27 Holiday Tradition Origins
Mental Floss explains why we do what we do around the holidays.
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It's A Bad Brains Christmas, Charlie Brown
Merry Christmas! Here's the Charlie Brown and Bad Brains mashup you've been waiting for.
Meet The Characters Of The Grand Budapest Hotel
May we introduce you to the lastest crew of quirky characters from Wes Anderson's upcoming film.
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Vena Xtra Bliss High Potency Gummies
Experience Vena's latest euphoric release with Xtra Bliss High Potency THC Gummies — especially crafted to uplift your spirits and provide an extra boost throughout the day. Each gummy is infused with 10mg THC, 10mg CBD, and 2mg CBG, delivering a perfectly balanced blend of relaxation and energy. Whether you're winding down for the evening or seeking a moment of bliss during the day, these red raspberry-flavored gummies offer a dreamy escape letting stress melt away — one gummy at a time.
Presented by Vena.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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MyHeritage DNA Kit
MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
Presented by MyHeritage.
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John McClane Is Dead
Long live John McClane. Consulting with a physician, Screen Junkies set out to answer the question of how many lives John McClane would really need to film Die Hard.
Chuck Norris' Epic Split
Chuck Norris shows Jean Claude Van Damme how a CGI martial arts master does the spilts — with added holiday flair.
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Greats Manhattan City Runner
In a city where every block is a hustle and every sidewalk a runway, the Greats Manhattan City Runner delivers the kind of effortless versatility New York demands. From the concrete pulse of Brooklyn mornings to power strides across Manhattan skyscrapers, this handcrafted sneaker is more than footwear—it's an urban essential. Its artisanal airbrushed suede nods to old-world Portuguese craftsmanship, while the cushioned sole ensures you move with comfort and confidence through every commute, coffee run, and last-minute meeting. Handcrafted and designed for New York—this is style with soul, grit, and rhythm. Because in a city that never sleeps, your sneakers shouldn't either.
Presented by Greats.
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HairMax LaserBand 82 Device
HairMax's LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex takes a clinical approach to restoring fuller, healthier hair with real medical-grade lasers. Delivering 1,230mW of therapeutic light energy directly to the scalp, it stimulates follicles to reverse thinning, restart natural growth cycles, and increase density over time. A flexible band design and soft-touch teeth keep treatments comfortable, while its proven red light therapy tech makes it one of the most efficient at-home solutions for tackling hair loss. Use code QCU3R818 for 10% off.
Presented by Hairmax.
Consult a physician before use. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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Stalingrad VFX
Russian visual effects company Main Road Post shows how the incredible computer-generated effects for the war drama Stalingrad were composited together with actual footage.
Fireplace For Your Home
One of the all-time landmark films in the history of cinema, Fireplace For Your Home, has put Netflix on the map as not just a streaming video service, but as a creator of high art. Here, we get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the thought, vision, and agony that went into the creation of this modern masterpiece.
