Film Meets Art 2
The canvas, the photograph, and the screen are three of the most closely linked art forms. In the second installment of Film Meets Art, even more scenes from the silver screen are juxtaposed with their still counterparts.
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The Second Brain
We've often heard of mind control, but what about gut control? The truth is, we don't actually have another brain hiding out in our bodies helping us make decisions, but our gut can influence the decisions we make. As AsapSCIENCE explains, sneaky microbes in our stomach produce both dopamine and serotonin, manipulating our cravings for their own benefit. So maybe you shouldn't always go with your gut.
The Adventures of Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones superfan Patrick Schoenmaker has finished his masterpiece: an epic, animated opening for The Adventures of Indiana Jones. Five years in the making, this title sequence follows Indy through the adventure of a lifetime. We want to see this in production, now.
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Sockwell Socks
Sockwell redefines comfort and style with sustainable, high-quality merino wool socks proudly made in the USA. Using American-made Repreve® recycled nylon in the production of 100% of its Merino and Alpaca wool blends, Sockwell emphasizes eco-conscious innovation alongside premium craftsmanship. From compression socks for active lifestyles to everyday comfort and specialized relief solutions, Sockwell offers a versatile range of products crafted from locally sourced natural fibers to meet all your needs. Ensuring a perfect fit and reliable support with every step, these socks combine functionality with style featuring vibrant patterns, trending colors, and various lengths.
Presented by Sockwell.
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Camp Snap Screen-Free Camera
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.
Presented by Camp Snap.
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World's Greatest Drag Race 2016
12 high-performance cars, one desert airstrip, and enough tire smoke to ruin the lungs of an entire town — it's the sixth installment of Motor Trend's World's Greatest Drag Race. With a few returning heavyweights and the second coming of the Acura NSX, this wasa one of the best races ever, with a surprise first-place finisher.
Reversal Revisited
Every time you watch a movie, you watch it forwards. This supercut takes a massive montage of movie scenes and plays them all in reverse, giving a surreal look at the opposite side of film we're used to seeing.
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Rorra Countertop System
Tap water contamination is one of the biggest issues facing Americans today due to deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate regulation. Over 95% of tap water tested in the US was contaminated with carcinogens and is getting worse, enter Rorra. Their new 2.5 Gallon Countertop System is built using medical-grade stainless steel and features a proprietary Enfinity™ Filter (Electrokinetic Nanofiber Filtration) to target and reduce a wide spectrum of harmful contaminants such as PFAS, Lead, Microplastics and many others. Their filters are engineered and made in the USA and last for 200 gallons per filter (or 90 days of normal use). The system features a convenient indicator system to let you know when the filter needs to be changed or when you need to add more water. Designed to last for decades and is ready to use out of the box — no installation, electricity, plumbing, or handyman needed. Tap into clean water with Rorra today.
Presented by Rorra.
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Moral Code
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.
Presented by Moral Code.
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F1 Pole Position Lap Wheel Adjustments
Imagine driving over 200 MPH around a tight, twisting road in a land rocket and typing on a laptop — that's a pretty close approximation of piloting an Formula One car. Not only are they the fastest cars on the planet, but the steering wheel is cover in buttons that adjust every aspect of the car: brake balance, fuel mixture, engine mapping, and more. This video annotates all the button presses by Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg on a pole position lap at the 2016 Baku City Circuit.
The Origin of Dogs
Dogs have been man's best friends since the dawn of time, or have they? Originating from the gray wolf, humans began domesticating the wild predators as pets thousands of years ago in western Eurasia. But new studies are showing that the wolves were not only domesticated once, but twice before they became the companions we know and love, explored in this animation by Ed Yong.
