Beginning in 1977 — largely in part to this hit movie called Star Wars — the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reintroduced a Academy Award category for visual effects with the new and current moniker, "Best Visual Effects". Here's a compilation with a clip from every winner since, from Superman to Life of Pi.
Go behind the scenes in Vegas to see how the oddsmakers pull in $100 million for the casinos every Super Bowl Sunday in this short from The New York Times' Matthew Orr and Joe Drape.
Only complete weirdos are able to take a healthy round of tickling without a laugh. But why, exactly, do we laugh when we're tickled? Listen to Greg Foot to find out.
Dedicated to creating sustainably produced natural wines using certified organic grapes from California, Tinto Amorio's wines are among the most sought-after in the category. This sampler includes three bottles of three different varieties — Jajaja Glou Glou Red Wine, Bheeyo Skin-Contact Orange Wine, and the best-selling Monje Orange Wine. Fermented wild with native yeasts and made in limited quantities, they're perfect for elevated holiday gatherings.
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Treat your tired feet to the ultimate aprés recovery this winter with the OOcoozie Thermo Mule from OOFOS. The patented impact-absorbing OOfoam™ footbed goes beyond comfort to reduce stress on the body. Paired with a quilted, Primaloft upper for insulated warmth this modern mule is deal for sliding on when lounging around the house, warming up after a cold-weather run, or just running errands.
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The epic videos you could shoot if you only had a Cinedrone. Get a taste for what your missing with Antimedia's compilation of some of the best clips shot with their Cinedrones over the past year.
Talking toilets. A poo-topped helmet. And a bike powered by human excrement. Witness the future of bio-friendly power in this bizarre spot from the Japanese toilet makers.
Built to withstand whatever life throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made to navigate city streets or nature trails in this Peat colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. These modern cargo-style pants are relaxed through the thigh with a straight leg. Featuring gusseted upper inner thighs, triple-stitched seams, and a reinforced seat. The hems are adjustable for versatility and have both a key ring and zippered cargo pockets for safe storage of essentials.
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Designed in-house and crafted in their family-owned and -operated leather tannery and factories, Moral Code's selection of handcrafted footwear, bags, and accessories is built to last. They're also built ethically as certified by Social Accountability International (SAI) for production and employment practices. During their Cyber Monday, select timeless styles are up to 50% off, making them easy on your conscious and your wallet.
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Inspired by an interview with Ira Glass, Daniel Sax made this kinetic type video that captures the hope and disappointment between knowing what is worthwhile and creating something you yourself feel to be worthwhile.
The guys from Workaholics auditioned for Game of Thrones. Team Coco has unearthed the lost, completely inappropriate — yet somehow totally appropriate — audition reel.
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