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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Eney AI Assistant
From MacPaw, Eney is a proactive AI assistant designed to make your Mac work smarter without adding more to your plate. Available on Mac and iPhone, it brings apps, files, messages, and meetings together, handling everyday tasks through simple natural-language requests. Ready-made workflows can deliver morning briefings, recap the week, summarize the news, and organize downloads, while Eney Wand lets you take action on text, images, and files directly from your screen. It also connects with tools like Google Drive, Notion, and Canva, helping reduce the constant switching between apps and tabs. Available through Setapp and free to try, Eney is built around a simple idea: spend less time managing your digital life and more time getting things done.
Presented by MacPaw.
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Hairmax Laser Hair Growth Cap
The HairMax RegrowMD Laser Cap brings FDA-cleared laser hair regrowth technology into a simple, wireless wearable designed for busy routines. Its flexible cap houses 272 medical-grade lasers that treat the entire scalp in just three seven-minute sessions per week, offering a convenient approach to incorporating hair-growth treatment into everyday life.
Presented by Hairmax.
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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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Men's Wearhouse Fall Event
From Monday meetings to wedding weekends and holiday celebrations, Men's Wearhouse makes dressing for the occasion easier. The retailer offers a wide-ranging lineup of menswear that covers the full spectrum, from versatile sweaters and chinos for everyday wear to tailored suits and formalwear for the moments that call for something sharper. With coordinated outfit options, seasonal arrivals, and expert guidance, it takes the guesswork out of getting dressed, whether you're navigating a changing workplace dress code or preparing for a packed fall social calendar. Whatever's on the agenda, Men's Wearhouse helps you show up looking sharp, feeling confident, and ready for the moment.
Presented by Men's Wearhouse.
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Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Liners
Keep your vehicle's carpets ready for whatever the road brings with Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Liners. Laser-measured for a vehicle-specific fit, these American-made liners use a proprietary ProGard formula that stays flexible in extreme temperatures while resisting cracking, curling, and wear. A raised FormFit Edge™ contains rain, snow, mud, and spilled coffee, while hundreds of StayPut™ Nibs help keep each liner securely in place. When the mess piles up, simply pull them out, rinse, and reinstall. Available for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans while including a limited lifetime warranty, and delivering dependable all-weather protection without the premium price tag.
Presented by Husky Liners.
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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.
