Boston Dynamics' walking and balancing robots have often been described as nightmare-inducing, but never has the company referred to their own creations as such — until now. In this leaked footage from their latest conference, they announced their newest robot Handle, a wheeled design that has the ability to lift heavy loads, jump, and cause nightmares. Meet your demise at the 3:45 mark.
Oakland, California-based producer and musician Russell E.L. Butler is a Moog fanatic. In the first episode of Moog's Sonic Origins, Russell talks the island of Bermuda, how it inspires his music, and how it brings it to the masses using their analog synths. Listen to more of Russell's work at his Soundcloud page.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, Cuba found itself in a very difficult position. The flow of goods was abruptly cut off, leaving the island nation isolated and in need of basic supplies. Cubans turned to their own ingenuity and bicycles en masse — leading to creative solutions to a variety of problems. BMX rider Frank Gonzalez describes how he progressed in BMX riding, despite a lack of parts and government restrictions.
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On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.
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Coffee is finally entering the 21st century. Scientists have sequenced the genome of the geisha coffee plant, renowned for its aroma, complex flavors, and sky-high price tag — about $300 for a half-pound. The genome of the geisha has been made public, and the information promises to be a boon to growers and coffee fanatics the world over.
A lot goes into choosing the right beer, and that unique lever behind the bar may play a bigger role than you think. From Budweiser to microbrews, AJS Tap Handles has been crafting unique works of art for 30 years. All of their pieces are made in the U.S. at their Random Lake, Wisconsin shop and include over 30,000 unique tap handles, ranging from snow globe-topped grains of wheat to intricate hand-painted kings.
It gives your hair body and volume, and it does so with only five ingredients. Formulated with only Bentonite, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, and a minimal fragrance, the OXFORDhill Texture Styling Clay delivers hair a high hold with a matte finish. It coats every strand, creating hair that looks thicker, sheds less, and has enough volume to cover the scalp. Styles can be re-shaped throughout the day, and locks will remain nourished, while the natural formula soothes scalps and won't clog pores.
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Located in the Jura mountains in Saint-Germain-en-Montagne, France, Jeujura has been inspiring playtime for the last 100 years. The Castle Fort & Catapult Building Set takes children back to the days of the Round Table, where knights protected the kingdom from unwanted intruders. The 270-piece model constructs a castle fort, complete with a drawbridge, prison, watchway, flags, horses, and a catapult. Made from beech and maritime pine from French forests and processed in French sawmills, their pieces are colored with water-based tints and come in recycled cardboard boxes.
Syracuse University was looking to revamp their brand and enlisted the help of Pentagram. After finding a historical connection between the college's School of Journalism and famed type designer Frederic Goudy, the firm decided to start with a font he created in 1910 for publisher Fredrick Sherman. Using Sherman as a base, Brooklyn type designer Chester Jenkins revived the century-old typeface to live in the 21st century.
This project has all the makings of a great skate film — cool tricks, good location — but this one is just a little more unique than others. Filmmaker Philip Evans took Jak Pietryga and Chris Jones' London skate session and turned it into a work of art by printing the entire thing on paper. You can check out how all of the magic happened with some behind-the-scenes shots on his Instagram.
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