Francis Ford Coppola on Solitude
Francis Ford Coppola has a few things on his mind. In this 1996 interview, The Godfather director talked about mosquitos, elevator death games, and the benefits of being alone.
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Life-Size Lego 1964½ Ford Mustang
Weighing in at 1,712 pounds, this 1964½ Ford Mustang replica is made entirely of Legos. The 194,900-piece classic took 1,200 hours to assemble and measures 15 feet long, 6 feet wide, and over 4 feet tall. Unlike the life-size LEGO vehicles before it, this one includes a virtual horn and the sounds of a real Mustang engine, as well as working headlights and taillights.
SolarCity
Ta'u has an electricity problem. Located in American Samoa, the island has been using diesel generators to produce energy for its grid — at massive cost. Each generator burns approximately 110,000 gallons of fuel per year, and shipping anything to the remote location is expensive. Tesla partnered with the island to build a solar generating plant that fulfills all the islands needs, and is one of the most advanced electrical grids in the world.
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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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reMarkable Paper Pure
As back-to-school season approaches, the reMarkable Paper Pure offers a smarter way to keep notes, assignments, and ideas organized without the distractions of a traditional tablet. Its 10.3-inch black-and-white Canvas display and textured writing surface recreate the feel of pen on paper, while near-instant digital ink makes lectures, study sessions, and brainstorming feel natural. Lightweight enough to carry between classes and capable of lasting up to three weeks on a charge, it also syncs with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and popular calendar platforms, with handwriting search, text conversion, and AI-powered summaries helping students spend less time organizing notes and more time learning.
Presented by reMarkable.
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24 Hours at the World's Best BBQ
The title of "Best BBQ in the World" is pretty subjective — we all have our own idea of what's best. For Bon Appetit deputy editor Andrew Knowlton, the best BBQ in the world is Franklin's Barbecue in Austin, Texas. Andrew loves it so much, he spent 24 hours working there, and documented the entire day.
How China Is Changing Hollywood
With strict guidelines and restrictions on foreign films, obtaining a piece of China's box office revenue is no easy feat. Studios can either share their revenue, co-produce with a Chinese company, or pay a flat-rate fee to get their films through, but the country still only allows 34 films in. To ensure their films make it on the screens, Hollywood will change locations, characters, and even scripts to depict China in a positive light.
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Evolution of the F1 Steering Wheel
From a simple wood-and-metal circle to the ergonomic square packed with buttons, the steering wheel has went from just turning the wheels to the nerve center of modern race cars. The basic function of the wheel hasn't changed, but what's now asked to do has changed radically since the introduction of the automobile.
Alpha Jetman
The jetpack is no longer the stuff of science fiction and James Bond. Together with the French aerobatic team Patrouille de France, Yves Rossy, Vincent Reffet and Fred Fugen perform an amazing choreographed demonstration flight. Flying with eight jets, the three Jetmen have no problem keeping in tight formation with France's air demonstration team.
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Hustle Essentials Tattoo Care Kit
Fresh ink deserves more than a tube of generic ointment, and the Hustle Essentials Tattoo Care Kit delivers everything needed to protect it from day one. The travel-friendly kit combines the brand's signature Tattoo Balm, a gentle foaming tattoo soap, and an easy-to-apply aftercare wrap into one streamlined system designed to keep new tattoos clean, moisturized, and protected throughout the healing process. Vegan, dermatologist-tested, and trusted by tattoo artists around the world, the collection removes the guesswork from aftercare while helping preserve crisp lines and vibrant color long after you leave the studio.
Presented by Hustle Butter.
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Carbonite Cloud Backup
Carbonite takes the stress out of protecting the files you don't realize you need until they're gone. The cloud backup service automatically saves files and photos in the background as they're created, eliminating storage caps and the hassle of manual backups. Everything is encrypted and accessible from any device, so if a laptop crashes, gets damaged, or disappears, you can restore your data to a new machine without starting from scratch. It's the kind of set-it-and-forget-it service that quietly does its job until the moment you need it most. Enjoy up to 40% off right now.
Presented by Carbonite.
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Every Story Is The Same
Try as we might, there's just no such thing as an original story. Every character seems to follow the same rhythm and balance of decent and return. Even history's oldest tale of life and death follows this same pattern. Using Dan Harmon's The Story Circle, Will Schoder explains why every story, no matter the medium, is actually the same.
Nature's Take on Engineering
The world's greatest research and development team might be nature. Of course, it does have billions of years of experience. Keeping this in mind, engineers are now turning to the natural world for inspiration and design solutions in a practice called Biomimicry. Experts Maria O'Farrell and Kevin Beck explain how the plants and animals around have influenced some of techs greatest innovations.
