In 1968, Hot Wheels made their debut with the Custom Camaro. The die-cast cars have been racing across bedroom floors ever since. In honor of their 50th anniversary, Donut Media put together this timeline featuring some of the toy brand's most iconic releases.
They say you can't judge a book by its cover — unless it's a work of science fiction with one of those excellent cover paintings that screams to be read. Sci-fi book covers are some of the best art you can get your hands on, with the added bonus of getting a book too — oftentimes for a dollar and change. The Nerdwriter dives into the history of the sci-fi cover and how it became one of the strangest, most accessible places for artwork in the world.
The I Heart NY symbol is almost as iconic as the city itself. Designed in 1977 by Milton Glaser, the symbol was first created as an advertising campaign for the city. The campaign turned into the state's trademark logo and can still be seen in every souvenir shop 40 years later. This short film sheds light on the man behind the design and shares how his own relationship with the city inspired his now infamous graphic.
Designed in-house and crafted in their family-owned and -operated leather tannery and factories, Moral Code's selection of handcrafted footwear, bags, and accessories is built to last. They're also built ethically as certified by Social Accountability International (SAI) for production and employment practices. During their Cyber Monday, select timeless styles are up to 50% off, making them easy on your conscious and your wallet.
Built to withstand whatever life throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made to navigate city streets or nature trails in this Peat colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. These modern cargo-style pants are relaxed through the thigh with a straight leg. Featuring gusseted upper inner thighs, triple-stitched seams, and a reinforced seat. The hems are adjustable for versatility and have both a key ring and zippered cargo pockets for safe storage of essentials.
It's that time of year again — time for the annual Call of Duty reveal. The series has taken some knocks over the years for being repetitive, but Black Ops 4 looks to have added some interesting features into the multiplayer game. For actual gameplay footage, check out this Black Ops 4 playlist, until the game releases on October 12, 2018.
The country is divided. Families split down the middle. All over one thing — yanny or laurel. The audio illusion is driving the internet crazy but luckily science is here to save us. Several different factors, like the device you use, go into what each person hears but it mainly comes down to pitch. AsapSCIENCE breaks down the entire phenomenon in under three minutes while Neuroscientist Tyler Perrachione also weighs in.
Back before screen-sporting digital cameras existed, you had to wait to see the photos you'd taken. The Camp Snap Camera aims to return to this simpler time with a vintage-style, screen-free build. It has only a shutter button and flash selector switch for controls and uses an 8-megapixel sensor and LED flash to capture film-like photos. The rechargeable battery can take 500 photos per charge and the camera can hold 2,000 photos at a time; they can be offloaded via USB-C or SD card. Thanks to its sturdy build and simple design, the camera is extremely rugged, and offers no distractions, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.
Trashie's Take Back Bag is the easiest way to get rid of clothing and other textiles you do not need anymore. Simply buy a bag (or a bundle of them) fill it up, mail it back, and Trashie will ensure those items never make it to landfills, rerouting them to third-party retailers Trashie individually vets for compatibility. That means your old T-shirt, depending on its condition, could end up going to someone in need or being broken down to create carpet padding or pet bed filling, among other things. You earn exactly $30 in TrashieCash for each bag you send back, which you can redeem for deals — direct cash equivalent or a certain percentage off — to buy yourself new things from your favorite brands.
Lakeith Stanfield seems to still be stuck in the sunken place in the bizarre red band trailer for Sorry to Bother You. The Get Out actor plays Cassius Green, a broke telemarketer living in Oakland. Once a coworker gives him the secret to success, Green is transported to a macabre universe. Also starring Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Patton Oswalt, Steven Yeun, Terry Crews, Danny Glover, and the voice of David Cross, the film is slated for release July 6, 2018.
Legendary puppeteer Frank Oz signed on to play Yoda in Star Wars, but when a prior commitment forced him to leave filming early, he hand-picked his successor: Dave Barclay. At 19 years old, Barclay picked up right where Oz left off, and the transition was seamless — so seamless that it helped launch the career of Barclay, who would go on to play Jabba the Hut and various Muppets.