27 Holiday Tradition Origins
Mental Floss explains why we do what we do around the holidays.
Mental Floss explains why we do what we do around the holidays.
Merry Christmas! Here's the Charlie Brown and Bad Brains mashup you've been waiting for.
May we introduce you to the lastest crew of quirky characters from Wes Anderson's upcoming film.
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
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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 shows Jean Claude Van Damme how a CGI martial arts master does the spilts — with added holiday flair.
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.
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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Born in 1977 during Nike's formative years, the LD-1000 was pioneered with long-distance runners in mind offering stability through every stride with its unique flared heel. As one of Nike's earliest endeavors into performance footwear, it helped cement Nike's legacy in the athletic sphere building its reputation as an olympic winner. Today, the LD-1000 returns with its original DNA woven into a Flyknit upper for a durable and breathable fit, combined with a durable waffle outsole, bringing retro running heritage into a street-ready revival that honors the past with modern running technology.
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It's the Festivus season, and the people at Seinfeld have put together a compilation of their favorite grievances from the hit show.
'Tis the season for a what-if holiday gender role reversal from The Flip Side.