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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Hotel Collection Travel Bundle
Upgrade your travel with a luxe four-piece travel set built for style and endurance. This bundle includes a carry-on, check-in suitcase, duffle, and backpack — each crafted from durable polycarbonate, rolling on 360° spinners, and outfitted with smart extras like a portable USB charger, built-in digital scale, and GPS tracker. And this year Luxury checks in early. From October 29 to November 11, Hotel Collection's Pre-Black Friday Sale offers up to 70% off site wide, giving you first pick on everything from signature scents to high-end essentials.
Presented by Hotel Collection.
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Nike Eliud Kipchoge Collection
Nike's Eliud Kipchoge Collection celebrates the relentless pursuit of speed, endurance, and perfection embodied by one of the greatest marathoners of all time. Kipchoge—two-time Olympic gold medalist and former marathon world record holder—has redefined human limits on the road, and now his legacy fuels the next generation of runners. From the record-breaking Alphafly 3 to the precision-built Victory 2 spikes, every piece in the collection is engineered for performance at the highest level. Whether you're chasing a new personal best or just chasing the horizon, this is gear built for greatness.
Presented by Nike.
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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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Levi's 1953 Type II Jacket
Levi's 1953 Type II Jacket revives a mid-century workwear icon with rigid selvedge denim and meticulous archival details. Made in Japan from 100% organic cotton, it features the original double-pleated front, adjustable waist tabs, and the classic "Two Horse" Lot 507 leather patch with the Big "E" Red Tab. Built to shrink slightly and mold to your frame over time, it's a faithful reproduction of the jacket worn by the American working man.
Presented by Levi's.
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RawChemistry For Him Cologne Spray
RawChemistry's Pheromone Cologne blends natural oils and balanced pheromones to boost attraction and confidence. Made in micro batches without alcohol or silicone, it features notes of bergamot, lavender, and patchouli that adapt to your body chemistry for a clean, magnetic scent that feels as natural as it smells.
Presented by RawChemistry.
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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.
