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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Nike Air Max Dn8
Legendary designer Tinker Hatfield drew inspiration from Parisian architecture to reestablish Air technology as a leader in cushioning. The Nike Air Max DN8 Summit takes Hatfield's advanced Dynamic Air technology and condenses it into a sleek, low-profile silhouette. Dual-chambered tubes with precisely tuned pressure levels shift airflow with each step and compression, delivering responsive cushioning throughout the stride. The Dynamic Air unit sits directly above the rubber outsole for a lower, more stable profile, while the lightweight upper radiates energy through breathable mesh. Wrapped in a bold, high-contrast colorway, the DN8 Summit presents a sleek and modern interpretation of Nike's evolving Air platform.
Presented by Nike.
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Liquid Plus Prebiotic Boost
Liquid Salad by Liquid+ turns your daily produce into something you can drink in seconds, packing 13 fruits and vegetables, 11 essential vitamins, and 8 g of prebiotic fiber into a single liquid pouch that tastes like sweet apple with a hint of greens. Designed to bridge the gap between convenience and nutrition, it offers nutrient‑dense goodness at a fraction of the cost and calories of pricey juice shops or salad bars, with no added sugar, preservatives, or gluten and third‑party testing to back quality. Whether you're chasing gut health, smoother digestion, or an easy way to sneak more functional foods into your day, this grab‑and‑go drinkable salad strips out the prep work and delivers whole‑food nutrition wherever life takes you
Presented by Liquid Plus.
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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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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.
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Tinto Amorio Chaand Wine Sampler
Tinto Amorío's Chaand Sampler brings together four standout natural wines crafted for the modern table. The centerpiece is Chaand, a limited-production red blend of Carignan and Zinfandel from Mendocino made through semi-carbonic maceration with only 250 cases produced. It's joined by three organic bottles: the cherry-forward Jajaja, the golden-hued, skin-contact Bheeyo, and the bright, tropical Monje. Each wine is vegan, low in sulfites, and made with zero added sugar, showcasing clean, minimal-intervention winemaking at its best. Whether you're gifting or hosting, this collection captures the artistry and vibrance of natural wine culture in every pour. Enjoy 15% off orders of $50+ with code UNCRATE15.
Presented by Tinto Amorio.
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T-Mobile for Business
T-Mobile for Business bundles premium devices with its nationwide network to simplify the modern company tech stack. Whether your workflow runs on Apple or Samsung, it offers an all-in-one approach that pairs business-ready plans with the hardware teams already rely on. It's designed to keep teams connected and productive without the usual IT headaches.
Presented by
T-Mobile.
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The Airing Of Grievances
It's the Festivus season, and the people at Seinfeld have put together a compilation of their favorite grievances from the hit show.
Holiday Role Reversal
'Tis the season for a what-if holiday gender role reversal from The Flip Side.
