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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BOLDR Kelvin Heater
BOLDR has revolutionized home heating with Kelvin. The smart appliance uses sustainable infrared technology to keep you and your wallet comfortable. The option reduces consumption and is 30% more cost-effective than traditional convection methods. Owners stay in control with a wireless thermostat that connects to their phones. The accompanying app allows users to adjust the heat based on consumption and spending, schedule heating on a room-by-room basis, and see real-time monitoring of their bills. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. With a sleek and modern design, the Kelvin integrates seamlessly into interiors and is easy to install, while its software continuously updates for maintenance-free use.
Presented by BOLDR.
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Trashie
Trashie's Take Back Bag is the easiest way to get rid of clothing and other textiles you do not need anymore. Simply buy a bag (or a bundle of them) fill it up, mail it back, and Trashie will ensure those items never make it to landfills, rerouting them to third-party retailers Trashie individually vets for compatibility. That means your old T-shirt, depending on its condition, could end up going to someone in need or being broken down to create carpet padding or pet bed filling, among other things. You earn exactly $30 in TrashieCash for each bag you send back, which you can redeem for deals — direct cash equivalent or a certain percentage off — to buy yourself new things from your favorite brands.
Presented by Trashie.
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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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Boody Boxer Briefs
Give the gift of all-day comfort with Boody's 3-Pack Giftbox of Men's Seamfree Boxer Briefs. Featuring three classic colors — Black, Charcoal, and Navy — these Australian-designed briefs are crafted from organically grown bamboo viscose for a breathable and ultra-soft feel. The unique fabric regulates body temperature, keeping you warm when it's cold, while wicking away moisture and improving ventilation to ensure freshness throughout the day. With a blend of bamboo viscose, nylon, and elastane, they're the perfect combination of sustainability and luxury.
Presented by Boody.
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Simple App
The start of a new year is always a good time to recommit to hitting your fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle. The Simple app makes it, well, simple. Unlike some programs, which consist of restrictive lists of do's and don'ts, Simple uses AI and a team of nutritional, behavioral, and medical experts to inform an incremental approach that helps users form healthy habits that last without give-up and burnout. After filling out a detailed survey, users can access the NutriScanner, an easy-to-use food logger, daily workout plans with everything from strength training to yoga, and Avo, an AI-powered in-app coach, to answer questions and offer applicable real-world suggestions. With Simple, you can live healthier without feeling like going to boot camp, and right now you can save 60% off a membership with the code SIMPLEDEAL.
Presented by Simple App.
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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.
