Eiger Speed Record
Swiss climber Ueli Steck trekking up the Eiger mountain at a record pace of 2:47:33 hours all by himself.
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Odd Balk
During a game against the Oakland A's, Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander threw a pitch that stumped the nation. About four umps, six coaches, and three minutes later, the pitch was ruled a balk and Verlander was ruled an ass.
Rugby Kick Jackpot
Stuart Tinner hit the jackpot when he destroyed the Crossbar Challenge on his first try, winning himself a cool 250,000 pounds or 404,975 US dollars. It's about time someone finally stuck it to professional sports and their impossible halftime games.
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Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
Presented by Minecraft.
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Augustinus Bader Haircare Collection
After redefining luxury skincare, Augustinus Bader is applying the same scientific rigor to haircare. Powered by Professor Augustinus Bader's patented TFC8 technology, a platform backed by more than 30 years of research, the collection is designed to support healthier, stronger, and fuller-looking hair from root to tip while addressing signs of damage and scalp imbalance. The lineup spans everything from The Shampoo and The Conditioner to targeted treatments like The Hair Oil, The Leave-In Hair Treatment, The Scalp Treatment, and The Hair Revitalizing Complex supplement, with each formula clinically tested to deliver measurable results. Rather than masking problems, Augustinus Bader's approach focuses on creating the ideal environment for healthier hair, bringing the same breakthrough innovation that transformed skincare to an entirely new category.
Presented by Augustinus Bader.
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The Stars On Facebook
Altoids are calling out all of the stars on Facebook. We bet you're the Like-A-Lot. Come on, you know you want to like it.
Rock
Oh baby, Goliath better be ready to tango on April 16, 2011 because it's the beginning of the 2011 NBA Playoffs starring yours truly, the Rock.
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Orange Power
Tropicana is demonstrating how the natural energy of oranges can make beautiful sparks.
It's Called A Manwich
Some things just aren't manly enough to talk about while eating a Manwhich. On the other hand, ripping out mass amounts of weights and underage bear wrestling are.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
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Nike Back to School Collection
The return to routine deserves a wardrobe that can keep pace. Nike's Back to School Collection is built for wherever the season takes you. The Nike Par ADV Golf Jacket delivers weather-ready protection from the first tee to rainy commutes, while the Nike Club Wool Varsity Jacket brings timeless athletic style into cooler evenings. Heading beyond the pavement, the ACG "Misery Ridge" GORE-TEX Jacket is ready for changing mountain conditions. Complete the look with vintage icons like the Air Jordan 4 Retro or lace up the Nike Alphafly 3 when it's time to chase your next personal best. Whether you're heading back to campus, back to the office, or simply back into your routine, Nike's latest collection is built for the season ahead.
Presented by Nike.
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Wilkins Coffee Muppets
In the late 1950's, Jim Henson produced some slightly morbid muppet commercials for Wilkins Coffee with the sole message "Drink our coffee, or die." They meant business.
Mentos Traffic
Dragee is once again channeling the fresh, positive mentos way of life to walk across the busy street unscathed. Maybe he should start eating Tic-Tacs.
