puts stuntman Riley Harper behind the wheel of a 1949 belly tank Lakester and lets him loose at Soggy Dry Lake.
The holidays aren't the only time to find great deals. With Jos. A. Bank's Winter Sale, you can stock up your wardrobe for a successful year ahead. From now through February 2nd, they're offering up to 70% off clearance items, with specials running each week on specific categories. From casual shirts and pants to soft pima cotton sweaters, dress clothes, and accessories, there's something for everyone, all at prices that won't put a dent in your 2025 plans.
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Nike is celebrating with a special version of the iconic Air Force 1. The cream-colored leather upper has a coiled snake pattern at the rear, a motif continued on the lace charms, and in the stitching at the rear of the green Swooshes. Underneath the facade lies Nike Air cushioning and a rubber sole with a classic traction pattern. They're finished with matching red tongue tags and a removable red lace bow.
Muse warps to the Dark Side in their latest music video. Off the upcoming album Simulation Theory, the retro visuals for the lead single give off major 80s vibes with its Tron-like neons and period correct Lamborghini. The styling mimics the album's cover art, designed by Stranger Things visual artist Kyle Lambert.
Bend, Oregon is home to the last Blockbuster store in the United States. At one time, Blockbuster was a household name and over 8,000 stores across the globe — but the rise of streaming TV and movies conspired to kill the chain. The Verge went to Oregon to check the last Blockbuster and find out what it offers that online competitors don't.