British Plugs Are the Best
If you want an excellent barometer of how technologically advanced a society is, look no further than their electrical appliance plugs. Tom Scott tells you why the British electrical plug is tops.
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Buzz Aldrin's Punch-Out
The debate over whether the Apollo 11 moon landing actually happened looks to have been settled — and Mr. Aldrin certainly packs a mean right hand.
Tilt-Shift Garona
Take a pint-sized tour around the stunning Province of Girona.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
Presented by Masterworks.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching Program
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
Presented by Caliber.
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Leonardo Was A Loser
Find out why Leonardo da Vinci was no genius — and how we badly warp what constitutes creativity and success. Watch part two of the series here.
Acoustic Daft Punk Medley
From "Aerodynamic" to "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", this acoustic duo picks out an impressive tribute to the electronic duo Daft Punk.
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Ancient Arachnid
Using the 410-million-year-old fossil of one of the first predators on land, scientists have recreated this early arachnid as a 3D computer-generated model. Creepy.
Pallet Surfing
Using the standardized europallet, a new form of transportation has popped up in Bratislava, Slovakia. Interestingly, due to the size of the pallet and the gauge of the tracks, this can only be done in Bratislava.
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Haworth A Home of Life Collection
Haworth's A Home for Life collection transforms work-from-home setups into zones of comfort and focus. The Soji Office Chair in bouclé pairs intuitive, all-day ergonomic support with a patented concentric-ring lumbar pad that adapts to your body, making long work sessions effortless. Pair it with the Upside Sit-to-Stand Desk, which glides smoothly from 22.6″ to 48.7″ with quiet, reliable electric lifts and customizable paddle controls. With multiple sizes, finishes, and leg styles, the collection brings high-performance design to any space, turning daily routines into workdays you actually look forward to.
Presented by Haworth
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Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
Presented by Lundi.
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Bare Knuckle In the UK
Bare knuckle boxing continues to thrive in the UK — albeit underground and unregulated. Andy Topliff wants to change that and bring bare knuckles back to the mainstream sporting world.
Rob Cantor Fooled Us All
Maybe not all of us, and at least he did write the song. Turns out the 29 celebrity impressions in Rob's song "Perfect" were done by — get this — hired impressionists. It did seem a little too good to be true.
