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.
Bred from Spain's legendary Black Iberian pig and raised on a diet of nuts and grains, Campo Grande's Ibérico Pork earns its title as The Wagyu of Pork. With marbling that rivals Kobe beef and an ultra-low melting point that melts on the tongue like butter, each cut delivers an umami-packed punch that's rich, savory, and almost impossible to believe is pork. With a forgiving nature, Ibérico Pork can be the centerpiece of truly incredible tasting dishes without the need to be a seasoned cook. For a limited time try a starter box of Campo Grande's best-selling cuts starting at just $149, and get an additional 3 free welcome gifts as you indulge in your journey of Campo Grande. Enjoy $70 off your order with code uncrate.
BullRing takes a straightforward approach to personal performance with a line of purpose-built performance rings designed to support size, stamina, and confidence. Designed and shipped from Minnesota, the FDA-registered brand focuses on discreet, easy-to-use products with a sizing system designed to help users find the right fit. Discreet next-day shipping and secure checkout round out an experience built around convenience and privacy.
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.
Duke Cannon's Big Ass Brick of Soap is exactly what the name promises: an oversized bar built for long-lasting performance rather than quick replacements. This Costco-exclusive four-pack bundles four hefty 10-ounce bars, each crafted to deliver a rich lather and substantial feel that easily outlasts ordinary soap. With bold signature scents and the brand's unmistakably no-nonsense approach to grooming, it's a practical upgrade that keeps the shower stocked for months while offering exceptional value in a warehouse-sized package.
This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
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.