A Brief History Of Popcorn
The next time you're at the theater with a jumbo tub of popcorn in your lap, you'll thank NPR for sharing the history and science of your favorite movie snack.
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Bruce Springsteen Covers Royals
The Boss treats New Zealand to his version of Lorde's "Royals" during a concert at Mount Smart Stadium.
Kids React To Rotary Phones
This is absolutely priceless and will make you feel extremely old. Kids are given a rotary phone and asked how to operate it.
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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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Factor Meal Shake
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Presented by Factor
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Chef Keith Guerke
From the guys who brought you yo-yo master Kenny "K-Strass" Strasser, now comes chef and author Keith Guerke. Whipping up anything from mashed potato ice cream cones to turbo gravy, the fictional chef pranked local morning shows around the Midwest with delicious recipes from his new cookbook "Leftovers Right".
Mega-Pod
Captain Dave Anderson captured this beautiful footage of a mega-pod of common dolphins off the coast of San Clemente, California. Thousands of dolphins, three gray whales, and a humpback whale calf with it's mother can all be seen in this huge migration.
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Breaking Bad Remix: Part 2
Hank and Heisenberg go head-to-head in a techno takedown for the second part to DJplaceboing's Breaking Bad remix.
David After Dentist Double Rainbow Oh My God!
Internet memes collide when Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, and Seth Rogen combine David After Dentist and Double Rainbow for an Oscar-worthy thriller. Don't miss Jimmy Kimmel's other YouTube reboots Ameowdeus, Bitman Begins, and Sweet Brown: Ain't Nobody Got Time For That.
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Brixton Board Shorts Collection
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
Presented by Brixton.
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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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Paula Creamer Victory Putt
Paula Creamer sunk a putt from (give or take) a million feet, over a slight rise, and making a 45-degree lefthand turn to win the HSBC Women's Championship in Singapore.
Metropolis II
Chris Burden's frenetic Metropolis II circulates HO-scale trains and an equivalent 100,000 toy cars through a dense cityscape at over 240 miles per hour. It is on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
