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.
While some are focused more on the medicinal effects of CBD and THC, many are simply looking to enjoy themselves. FOCL's Feel Good gummies are formulated for exactly that. Each one includes 25mg of CBD and 5mg of Delta 9 THC, which, combined with 250mg of L-Tyrosine, help promote relaxation, improved mood, and mental well-being. They're vegan, made without GMOs, and are free from pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials. Third-party lab tested to ensure potency and purity, they're also imbued with a tasty blood orange flavor.
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Nike's original Air Zoom Drive was released in 1999. 25 years later, in partnership with Drake's NOCTA brand, it's making a return. This updated take has an upper made from mesh and leather, with the former offering breathability while reducing weight. A sock-like inner sleeve improves the feel, while a visible Zoom Air unit in the heel provides responsive cushioning during active pursuits. It's finished with NOCTA North Star logos on the rear and insole and reflective textiles on the upper to increase visibility during nighttime sessions.
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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.
Debuted in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 is arguably the most influential sneaker in history and looks striking in this tuxedo-matching black and white colorway. The Retro High silhouette has a premium leather upper featuring a stitched-down Swoosh logo, the classic Wings logo stamped on the padded collar, and a perforated toe box. Nike Air-Sole units cushion your feet on and off the court, while the solid rubber outsole provides traction on various surfaces.
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Nike revisits its All Conditions Gear archives to bring back a trail shoe from the '90s. The ACG Air Exploraid returns with the model's signature retro details, including the neoprene bootie, a layered upper, mesh on the midsole, and ACG branding at the heel. While the silhouette is the same, the shoe is updated with sustainable materials such as existing plastics, yarns, and textiles from post-consumer and post-manufactured waste. It's offered in the original Ash Green colorway and an all-white Light Orewood Brown option.
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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.