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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Duke Cannon Big Ass Brick of Soap
Duke Cannon's Big Ass Brick of Soap is exactly what the name promises: an oversized bar built for long-lasting performance rather than quick replacements. This Costco-exclusive four-pack bundles four hefty 10-ounce bars, each crafted to deliver a rich lather and substantial feel that easily outlasts ordinary soap. With bold signature scents and the brand's unmistakably no-nonsense approach to grooming, it's a practical upgrade that keeps the shower stocked for months while offering exceptional value in a warehouse-sized package.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Great Lakes Wellness
Great Lakes Wellness has spent decades proving that the best wellness products don't need to be complicated. Built around clean, high-quality collagen and nutritional supplements, the brand emphasizes simple ingredient lists, trusted sourcing, and everyday functionality over fleeting health trends. From hydrolyzed collagen that blends effortlessly into coffee, smoothies, or water to targeted wellness formulas that support joints, skin, hair, and overall vitality, each product is designed to fit seamlessly into a daily routine. It's a straightforward approach to wellness that prioritizes consistency, quality, and long-term health over unnecessary complexity.
Presented by Great Lakes Wellness.
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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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L'Atitude 52°N Milan Smart Glasses
Designed for modern explorers, L'Atitude 52°N's Milan brings intelligent technology to a classic Italian-inspired panto frame. Part of the 2026 Red Dot Award-winning Departure Collection, the smart glasses combine a 12MP Sony ultra-wide POV camera for photos and 1080p video with Goya AI, which handles voice controls, navigation, landmark recognition, live translation, and everyday questions hands-free. Open-ear speakers, AI noise reduction, photochromic lens options, and a lightweight TR90 frame keep the experience comfortable and unobtrusive, while IP65 sealing and a six-hour battery make Milan ready for travel. Available in Olive and Obsidian, it's a compelling take on smart eyewear that puts the technology behind the scenes and the journey in focus.
Presented by L’Atitude 52°N.
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AWS Marketplace Glean Work AI Platform
Glean is bringing a more practical approach to enterprise AI, giving organizations a centralized way to search, understand, and act on the information scattered across their business. Its enterprise search creates a contextual knowledge graph that powers AI applications and agents, helping employees find information faster while automating repetitive tasks that can quietly consume hours of the workday. No-code tools and personalized AI assistance also make the platform accessible to employees regardless of technical expertise, providing a more secure and manageable alternative to the growing patchwork of shadow AI tools. The result is an enterprise AI platform designed to turn fragmented company knowledge into something employees can actually use.
Presented by AWS Marketplace.
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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.
