2018 Movie Trailer Mashup
The end of 2018 is nearly here. To wrap up the year, editor Sleepy Skunk cut together all of the films released throughout the last 365 days to create the ultimate mega-trailer.
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Wu-Tang Clan Tiny Desk Concert
This Tiny Desk concert is 25 years in the making. To celebrate the anniversary of the release of their album "Enter The Wu-Tang," the original Clan members — with Young Dirty Bastard stepping in for his father — gather in the NPR offices to perform a 20-minute retrospective mashup of their classics.
How Crossword Puzzles Are Made
There are thousands of new crossword puzzles made and completed every day — and they can be really hard. Someone is out there making crosswords and one of the world's great mysteries is how they're created. To find out the method behind the magic, WIRED went straight to the source — the New York Times' resident cruciverbalist David Kwong.
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Awake Ravik S Electric Surfboard
Like a track-only version of a high-end sports car, the Awake Ravik S takes what's great about the original and turns it up a notch. Still powered by the powerful Awake Direct Drive system, its carbon fiber hull has been completely redesigned with agility in mind. That means a 30% lower buoyancy, a narrow tail, and softer edges that are easier to push into the water, but with twin fins for stable straights. As with the Ravik, it offers four power settings to suit your riding style, an exchangeable battery for added ride time, and a wireless, handheld throttle control.
Top Speed: 35 mph / 30 Knots
Acceleration: 0 - 30 mph in 4 seconds
Battery Life: 40 minutes on an 80-minute full charge
Weight w/ Battery: 77 lbs
Included: Ravik Surfboard / One Battery / Power Key / Handheld Throttle / Handle Strap / Battery Charger
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Firebiner
All carabiners are not created equal. This versatile example proves that, created with survival in mind. A small wheel provides a reliable spark whenever you need it, helping to start a fire easily — giving you a leg up around the campfire, and a potentially life-saving option during an emergency. The lightweight accessory is made from strong stainless steel with a durable titanium coating and can handle up to 100 pounds of weight. The Firebiner also has a stainless steel safety blade to cut fishing line, paracord and more, along with a screwdriver tip, hang slots to connect keys, and a bottle opener.
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True Detective / Season 3
Mahershala Ali heads to the Ozarks but not for that show. The Moonlight actor is headlining the third season of HBO's True Detective. The series appears to return to its dark, gritty roots, taking place in Arkansas during three different time periods as Ali investigates the disappearance of two children in the 1980s. Penned once again by Nic Pizzolatto, the show returns January 13, 2019.
Voyager 2 Leaves the Solar System
Launched 16 days before its twin Voyager 1 in 1977, Voyager 2 has left the Solar System and entered interstellar space and is now taking the first direct measurements of the plasma fields there. In operation for 41 years, 3 months and 21 days, Voyager 2 has technology that is far inferior to the smartphone in your pocket — yet it's still providing valuable data to scientists here on Earth. See you space cowboy. . .
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Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc Boot
Much the same as the first moc-toe boots made by the company in the 1950s, the Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc Boot is a quality shoe with a timeless design. Its upper is crafted from either premium Oro Legacy or Black Harness leather, and joined to a Traction Tred rubber outsole with a Goodyear leather welt. A cork midsole provides comfort while triple stitching and Taslan laces offer added durability. The nature of the USA-made construction allows Red Wing (or other shoe experts) to resole the boots endlessly as needed. The result is a handsome pair of boots that will still be wearable long after other purchases have gone out of style.
We suggest ordering a half-size down from your normal size. Red Wing boots should fit snug upon arrival, and break in slowly as you wear them, creating a leather-glove-effect around your foot.
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Cole Haan 4.ZERØGRAND Oxford Shoe
Riding the line between a dress shoe and a sneaker, the Cole Haan 4.ZERØGRAND Oxford adds infinite versatility to your wardrobe. The shoe features deep flex grooves that maintain the mobility of the original ZERØGRAND sole, while adding a triple-density cushioning platform that increases comfort on the move. The full-length TPU traction pattern delivers excellent grip, while its upper provides a lightweight, conforming fit for extended wear. Merging together athletic performance with a formal aesthetic, the 4.ZG has a modern look and feel that can easily move you from one big moment to the next.
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Binging with Babish Seinfeld Special
George Costanza may have been a lot of things but a culinary genius wasn't one of them. In his Seinfeld special, Binging with Babish's Andrew Rea explores the Lord of the Idiots' interesting appetite by recreating some of his most bizarre fares.
Sounds of Mars
Last spring, NASA's InSight Lander was launched into space on a journey to Mars. After landing on the Red Planet, the spacecraft's seismometer picked up the first sounds. What you hear are Martian winds blowing across the Elysium Planitia at around 10-15 mph.
