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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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
Presented by PLQR.
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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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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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Brixton Board Shorts Collection
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
Presented by Brixton.
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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.
