The motherlode of high-budget action films of the 00s gave us some of the best car chases ever. But it was the Fast and the Furious franchise that blew the lid off of chase scenes, building a multi-billion dollar series of films based around cars — and wrecking them spectacularly. Donut gives you their 10 best chases from the 00s.
It isn't a debate. There isn't any other answer. The best vocalist in the history of rock, and possibly one of the best vocalists ever, is Freddie Mercury. But what made his voice so good? Polyphonic looks at the techniques and even actual scientific studies to see what made Freddie's voice unlike any other.
SOREL expands the Horizon collection by carrying the rugged DNA of its iconic Caribou boot across three silhouettes built for changing terrain and seasons. The Callsign Horizon Low GTX brings the concept closest to a sneaker, pairing waterproof GORE-TEX® construction with lightweight Livelyfoam cushioning and a Vibram XS Trek Evo outsole for everyday traction. Moving higher, the Daystorm Horizon GTX combines full-grain leather, GORE-TEX® waterproofing, and a rugged Vibram® lug outsole for everything from wet city streets to the trail. At the top of the lineup, the Caribou Horizon GTX modernizes SOREL's winter icon with 200 grams of insulation, seam-sealed leather, a GORE-TEX® membrane, and Caribou-inspired Vibram traction for snow, slush, and cold-weather exploration.
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Luca Faloni's Classic Denim Shirt gives a refined Italian treatment to one of menswear's most dependable staples. Made in Northern Italy from robust 100% Italian cotton denim, the shirt pairs a clean button-up silhouette with a signature Paramontura one-piece collar, Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, and a rounded hem. It's pre-washed to prevent future shrinkage and available in slim or regular fits, making it equally suited to wearing on its own or layered through the seasons. Available in six colors, the Classic Denim Shirt brings Luca Faloni's understated approach to a piece that needs little embellishment to work almost anywhere.
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In order to find the man behind the famous dialogue of Mortal Kombat, you need to go upstairs to the pinball department. Steve Ritchie designs pinball machines — more of them than anyone in history — and downstairs, Mortal Kombat was being developed. When the devs needed a sinister voice for the announcer, they knew just who to ask.
It seems like only yesterday Atlas was merely running on a treadmill and wobbling across footholds. Now, the humanoid robot is doing backflips. Backflips. Not to mention it totally stuck the landing. At this rate, humanity is only one cartwheel away from complete extinction.
If you have a question about skateboarding, Tony Hawk is the guy to ask. Besides being a legendary skater, he's also a really nice guy and loves sharing his knowledge. Tony took questions from Twitter users about everything from how to ollie to the best starter board for someone with a midlife skateboarding crisis.
One thing by itself can't do much. But when things work together, the possibilities are nearly endless. Whether ants, humans, or cells, you need lots of small parts to make a whole. Kurzgesagt looks at emergence and how it underpins life on Earth as we know it.
Kenneth Cole New York gives the classic Chelsea boot a refined everyday update with the Tully. A sleek almond toe and rich bay brown suede upper keep the silhouette versatile enough for the office or a night out, while elastic gore panels and a rear pull tab make for easy on-and-off wear. Underfoot, a cushioned, removable insole and flexible rubber outsole prioritize comfort without sacrificing its clean profile. Available in medium and wide fits, the Tully is a no-fuss addition to any fall footwear rotation.
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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.
Today is a lucky day. You not only get to learn how to make a breakfast hash, but you get to learn it from Matty Matheson. Although he shares his version that includes potatoes, black beans, and salsa verde, the ingredients are really up to you. Just make sure you include those little pockets of cheese.
In 1997, the fashion world was rocked when Italian designer Gianni Versace was murdered outside of his home in Miami. The second season of American Crime Story focuses on the murder of Versace by spree killer Andrew Cunanan and the bizarre events leading up to the crime and its aftermath. Starring Édgar Ramírez, Darren Criss, Ricky Martin and Penelope Cruz, the series premieres January 17, 2018 on FX.