Traditional instruments can make beautiful music, but they can also put a unique twist on a modern song. Doing just that, Luna Lee and her Gayageum are back to add her ancient sound to another rock anthem. For this cover, she tunes her traditional Korean instrument for Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall."
Along with Darth Vader, Slave Leia, and about a thousand catchphrases, we also have Star Wars to thank for those sugar-fuled nights spent at the local laser tag arena. Originating in 1984, inventor George Carter came up with the concept after watching the Battle of the Blockade Runner in A New Hope, spawning a TV show, series of novels, and a number one selling toy line. Although the game veered off from his original idea, our childhood's are indebted to him for allowing us to live out our blaster pistol dreams.
Long live the absurd. Nails that won't be hammered, balloons that smash cactuses — animator Florent Porta created a series of scenes that defy your expectations and make no sense whatsoever.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
The modern sneaker rotation demands versatility. One day starts with a flight across the country, the next with a coffee stop across town. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 thrives in both worlds, combining the technical complexity of an early-2000s running shoe with the understated versatility of an everyday staple. Layered mesh, synthetic suede, and plastic accents create a distinctive honeycomb-like look, while Zoom Air cushioning and a foam midsole provide comfort for long days on your feet. Originally built for performance, the Vomero 5 has become one of Nike's most adaptable silhouettes equally comfortable navigating airport terminals, city streets, and everything in between.
Although Chappelle's Show only ran for three seasons, the third being a compilation of completed sketches, the show became a TV phenomenon. The series has been off the air for ten years, but fans are still saying "game, blouses" and "I'm Rick James, bitch!" But beyond the stand-up bits and legendary sketches, there's a lot you might now. Here's some of the untold truths about the short-lived series.
The winter of 2015 was a historic year for big-wave surfing. An El Niño-fueled winter in the Pacific created some of the biggest waves ever seen, and surfer and director Ian Walsh was there to capture it. As big-wave surfing has moved from jet-ski tow-ins to paddling into the waves, the risks have only gotten higher. Walsh shows you the danger and beauty of surfing some of the best waves ever seen.
There's officially less than one month until the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Before it arrives, director Gareth Edwards and the cast take you behind the scenes of the franchise's first standalone film. The story takes place pre-New Hope, and if you're a life long fan like Diego Luna, you've probably been dreaming up your own scenario for a long time. Well that dream is about to become a reality when the film finally comes to theaters December 16, 2016.
Neil Patrick Harris trades the smart suits and clean look for a very filthy Count Olaf in Netflix's Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. The scheming Count takes in the Baudelaire orphans, trying his damnedest to rob them of their fortune. The series premieres January 13, 2017.
Augustinus Bader's The Retinol Serum rethinks traditional retinol treatments with a formula designed to deliver visible skin renewal without the irritation that often comes with high-performance vitamin A products. Powered by the brand's proprietary TFC8 technology alongside pure retinol, the lightweight serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation while supporting hydration and overall skin balance. The result is a more refined approach to retinol, one engineered to improve clarity, firmness, and smoothness without compromising the skin barrier in the process.
As spring gives way to summer and calendars begin filling with weddings, graduations, vacations, and Father's Day gatherings, Men's Wearhouse is expanding beyond tailored clothing with a gift collection built around everyday upgrades and seasonal essentials. The assortment spans accessories, grooming staples, and versatile wardrobe additions designed to fit seamlessly into both special occasions and daily life, offering thoughtful options for dads and style-conscious men alike.
Two of the best things on the internet have finally come together — the hydraulic press and super slow motion video. The Slow Mo Guys took some inspiration from the Hydraulic Press channel, compressing a full deck of cards into a millimeters-thin stack. The explosion was captured, of course, in fantastic slow-motion.
Dialect coach Erik Singer is an expert on accents, and he's really good at his job. WIRED invited him to critique the accents of 32 actors, from the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman's excellent Truman Capote, to Kevin Costner's terrible Robin Hood. The subtleties of what goes into creating an accent for the screen are amazing.