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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Nike LD-1000 Flyknit
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.
Presented by Nike.
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reMarkable Paper Pure Bundle
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
Presented by reMarkable.
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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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Vita Coco
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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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.
