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Gymkhana Ten
Ken Block loves to drive. Ken Block loves cars. Ken Block absolutely hates tires. Really, really hates tires. Ken Block hates tires so much that he does everything in his power to destroy them. Burnouts, power slides, stunts, and hooning around in general — there isn't anything Ken Block won't do to destroy a set of fresh, sticky rubber. In the 10th installment of his Gymkhana series, Block rips apart at least 20 sets of tires driving five different cars to their absolute limit.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Based on Maria Semple's novel, Cate Blanchett has gone missing. The agoraphobic stay-at-home mom suddenly disappears right before the family is set to go on a trip to Antarctica, leaving her 15-year-old daughter to find her. Directed by Richard Linklater, Where'd You Go, Bernadette will be released in theaters on March 22, 2019.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
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.
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Collars & Co Riviera Swim Trunks
The coast is calling this summer, from the beaches of Santa Monica to the shores of the French Riviera. Collars & Co. reimagines the classic swim trunk with the Riviera Collection, delivering a tailored silhouette designed to move effortlessly between the water and the rest of the day. Cut from a lightweight, quick-drying stretch fabric, each pair replaces the traditional mesh lining with a built-in performance liner for all-day comfort. Equally suited for a morning by the ocean, an afternoon coastal drive, dinner overlooking the marina, or rooftop drinks after sunset, the Riviera Swim Trunk keeps up with every summer lifestyle.
Presented by Collars & Co.
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Glitter Bombing a Package Thief
When Mark Rober caught a couple stealing a package off his front porch, he had an idea — make their day a little brighter with a massive glitter bomb. Taking a little inspiration from Home Alone, Rober created a glitter bomb that not just spreads Christmas cheer, it also is equipped with four phones that track location and video of the suspects, and fart spray to ensure they throw it away, so it can be reused. The trick package works so well that a friend of his borrows it with great results. The moral of this Christmas story is: Don't be a thief!
25 Chemistry Experiments in 15 Minutes
Chemists specialize in turning one thing into another. From the ancient and largely unsuccessful art of alchemy to modern day medicine, chemistry has been a huge part of pushing civilization forward. Andrew Z. Szydło is a chemistry teacher and in this TEDx talk, goes through 25 fascinating science experiments in 15 minutes.
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Year In Search 2018
The year has nearly come to an end. Before you put 2018 behind you completely, take a look back at the events that shaped it through Google's most searched topics.
Rooftop Skiing in France
Some people start their day off with a jog, others shred the rooftops of France. Richard Permin is the latter. In this sport short, the ski pro shares his morning routine gliding and flipping across the powder-coated rooftops of Avoriaz 1800.
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Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
Presented by Minecraft.
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Camino Gummies
Camino gummies offer a refined alternative to the traditional summer cooler, delivering precision-dosed, hemp-derived THC in terpene-tailored formulas designed to match the moment. Whether it's a backyard barbecue, a beach day, or an evening on the patio, the collection lets users choose everything from low-dose 2mg servings to standard 10mg options for a more controlled, clear-headed experience. Each blend pairs specific botanical terpenes with predictable dosing to complement different social settings, providing a lighter way to unwind without the next-day hangover. For those looking to rethink summer entertaining, Camino makes a compelling case for leaving the six-pack behind.
Presented by Camino.
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Home Alone Games with Macaulay Culkin
Home Alone has entered the cultural lexicon as a holiday classic, but the same can't be said for the franchise of games spawned by the movie. Angry video game nerd James Rolfe already cost himself a few brain cells reviewing both of the NES games, but a chance knock on the door reveals an unexpected guest — with every Home Alone game on a variety of systems, from the Gameboy to the 2006 Europe-only Playstation 2 version.
Ready Player One VFX
Ready Player One was a box office hit in 2018, with director Steven Spielberg taking Ernest Cline's 2011 novel of future nostalgia to the big screen. The visual effects-heavy film used the latest in computer animation to completely recreate the cast as avatars in a living virtual reality world, along with futuristic cityscapes and scenes from classic movies. Industrial Light and Magic takes you behind the scenes to see how Ready Player One's digital world was created.
