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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Casper Hybrid Mattress
The result of five years of research, the Casper Hybrid Mattress brings springs back into the equation. The mattress-in-a-box brand typically offers all-foam models but recently they've added springs to their award-winning foam. While four layers of their signature material relieve pressure by aligning the spine, a foundation made from hundreds of fabric-wrapped coils offer zoned support and lift. With warmer months approaching, its airflow-friendly springs and open-cell foam will keep you cool at night.
Presented by Casper.
Vuarnet The Dude Sunglasses
Immortalized on screen by Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski, Vuarnet's The Dude sunglasses will add some laid back vibes to your summer wardrobe. Dubbed model 03, the silhouette was originally launched in 1962 and was inspired by the oversized aviators of US Air Force pilots. The frames are made from a tough shape memory nylon for comfort and have integrated monobloc hinges as well as a removable bridge insert, while the grey polar lenses offer maximum protection against glare whether it's coming from the sun or your lighter. Made in France.
Lens Width: 56 / Bridge Width: 19 / Arm Length: 140
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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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Sonic Editions Prints
In collaboration with some of the world's best photographers and picture archives, Sonic Editions makes limited, high-quality framed photo prints of some of the greatest musicians, film stars, and cultural icons the world has known. Using the same printing techniques as fine art galleries, each photo is hand printed to order on Fuji crystal archive paper, numbered and certified, and comes encased inside a hand-made solid wooden frame that's ready to hang.
Patrick's Skincare
Hailing from Bondi Beach in Australia, Patrick's line of haircare products got us hooked as one of the best men's grooming brands out there. Now, they've introduced their line of skincare products with the same level of attention to detail to both the ingredients and packaging as found in their haircare line. In this exclusive North American release with Uncrate and Patrick's you'll find the FS1 Face Scrub and FW1 Face Wash. The scrub is comprised of volcanic sand and crushed diamonds, while the foaming wash contains Green Tea, White Tea, Lemon Myrtle, Vitamin C and other ingredients to ward off signs of premature aging. Each are produced in the USA, are free from parabens, sulfates and phthalates, are cruelty free, and 100% vegan.
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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.
