Why don't we take all that nuclear waste and launch it into the sun? Because rockets have a tendency to explode, and hitting the sun is really hard. The easiest way to get the nearest star involves going all the way to Jupiter first. MinutePhysics explains.
Fan's are hard on their team's players. They're always claiming they could catch better, tackle harder, and run faster. Well this is proof that you can do no such thing. A regular guy compares his sprint to those of Tim Tebow, Jacoby Ford, and Terrence Cody, reminding us why they're professionals and we're not.
The Concorde was a symbol of the future. Cruising at twice the speed of sound, it could cross the Atlantic in three and one half hours. After over thirty years in the sky, it was retired with nothing to replace it. Vox looks at the economics that shut down one of mankind's visions of the future.
The holidays aren't the only time to find great deals. With Jos. A. Bank's Winter Sale, you can stock up your wardrobe for a successful year ahead. From now through February 2nd, they're offering up to 70% off clearance items, with specials running each week on specific categories. From casual shirts and pants to soft pima cotton sweaters, dress clothes, and accessories, there's something for everyone, all at prices that won't put a dent in your 2025 plans.
Worn by His Airness during the Bulls' record-setting 1995-96 season, the Air Jordan 11 is among the line's most iconic entries. To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake, Nike is giving them a serpentine makeover with the Retro LNY. Replacing the normal patent leather mudguard is an iridescent snakeskin pattern that gives the shoe a fresh look, paired with a translucent outsole and white upper. As always, Nike Air technology keeps feet comfortable, whether lacing them up for a pickup game or a night on the town.
What started as a hobby, is now the world's largest model railroad. Bruce Williams Zaccagnino began his miniature world in the basement of his home, slowly adding bridges and track until it grew into the 52,000-square-foot installation it is today. In this documentary, the man behind the model describes how Northlandz came to be.
It's a long, perilous trip to the Red Planet, not to mention trying to survive once you're there — just ask Matt Damon. Elon Musk's SpaceX company wants to take us there. Here's a few ideas that will help make the trip possible.
Kobe Bryant tragically passed away nearly five years ago, yet his legacy is arguably stronger than ever, with countless athletes citing his "Mamba mentality" as inspiration. Nike's Kobe Bryant Collection lets them show support on and off the court. Included are Dri-FIT essentials like shorts and tees, Therma-FIT hoodies and pants for hangouts and cool weather sessions, and, of course, a lineup of signature sneakers.
Nike's Pegasus is an incredibly popular running shoe for everyone from serious athletes to weekend warriors. The Pegasus Premium takes its winning formula and gives it an upgrade. It has a circular knit upper that's incredibly lightweight and breathable and sits atop a triple stack of running tech. That includes full-length ZoomX foam, the first-ever sculpted Air Zoom unit, and a ReactX foam midsole, which combine for exceptionable responsiveness and energy return. At the base, a zonally-designed waffle outsole provides traction and durability.
With most directors like Kubrick and Scorsese favoring the color red, it seems the Coen brothers are keen on green. In his latest essay, Jacob T. Swinney explores their use of the grassy hue in their films. By diluting all of the other colors in scenes from No Country for Old Men, The Big Lebowski, and Inside Llewyn Davis, you really get a good idea of how much the directing duo favor the color green.
Before Edward Snowden blew the lid off the NSA, Thomas Drake helped expose a NSA program called Trailblazer. As a former executive at the super-secret spy agency, Drake had first-hand knowledge of their programs. VICE sits down with Drake in an interview about the NSA and what he knew.