5 Historical Misconceptions
C.G.P. Grey keeps you informed by debunking five common historical misconceptions.
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Star Trek Teaser
Namco Bandai Games' Star Trek video game followed by the May release of J. J. Abrams sequell can only mean that 2013 will be the year of the Trekkie.
The World's Most Downloaded Man
Câmera Clara Photography Studio hunts down Danish model Jesper Bruun for an awkward meeting with the most recognizable face in stock photos.
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Simple App
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
Presented by Simple App.
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Nike Back to School Collection
The return to routine deserves a wardrobe that can keep pace. Nike's Back to School Collection is built for wherever the season takes you. The Nike Par ADV Golf Jacket delivers weather-ready protection from the first tee to rainy commutes, while the Nike Club Wool Varsity Jacket brings timeless athletic style into cooler evenings. Heading beyond the pavement, the ACG "Misery Ridge" GORE-TEX Jacket is ready for changing mountain conditions. Complete the look with vintage icons like the Air Jordan 4 Retro or lace up the Nike Alphafly 3 when it's time to chase your next personal best. Whether you're heading back to campus, back to the office, or simply back into your routine, Nike's latest collection is built for the season ahead.
Presented by Nike.
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The Rifle's Spiral by The Shins
Emmy-winning director Jamie Caliri's creation for the Portland-based indie rockers The Shins is a stop-motion masterpiece after Edward Gorey's own heart. Make sure to also check out the 3D version on your Nintendo 3DS.
Smart Pong
Being environmentally responsible never looked so fun. In order to demonstrate that their cars are more than just eco-friendly, Smart created a giant Pong game using their compact cruisers as controllers to show off their speedy acceleration.
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Hemingway & Gellhorn Trailer
Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen are literary "it" couple Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway in HBO's movie based on the lives of the journalist and writer. The film is expected to air May 28, 2012.
The Franchise: A Season with the Miami Marlins Trailer
The latest in Showtime's The Franchise series will follow the management and players of the sort of new Miami Marlins. Catch a 30-minute preview April 21, 2012.
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Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
Presented by Minecraft.
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Carbonite Cloud Backup
Carbonite takes the stress out of protecting the files you don't realize you need until they're gone. The cloud backup service automatically saves files and photos in the background as they're created, eliminating storage caps and the hassle of manual backups. Everything is encrypted and accessible from any device, so if a laptop crashes, gets damaged, or disappears, you can restore your data to a new machine without starting from scratch. It's the kind of set-it-and-forget-it service that quietly does its job until the moment you need it most. Enjoy up to 40% off right now.
Presented by Carbonite.
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At Home Flight Simulator
Air traffic controller James Price spent 12 years worth of free time converting a 1969 Boeing 737 into a complete flight simulator in his garage. In order to give the most authentic experience, Price built the systems and programmed the software himself so you get all of the same vibrations, visuals, and controls of a real cockpit.
Happy Birthday David
In this creepy promo for Ridley Scott's Alien prequel, Michael Fassbender gives a viral performance as an chilling introduction to his character, David. Prometheus premieres June 8, 2012.
