8-Bit Harmonica
Japanese inventor Basami Sentaku built an 8-bit harmonica inside a Nintendo cartridge and used it to make sweet pixelated music in the form of a video game music medley.
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Google Secrets
Other than the new YouTube comment format and never-ending Google+ integration with everything, sometimes Google does some very cool stuff. Here are a few silly/fun Google easter eggs you have probably never seen before.
Trust Your Power
Legally deaf since the age of three, Seattle Seahawks running back Derrick Coleman has spent his life proving people wrong. Check out his powerful story in this Duracell commercial.
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Nike Air Max Waffle SP
Nike merges two icons into one silhouette with the Air Max Waffle SP, combining the Tuned Air midsole of the Air Max Plus with the lightweight upper and rugged Waffle outsole of the original Waffle Trainer. The result is a modern hybrid built for all-day comfort with a clear line back to Nike's heritage, offering enhanced stability and a more responsive ride. It's a crossover built to handle mixed terrain with a confident stride that easily fits into your daily rotation.
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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The Biggest Secret In The Music Industry
The best-kept secret in the music business is someone you've never heard of — but you've definitely heard at least a few of the 16 number one hits he's written and produced since 1999. Don't blame yourself for not knowing him — he's given only two interviews. Ever.
Rap Quote Street Signs: Los Angeles
Jay Shells started putting up official-looking street signs around New York at the exact places mentioned in the songs. Now he's taken his craft to Los Angeles featuring the MC's and lyrics of the West Coast.
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Your Verse
Robin Williams turns his speech from Dead Poets Society into tech poetry for Apple's newest ad for the iPad Air.
Get Even Teaser
The Farm 51 has dropped a teaser for their upcoming game, and we have to admit, it looks really impressive. The game is the first to use large-scale, real-world scanning to create lifelike environments, while removing the division between single-player and multiplayer experiences. Look for it in 2015.
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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.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching Program
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
Presented by Caliber.
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The Wolf of Wall Street Swearing Supercut
A new champion has risen. Not even counting all the other cuss words there are out there, The Wolf of Wall Street takes the title for most foul-mouthed film with 522 f**ks alone.
The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Take a trip back with PBS' 1981 hour-long documentary following the making of Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring great on set footage with director Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford.
