Fargo: A Video Essay
Fargo is a distillation — of the Coen brothers growing up, the great state of Minnesota, and even the mindset of America itself. This essay delves into the many threads that run through Fargo and its comments on American life.
-
How Is Your Phone Changing You?
Between checking your Facebook, scrolling through Instagram, and dominating Candy Crush, looking at your phone has become a part-time job. This has caused an increase in near-sightedness and the introduction of No Mobile Phobia. AsapSCIENCE explains exactly what your phone addiction is doing to your brain and your body.
Stanley Kubrick: The Cinematic Experience
There are no accidents in the work of director Stanley Kubrick. Every prop, camera pan, angle, or zoom is deliberate. Channel Criswell gives an excellent 20-minute look at the fanatical detail in Kubrick's films.
-
Nike Ava Rover
Performance comfort gets an upgrade with the Nike Ava Rover. Engineered for the city and built for the daily hustle, the silhouette stacks responsive ReactX foam underfoot for all-day energy return and comfort, while a sleek, breathable upper is wrapped in durable mudguards for a locked-in feel. Lightweight, city-minded, and designed to move, the Ava Rover is the go-anywhere answer for those who don't stop moving, even on their days off.
Presented by Nike.
-
Nike Calm Mules
Built for laid-back days and easy transitions, the Nike Calm Men's Mules deliver off-duty comfort in a sleek, water-friendly design. Molded from a single piece of contoured foam, they offer a seamless fit with subtle grip, airy cutouts, and a removable heel strap for a custom feel. Made with sustainable materials and finished in neutral tones or RealTree camo, they're the effortless slip-ons for wherever life takes you.
Presented by Nike.
-
Greatest Moments in Hacking History
In a new animated series, Motherboard is going behind the hacks to see what goes into pulling off some of history's biggest computer crimes. For the pilot episode, hacker Samy Kamkar describes the time he created the fastest spreading virus of all time, that ultimately took down Myspace in 2005.
No Sandwiches In Space
What some people will do for a corned beef sandwich. There's a very good reason that astronaut food comes in solid blocks or bottled liquids. The crumbs and other floating debris could damage sensitive equipment aboard the craft. But astronaut Michael Young was determined to bring his own corned beef sandwich.
-
Caliber Fitness Program
Getting fit takes more than hitting the gym or counting calories. Caliber's science-driven program combines strength training, cardio, and nutrition, with expert coaches tracking your progress 24/7. They check in regularly, keeping you motivated and on course, while real-time insights into your workouts, nutrition, and habits allow for personalized, actionable feedback. Members see results up to 50% faster than training alone — and right now, all coaching programs are $100 off through the end of September.
Presented by Caliber.
-
Garden of Life Meal Replacement Shake
When brunch isn't in the cards, reach for Raw Organic Meal Replacement Powder—a truly clean, all-in-one shake that packs 20 g of organic plant-based protein, 6 g of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and enzymes from 44 raw superfoods. It's USDA Organic, Non-GMO, vegan, gluten- and dairy-free—and tastes shockingly smooth for something so loaded. Just shake it with water or almond milk and you've got a whole-food meal that fuels the hustle, not the junk.
Presented by Garden of Life
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
-
NBA Stars Read Tweets About Themselves 4
No matter how many of these Jimmy dishes out, they just never get old. With the Finals underway, he took another turn at NBA greats. Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Stephan Curry take turns getting a Twitter beatdown for the latest edition of Mean Tweets.
Raiders! Side-by-Side Comparison
Three 11-year-old boys from Mississippi were so moved by Spielberg's classic Raiders of the Lost Ark, they set out to make their own version of the movie. Every scene was shot, with the exception of the airplane sequence. 35 years later, the friends reunited to finish what is one of the greatest fan films of all time.
