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Bellyflop Competition
Hear that? That is the sound of pain. Oslo, Norway, is home to the official dødsing competition, more commonly known in English as bellyflopping. The goal of the sport is to curl into a ball a split second before hitting the water, saving the competitors a painful slap and scoring points with the judges. Judging by the footage, it's every bit as hard as it sounds.
We're Living in a Simulation
Philosopher Nick Bostrom thinks there is a 20% chance that this universe is a simulation. Created by our future selves and running on an advanced computer, Bostrom believes that there could be an infinite number of these "ancestor" simulations. His arguments are so persuasive that he's convinced Elon Musk and Bill Gates that he's probably right.
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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.
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FlavCity Supplements
FlavCity builds clean nutrition around real ingredients and bold flavor, offering protein powders, electrolytes, lattes, and supplements made without seed oils, refined sugar, or artificial additives. The lineup focuses on simple, recognizable formulas that make healthy choices easy to enjoy, delivering convenience without cutting corners on quality. For anyone tired of overprocessed wellness products, FlavCity offers a straightforward way to upgrade daily nutrition with taste and transparency.
Presented by FlavCity.
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Sushi Robot
It may be the future of sushi, but the future of good sushi? We're not so sure. Built by Kawasaki, this bot is more of a sushi assembly machine, stacking precut pieces of fish on formed rice. And not to mention that wasabi from a tube. Although this seems to be just the beginning of an animatronic chef, we don't think Jiro has anything to worry about anytime soon.
Evolution of Racing Helmets
Rule #1 of racing: Protect your dome. Keeping the grey matter inside the skull has become a top priority in racing, and the helmet has evolved to meet that challenge. From the early days when helmets were little more than scarves to keep out dust, dirt, and exhaust, to modern impact-resistant lids of Kevlar and carbon fiber, helmets serve both form and function.
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Kylo Ren Reacts to Rogue One
Like the rest of the world, Kylo Ren woke up to the delight of a new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. With roots seated deep in the Rebel and Imperial conflict, the leader of the First Order gives his thoughts on the upcoming film. Let's just hope that really isn't Hayden behind that mask.
Don't Get Stuck In Traffic
The leading cause of your slow morning commute is you. AsapScience looks at the science of traffic jams to find out that humans aren't very good drivers, no matter what we think of our own abilities behind the wheel.
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MyHeritage DNA Kit
MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
Presented by MyHeritage.
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Happy Head Hair Growth Solution
Happy Head is changing the game in hair care by offering prescription-strength, dermatologist-formulated treatments for hair thinning and loss. Using clinically proven ingredients like Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, and Retinol, each formula is customized for your hair type, gender, and goals, all delivered through a seamless tele-dermatology platform. For an extra layer of personalization, the optional StrandIQ™ at-home DNA test analyzes genetic markers to optimize results. Enjoy an extra 25% off site wide this December.
Presented by Happy Head.
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Salt Desert BMX
Riding on salt ramps a 3,600 meters above sea level. You have our attention. BMXer Daniel Dhers takes advantage of the high altitude to shred the salt of Uyuni in Bolivia.
High Maintenance
In a city of millions, nearly everyone is a stranger. HBO's High Maintenance follows a bike-riding bud dealer that serves as the center for a cast of unconnected characters. Premieres September 16, 2016.
