At the end of every record is the lock groove. It keeps the needle from skittering off the record and being damaged on the sticker. Usually, there isn't any audio, but that changed with the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper and its rather creepy loop. Steve Mould shows how being a little creative with something that only serves a very utilitarian function makes vinyl special.
Leonardo DiCaprio finally got his statue in 2016. Daniel Day-Lewis, Heath Ledger, Marlon Brando, and fully half of Oscar winners since 1951 have used method acting to prepare for their roles. Vox looks at the impact the school of acting has had on film and the search for the ultimate in authenticity.
Who is Doug Jones? Hollywood's most famous faceless man, Doug Jones is the guy in the suit — from Hellboy to the Faun and Pale Man of Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water's Fishman, and about 150 other roles. When he isn't in a monster suit, he's just a tall, skinny guy on the street and much nicer than the characters he plays.
Flashark approaches exhaust design with the mindset of a builder, not a marketer. Its stainless steel systems focus on the balance that matters most—sound, flow, and functional performance—without visual excess. Each exhaust maintains a consistent diameter from headers to tip to promote efficient airflow, while precision-cut flanges and clean welds ensure proper fitment and sealing. The result is an exhaust designed to deliver measurable gains and a composed tone, whether the car is destined for the track or daily use. It's a considered upgrade built for enthusiasts who value execution as much as output.
Centerline Athletics' Men's Hybrid Hooded Long Sleeve blends performance and everyday comfort into a single go-to layer. Built with moisture-moving fabric and engineered stretch, it keeps you dry and mobile whether you're warming up, winding down, or anywhere in between. The hood adds a versatile touch for cooler mornings or post-work sweat sessions, while the tailored cut avoids the bulk of typical training tops. It's a straightforward piece that feels at home in the gym, on the court, or under a jacket when the temperature drops, giving you clean lines and functional comfort without complication.
Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, and Jeff Goldblum form a scary indestructible pack of alpha dogs in the latest from Wes Anderson. The stop-motion film sees a Japan 20 years in the future that has been overrun by dogs. In an attempt to solve this crisis, the evil Mayor Kobayashi has banished all K9s to Trash Island which leads a 12-year-old boy to the area in search of his furry friend, Spots. Greta Gerwig, Frances McDormand, Courtney B. Vance, Fisher Stevens, Liev Schreiber, Bob Balaban, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, F. Murray Abraham, and Yoko Ono also lend their voices when the film comes to theaters March 23, 2018.
Boeing and NASA are working on the Space Launch System, the most powerful rocket in history. Being built at a facility outside of New Orleans, the Space Launch System is the first step on the road to putting humans on Mars.
Athletes, actors, and Bill Nye band together for Nike's latest ad. When the Earth comes to a screeching halt and there isn't a Marvel superhero in sight, the regular Joes of the world, along with Kobe Bryant, Kevin Hart, Simone Biles, and The Science Guy, do their best to get it back in motion.
What's America's favorite pastime? It isn't sports or movies. So it's only fitting that one of the biggest cultural touchstones in these United States has a storied history in film. Fandor goes over the use of drugs in film, with a special emphasis on the visual effects of drugs on a visual medium.
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A bit of old-world care returns to the daily routine with Nathan & Sons' Boar's Hair Toothbrush Kit, a refined grooming set built around quality and simplicity. Each brush uses natural boar bristles to gently condition gums and polish enamel, paired with classic wooden handles that add an understated, heirloom feel. Thoughtfully packaged and travel ready, it turns an everyday habit into a small but intentional ritual.
Nyjah Huston is the top pro skateboarder in the world. No question about it. Nyjah loves what he does, and bleeds for it — literally. He and Nike have come together for the Nyjah, his first signature skate shoe, available everywhere March 1st.
Kurzgesagt returns for another vibrant science lesson. In their latest animation, the soothing voice from above takes a stab at explaining String Theory — the idea that tiny strands of energy vibrating in 10 dimensions create every particle in the universe.