How Soy Sauce Is Made
Soybeans, wheat, salt, and mold — the basic ingredients belie the complex process behind making soy sauce. Perfected over centuries, Masatsugu Fueki details how Fueki Syoyu Brewing has made soy sauce for over 220 years.
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We Are The Champions
Not every war takes place on the battlefield. We all know the popular places of competition like the pitch, diamond and gridiron, but each culture has its own unique ways to see how we stack up against one another. From cheese rolling to frog hopping, We Are The Champions looks at some of the most bizarre, entertaining competitions around the globe.
Superintelligence
James Corden wants to blow up the world — or rather, a global artificial intelligence that speaks to Carol Peters through nearby electronic devices in James Corden's voice does. Carol happens to be the most average person on Earth, and it's her job to convince this AI spare humanity in just three days. Starring Melissa McCarthy and James Corden, Superintelligence premieres on HBO Max this Thanksgiving.
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Nike Alphafly 3 Shoe
Lace up for long-distance performance with the Nike Alphafly 3. Built for marathon pacing, it combines two Air Zoom units with a carbon fiber plate to store and return energy with every stride. Paired with a ZoomX foam midsole, the shoe keeps you feeling fresh mile after mile, while its lightweight construction and notched laces make it the most responsive Alphafly yet. Designed to support speed and endurance, the Alphafly 3 delivers performance that makes long runs feel effortless and leaves personal bests in the dust.
Presented by Nike.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching Program
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
Presented by Caliber.
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Remembering Alex Trebek
There are a few people who, when they pass, leave a void that will never be filled. Alex Trebek is one of those people. The enormously popular host of Jeopardy! for 36 years, Trebek passed away on November 8, 2020. In this emotional tribute, executive producer Mike Richards revealed that Trebek worked up until two weeks before his death and that 35 episodes of the classic show will air between now and Christmas.
The Origins of Holiday
The trailer for Lil Nas X's first single in two years is giving us both The Santa Clause and Back to the Future vibes at the same time. The rapper even went as far as to enlist the original Marty McFly Michael J. Fox to appear in the 48-second video, warning him about the horrors of 2020. Titled "Holiday," the song will drop on November 9th.
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Miles Morales is getting his own video game for PlayStation and Sony is showing off his abilities. Developed by Insomniac Games, It'll be the second release in the Marvel's Spider-Man series and will pick up with the Harlem teen a year after the original game. He's fully adapted to the suit and his new powers, including a venom blaster and rechargeable camouflage. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be released on PlayStation 5 November 12, 2020.
The Mandalorian As An Anime
The Mandalorian might be the best thing to come out of Disney's acquisition of the Star Wars franchise. Even better is this intro by Malec, imagining The Mandalorian as a sci-fi western a la Cowboy Bebop.
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Skechers x John Deere Slip-ins
Skechers teams up with John Deere for a work shoe built to handle long days without slowing you down. The Slip Ins DLux Pro Reel Cutting pairs waterproof protection and slip resistant traction with a cushioned, relaxed fit that is easy to step into and comfortable from morning to night. Rugged enough for the job site and comfortable enough for everyday wear, it is a practical upgrade for anyone who puts their footwear to work.
Presented by Skechers.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
Presented by Masterworks.
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Disney Research's Realistic and Interactive Robot Gaze
Disney gets one step closer to creating its own Westworld scenario with its latest technology. Using a humanoid animatronic bust, they demonstrate their hyper-realistic system that creates simple motor movements like breathing and blinking along with a lifelike gaze that stares deep into your soul. The developments will lead to complete human-robot interaction that engages people and will one day take over the world.
Gorillaz / Valley Of The Pagans ft. Beck
Virtual band Gorillaz latest video takes place in a virtual Grand Theft Auto-inspired joyride through Los Angeles — the "Valley of the Pagans" alluded to in the song title. Joined by Beck via Fruitime, the crew travels through a wormhole to Plastic Beach, a reference to their 2010 album of the same name.
