Firefighter POV
A first-hand look at a year on the job with Detroit firefighters from the Highland Park Fire Department.
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Save Gasol
The Lakers aren't having the season fans expected, which makes for one poor, neglected Pau. In an effort to find the loyal power forward a new home where he will be loved and appreciated, Ballerball enlists the help of Sarah McLachlan and her most emotional ballad.
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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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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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Hard of Hearing Vader
We find your lack of hearing disturbing.
Misty Mountains A Cappella Cover
Peter Hollens gives a one-dwarf, a cappella performance of "Misty Mountains" from Peter Jackson's The Hobbit.
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Close Encounter With a Polar Bear
Taken from an upcoming BBC series The Polar Bear Family & Me, delicious-smelling filmmaker Gordon Buchanan endured a 40-minute attack from a hungry polar bear while inside a perspex cage. Although the polar bear left very unsatisfied, Buchanan came away with some very appetizing footage, and his life.
Trombone Silliness
Also being referred to as Trombone Sickness, New York Philharmonic performer David Finlayson strapped a GoPro to his slide to give us all a dizzying ride on his new Yamaha Xeno.
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Filson All-Weather Tote Bag
Built for a lifetime of hard use, this tote bag is crafted from industrial-grade waterproof fabric that shrugs off rain, grit, and daily wear. Enforced with heavy-duty webbing handles and rustproof hardware, it's tough enough for rugged fieldwork yet refined enough for everyday carry. The open-top design makes for quick access, while an interior pocket keeps essentials secure.
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Duke Cannon Big Ass Brick of Soap
Duke Cannon's Big Ass Brick of Soap is exactly what the name promises: an oversized bar built for long-lasting performance rather than quick replacements. This Costco-exclusive four-pack bundles four hefty 10-ounce bars, each crafted to deliver a rich lather and substantial feel that easily outlasts ordinary soap. With bold signature scents and the brand's unmistakably no-nonsense approach to grooming, it's a practical upgrade that keeps the shower stocked for months while offering exceptional value in a warehouse-sized package.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Mini Backflip
French daredevil Guerlain Chicherit attempted the first-ever unassisted backflip in a suped-up super Mini. Looks like we'll have to wait and see if he managed to stick the landing.
366 Days 366 Seconds
Jonathan Britnell highlights his 2012 in one of the most inspiring one-second-a-day films we've ever seen.
