Downton Zombey
Downton Abbey gets an unexpected visit from the undead, and we don't mean Lady Grantham.
Downton Abbey gets an unexpected visit from the undead, and we don't mean Lady Grantham.
So, you've been watching Game of Thrones on HBO and you think it's pretty awesome. Well, The Axis of Awesome is here to rage all over your parade. NSFW.
Another look at Brad Pitt vs. Zombies in the upcoming film adaptation of the Max Brooks novel. Is it June 21st yet?
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
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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.
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Thought solving a Rubik's cube while juggling was impressive? Well, Ravi Fernando was just getting warmed up. The Stanford student is really going to put your non-Rubik's cube-solving self to shame with his latest trick.
Even more impressive than getting your tee shot to land perfectly in a tree, is to then hit your ball out of the tree and into the fairway. Sergio Garcia managed to do just that during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, when he hit a perfect one-handed chip shot from a tree limb 15-feet off the ground, for the most talked about double-bogey in golf history.
Melbourne-based Smith Journal profiles shipwright, merchant sailor, and tiny ship builder Ray Gascoigne as he assembles one of his miniature vessel.
Head of Malting and Brewing Science at UC Davis Charlie Bamforth gives a tuition-free lesson on the process behind creating the perfect brew.
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.
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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.
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Many of us would shudder at the mere thought of being disconnected for even a day. No directions, no reviews, no meaningless status updates from that girl who sat two seats behind you in high school calculus. Without the endless knowledge of the internet at your disposal, a person could go mad. Scary mad.
Just as Breaking Bad is getting ready to ride off into a meth-induced sunset, AMC is bringing in a new original series. The 10-episode cop drama (don't roll your eyes just yet) will follow vengeful partners Mark Strong and Lennie James (yeah, that guy from The Walking Dead) as they scum up their Detroit department with murder, corruption, and all that other dirty cop stuff. Premieres summer 2013.