50 Weird Laws
Throwing snowballs, sniffing glue, and 48 other surprising illegal activities are brought to our attention in Mental Floss' countdown of the 50 wackiest laws.
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Fishing Surprise
That guy's going to need a bigger boat.
Ken Block in Russia
Ken Block took his Ford Fiesta and an unnecessary amount of GoPros to drift all over Mother Russia.
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BODi Fitness Programs
Ranked the best fitness app for 2026 by CNN Underscored, BODi is a comprehensive training platform built around consistency and scale. The program delivers professional workout plans accessible online and through the app, structured to support regular training at home or on the move. A digital membership offers access to more than 140 trainers and a selection of efficient 10-minute workouts designed for busy schedules. For a deeper commitment, members can tap into BODi's full library of over 8,000 workouts spanning beginner to advanced levels. For a limited time, subscriptions start at $99 for the first /year or grab , with a 10-minute workout plan available for $10/month.
Presented by BODi.
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Credit Karma x TurboTax
Tax season rarely rewards procrastination, but Credit Karma's File With Ease platform makes preparation almost automatic. Built on TurboTax technology, it pre-fills eligible personal data, lets you upload and store tax documents year-round, and guides you through filing with step-by-step accuracy checks and a Max Refund Guarantee. Multifactor authentication and biometric login keep sensitive information secure, while integrated refund tracking helps you plan ahead. The result is a streamlined, low-effort system designed to replace tedious data entry with a faster, smarter path to filing.
Presented by TurboTax.
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How To Make A Movie Trailer
Here's the musical equation to making the perfect big budget movie trailer. NSFW.
Bitcoin Explained
Bitcoins. Mining. Complex mathematical equations. Here's everything you need to know about the new decentralized digital currency.
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Agrarian Ales
After transforming their Oregon family farm into a traditional farmhouse-style brewery, Agrarian Ales became known for their full-bodied brews. The guys are able to make their beers using only the finest ingredients by growing all their hops and other bittering agents themselves. Hopstories travels to the rural brewery to get the full story on how it all got started, and to drink a few beers of course.
Phantom Flex4K
Director Brendan Bellomo and cinematographer Greg Wilson shot the first footage with the new Phantom Flex4K Digital Cinema Camera and it's blazing. The camera can capture video at 1,000 frames per second and a resolution of 4096 x 2160 for the most incredible super slow motion footage you've ever seen.
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Tinto Amorio Chaand Wine Sampler
Tinto Amorío's Chaand Sampler brings together four standout natural wines crafted for the modern table. The centerpiece is Chaand, a limited-production red blend of Carignan and Zinfandel from Mendocino made through semi-carbonic maceration with only 250 cases produced. It's joined by three organic bottles: the cherry-forward Jajaja, the golden-hued, skin-contact Bheeyo, and the bright, tropical Monje. Each wine is vegan, low in sulfites, and made with zero added sugar, showcasing clean, minimal-intervention winemaking at its best. Whether you're gifting or hosting, this collection captures the artistry and vibrance of natural wine culture in every pour. Enjoy 15% off orders of $50+ with code UNCRATE15.
Presented by Tinto Amorio.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching App
Caliber is a science-based fitness coaching platform that pairs data-driven strength and cardio programming with personalized nutrition and habit guidance to help you build muscle, lose weight, and improve overall body composition. After a quick consultation, you're matched with a certified coach who designs a plan tailored to your goals, tracks your progress, and keeps you accountable through one-on-one support and app-based metrics. Backed by real research and real results, it makes structured training feel less like guesswork and more like a plan you'll stick with.
Presented by Caliber.
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iPourIt
Never having to wait behind the endless orders of cocktails for the bartender to pour you a pint again. Yes, please. With iPourIt, the tap to your favorites beer is always open.
Elysium Trailer
Neill Blomkamp (director of District 9) dishes out some more sci-fi deliciousness with a new tale of a rather unpleasant Earth and a rather heavenly space habitat named Elysium. Starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. In theaters August 9, 2013.
