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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Carbonite Cloud Backup
Carbonite takes the stress out of protecting the files you don't realize you need until they're gone. The cloud backup service automatically saves files and photos in the background as they're created, eliminating storage caps and the hassle of manual backups. Everything is encrypted and accessible from any device, so if a laptop crashes, gets damaged, or disappears, you can restore your data to a new machine without starting from scratch. It's the kind of set-it-and-forget-it service that quietly does its job until the moment you need it most.
Presented by Carbonite.
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Duke Cannon Big Ass Brick of Soap
Duke Cannon's Big Ass Brick of Soap is exactly what the name promises: an oversized bar built for long-lasting performance rather than quick replacements. This Costco-exclusive four-pack bundles four hefty 10-ounce bars, each crafted to deliver a rich lather and substantial feel that easily outlasts ordinary soap. With bold signature scents and the brand's unmistakably no-nonsense approach to grooming, it's a practical upgrade that keeps the shower stocked for months while offering exceptional value in a warehouse-sized package.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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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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reMarkable Paper Pure
As back-to-school season approaches, the reMarkable Paper Pure offers a smarter way to keep notes, assignments, and ideas organized without the distractions of a traditional tablet. Its 10.3-inch black-and-white Canvas display and textured writing surface recreate the feel of pen on paper, while near-instant digital ink makes lectures, study sessions, and brainstorming feel natural. Lightweight enough to carry between classes and capable of lasting up to three weeks on a charge, it also syncs with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and popular calendar platforms, with handwriting search, text conversion, and AI-powered summaries helping students spend less time organizing notes and more time learning.
Presented by reMarkable.
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momentm Ignition Hydration Supplement
Most hydration formulas are built for race day. Momentm's Ignition is designed for every day. Instead of loading up on sodium and sugar, the daily hydration mix combines a balanced blend of electrolytes with magnesium, potassium, coconut water powder, and functional ingredients including InnoSlim, Curcousin, Tulsi, and green tea extract to support hydration and metabolic wellness. With less than one gram of natural sugar, no caffeine, and no artificial sweeteners, Ignition is intended to become a daily ritual rather than a post-workout recovery drink. Grounded in Ayurvedic principles and modern clinical research, it offers a more measured approach to staying hydrated, while a limited-time summer promotion adds a complimentary orange water bottle with the purchase of two boxes.
Presented by momentm.
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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.
