36 Unusual Units of Measurement
Mental Floss counts down those 36 forms unites of measurements you've probably never used.
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Car Chase Supercut
Shift gears through film's famous car chase scenes in this revved up supercut.
As I Lay Dying Trailer
James Franco plays actor and director to bring William Faulkner's 1930 novel to the big screen. Starring Logan Marshall-Green, Danny McBride, Tim Blake Nelson, and Ahna O'Reilly. The film will premere May 2013 at Cannes.
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Nike Alphafly 3 Shoe
Lace up for long-distance performance with the Nike Alphafly 3. Built for marathon pacing, it combines two Air Zoom units with a carbon fiber plate to store and return energy with every stride. Paired with a ZoomX foam midsole, the shoe keeps you feeling fresh mile after mile, while its lightweight construction and notched laces make it the most responsive Alphafly yet. Designed to support speed and endurance, the Alphafly 3 delivers performance that makes long runs feel effortless and leaves personal bests in the dust.
Presented by Nike.
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Nike Waterproof Collection
Nike's Waterproof Collection is built for days when conditions refuse to cooperate. Designed for wet roads, muddy trails, and cold-weather miles, the lineup pairs proven performance with dependable weather protection. The Pegasus 41 GORE-TEX brings responsive cushioning and secure traction to rain-slick pavement, keeping tempo steady when the forecast turns. For routes that leave the road behind, the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX combines a ReactX midsole with an ATC outsole, delivering grip and control across unpredictable terrain. And when comfort takes priority, the Vomero 18 GORE-TEX layers ZoomX and ReactX foam with waterproof construction for a smooth, insulated ride through cold, wet conditions. When the weather shifts, this is gear designed to keep moving without compromise.
Presented by Nike.
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Real Life Heroes
No superpowers here. Just good, old fashioned samaritans, risking their lives to save others.
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Multiple Sclerosis
As part of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Monty, AsapSCIENCE shines a light on the disease in an effort to support research and help erase MS.
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Nike Zoom Vomero Roam
Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at you.
Presented by Nike.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
Presented by Masterworks.
Masterworks data. Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Important disclosures: masterworks.com/cd
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Yo Mama
This Mother's Day, give yo mama some compliments.
The Art of Data Visualization
From scientific visualization to pop infographics, Edward Tufte, Julie Steele, Josh Smith, and Jer Thorp discuss principals behind the practice of data visualization.
