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.
The HairMax RegrowMD Laser Cap brings FDA-cleared laser hair regrowth technology into a simple, wireless wearable designed for busy routines. Its flexible cap houses 272 medical-grade lasers that treat the entire scalp in just three seven-minute sessions per week, offering a convenient approach to incorporating hair-growth treatment into everyday life.
Built around the idea that privacy is a fundamental right, Proton VPN offers a more transparent approach to online security. Founded by scientists who met at CERN, the Swiss-based service is fully open-source and backed by an independently audited no-logs policy, so browsing activity isn't tracked, stored, or sold. Its network spans more than 20,000 high-speed servers across 149 countries, with added protection from Secure Core routing, built-in NetShield ad and malware blocking, and unlimited bandwidth without speed throttling. Part of Proton's broader ecosystem of privacy-first tools, Proton VPN is now offering 75% off its two-year subscription, marking its biggest deal of the year and an opportunity to get comprehensive online protection for less.
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.
Keep your vehicle's carpets ready for whatever the road brings with Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Liners. Laser-measured for a vehicle-specific fit, these American-made liners use a proprietary ProGard formula that stays flexible in extreme temperatures while resisting cracking, curling, and wear. A raised FormFit Edge™ contains rain, snow, mud, and spilled coffee, while hundreds of StayPut™ Nibs help keep each liner securely in place. When the mess piles up, simply pull them out, rinse, and reinstall. Available for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans while including a limited lifetime warranty, and delivering dependable all-weather protection without the premium price tag.
Founded by a former college athlete, Chris Pagliarulo, GAME7 brings a competitive mindset to men's grooming with a focus on performance, confidence, and everyday preparation. The brand's philosophy took shape following Chris's battle with cancer in 2021, inspiring a lineup built around resilience and personal care. Its Starting Lineup features seven grooming essentials, including Daily Moisture Body Wash, 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Thickening Firm Hold Gel, Texturizing Sea Salt Spray, Fiber Wax Hair Paste, Soft & Tame Beard Oil, and Post Shave Cooling Gel. Developed, fragranced, and filled in Florida, the collection brings a performance-driven approach to daily grooming, for men preparing for work, training, or the next big occasion. For a limited time receive 25% off your entire order with promo code Uncrate.
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.