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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Five Infuzed THC Seltzers
Low-calorie and alcohol-free, Five's Infuzed THC Seltzers let you unwind with no regrets. They're designed to replace traditional booze, with 2mg of delta-9 THC, 2mg of CBD, and additional cannabinoids to deliver good vibes with every sip. The buzz will begin in under 15 minutes, and because it's plant-powered, you can relax and enjoy the ride without worrying about the hangover that inevitably follows. Naturally flavored in Black Cherry, Grapefruit, and Guava Passionfruit, each refreshing can is just 40 calories, allowing you to savor the moment guilt-free.
Presented by Five CBD.
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Luca Faloni Summer Collection
Luca Faloni's Summer 2025 collection redefines effortless elegance, channeling Italian craftsmanship into warm-weather essentials that move seamlessly from sunlit terraces to rooftop cocktails. Think Portofino shirts and tailored trousers that strike a balance between relaxed and refined, pairing breathable feel with silhouettes sharpened by subtle design. Each piece, meticulously woven in Northern Italy, projects quiet confidence: versatile enough for a coastal stroll yet polished for the urban playbook. Take full advantage of summer's rhythm and indulge in Luca Faloni's latest collection of refined essentials.
Presented by Luca Faloni.
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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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Vita Coco
Crack open summer with a twist of the tropics — Vita Coco isn't just coconut water, it's peak hydration. Whether you're reaching for the Original, spiking your senses with Pineapple, or riding the duo wave of Peach & Mango, each sip hits like a hammock in motion. Packed with electrolytes, nutrients, and just enough island attitude to revive you from boardroom burnout or beach-day bliss, Vita Coco is the closest thing to a vacation in a carton. No passport needed — just thirst.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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Velasca Filòm Loafers
Velasca's Filòm Loafers fit like a glove — and that's no play on words. Made from the innermost layer of leather and buffed to give them their signature velvety texture, these suede shoes are washed with pumice stone for a lived-in look and feel, and hand-constructed using a tubular construction and sewn together by an internal seam called a Blake stitch, which helps the shoe flex with the natural flexing of your feet. A bit Ivy and inherently Italian, the shape references traditional college-style loafers, which were low-cut with a 'biscotto' shape. Now, they're a democratic everyman silhouette — but this iteration is for those with a keen sense of style and an eye for quality craftsmanship.
Presented by Velasca.
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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.
