Frank Zappa On Fads
Fads are a fact of life in popular music. The fickle, fluid medium can change from one minute to the next. The strange, great, and sometimes utterly bizarre Frank Zappa weighs in on fads in this 1971 interview with Howard Smith.
Fads are a fact of life in popular music. The fickle, fluid medium can change from one minute to the next. The strange, great, and sometimes utterly bizarre Frank Zappa weighs in on fads in this 1971 interview with Howard Smith.
Pogoing has evolved from just catching a few hops in the driveway. In case you're not convinced, here's the proof. Pros Dan Mahoney, Dalton Smith and Nic Patino do flips and jumps you never knew were possible with pogo sticks. The guys take their skills all across Utah, with extreme videographer Devin Super Tramp capturing it all.
You probably spend the majority of you day on a computer of some kind. Our lives practically revolve around them. But there's one component behind those amazing machines that make everything they do possible. In this TED-Ed lesson, Gokul J. Krishnan explains the important role a transistor plays in making our computers do what they do.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup turns North America into the center of the football universe, Nike revisits a silhouette rooted in the culture that surrounds soccer. Originally designed for indoor play, the Gato LV8 transitions from the futsal court to everyday wear with a denim upper that brings a relaxed, lived-in character to the classic profile. A low-cut silhouette, foam midsole, and gum rubber outsole retain the comfort and traction that made the original a favorite among players, while its understated design fits naturally into modern wardrobes. Whether heading to a watch party, the stadium, or the neighborhood pub before or after the final whistle, the Gato LV8 carries the spirit of the game beyond the pitch and into life.
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Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
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Jerry rides again in another season of his Crackle web series. Although it's going to be hard to top the POTUS, Seinfeld takes Jim Norton, Margaret Cho, and Judd Apatow out for coffee in a new lineup of classic rides. Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee returns June 16, 2016.
This fan edit of The Shining lets you explore the film in a way never seen before. Shots from the Kubrick classic are digitally stitched together to create a very strange trip through the psychological thriller.
When the dour, cultured sideman to Krusty the Clown finally found his voice, actor Kelsey Grammer gave it to him. A former writer on Cheers began working on The Simpsons, and Kelsey took to hanging around the set, oftentimes to sing songs. Sideshow Bob finally ditched his silent act, and Mr. Grammer had been harboring the perfect voice for years.
Fill your Game of Thrones void this summer with a new HBO comedy. The series follows Danny McBride and Walton Goggins as they go head-to-head be the Principal after Bill Murray's retirement from what must be the most amazing high school ever. The war begins when the first season premieres July 17, 2016.
Drake's NOCTA label draws inspiration from childhood storybooks, transforming the iconic Air Force 1 Low into a sneaker rooted in nostalgia. While retaining the silhouette's familiar DNA, the silhouette introduces a series of thoughtful details that set it apart from the original. The phrase 'Love You Forever' is embossed into the midsole, while the traditional outsole stars are replaced with heart-shaped motifs along the toe and heel. A premium leather upper, supple lining, and padded collar maintain the comfort and versatility that made the Air Force 1 a staple in the first place. Equal parts sentimental tribute and everyday sneaker, the NOCTA Air Force 1 offers a fresh perspective on one of Nike's most enduring silhouettes.
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The modern sneaker rotation demands versatility. One day starts with a flight across the country, the next with a coffee stop across town. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 thrives in both worlds, combining the technical complexity of an early-2000s running shoe with the understated versatility of an everyday staple. Layered mesh, synthetic suede, and plastic accents create a distinctive honeycomb-like look, while Zoom Air cushioning and a foam midsole provide comfort for long days on your feet. Originally built for performance, the Vomero 5 has become one of Nike's most adaptable silhouettes equally comfortable navigating airport terminals, city streets, and everything in between.
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The Greatest is gone. Few people, whether politicians, scientists, or social activists, have left such an indelible stamp on a society as Muhammed Ali. Brash and with the skills to back up his words in the ring, Ali challenged nearly every social norm and seat of authority in the United States during his career: His conversion to Islam, refusal to enter the Vietnam draft, the civil rights movement, and even causing friction within the black community itself in the build up to his match with Joe Frazier. He was a boxer, but came to stand for something infinitely larger than a boxing ring.
Grab the tissues and settle in for a good cry. Burger Fiction is about to ruin your day by compiling every great tear-jerking moment in cinematic history into the saddest supercut ever.