How To Destroy The Universe
Plotting to rule the world and conquer the galaxy are so overdone. If your evil self is looking for something truly sinister, Kurzgesgt has three delightful (and theoretical) ways to destroy the entire universe.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's Legacy
Celebrated actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his apartment on February 2. The New York Times movie critic A. O. Scott discusses his legacy while showing some highlights from his cut-short career.
MS-DOS: The Musical
Okay, it isn't actually a musical — but Diode Milliampere does use MS-DOS to compose his rich, computer-themed electronic music. Be sure to read the notes in the code while you listen to this track.
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Nike LD-1000 Flyknit
Born in 1977 during Nike's formative years, the LD-1000 was pioneered with long-distance runners in mind offering stability through every stride with its unique flared heel. As one of Nike's earliest endeavors into performance footwear, it helped cement Nike's legacy in the athletic sphere building its reputation as an olympic winner. Today, the LD-1000 returns with its original DNA woven into a Flyknit upper for a durable and breathable fit, combined with a durable waffle outsole, bringing retro running heritage into a street-ready revival that honors the past with modern running technology.
Presented by Nike.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
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.
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Gaiman Reads Green Eggs & Ham
Noted author Neil Gaiman promised to do a reading of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham if the Worldbuilders 2014 charity hit a $500,000 stretch goal. It did, he did, and it's wonderful.
Magnets in a Copper Pipe
What happens when you drop neodymium magnets into a fat copper pipe? Time slows down. Okay, not really, but that's certainly what it looks like judging by this short clip.
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Men Throwing Rocks
Most guys grew up throwing rocks, whether it was skipping them across the water or just tossing them down the street. But they didn't use their other hand. And it shows, in this hilarious film from Juan Etchegaray.
Lie Witness News
Tom Brady had a disappointing game and the Seahawks made a child's dream come true by letting him play in the fourth quarter in their blow-out Super Bowl win against the Patriots. Watch people answer questions about these and other things that didn't really happen in the Super Bowl Edition of Lie Witness News.
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Nike Tennis Classic RPM
Nike revisits its court heritage with the Tennis Classic RPM, reworking the country club staple through the lens of 1970s tennis culture and modern streetwear. The silhouette retains its low-profile shape while introducing textured uppers inspired by vintage watchbands and luxury accessories, giving the shoe a more layered look across the toe box and side panels. Gold detailing sharpens the contrast against the black full-grain leather construction. Underneath, layered cushioning and a foam midsole provide a responsive ride, while a stitched rubber cupsole and herringbone outsole maintain the traction and durability expected from a court shoe. Equally suited for early mornings at the tennis courts of Santa Monica and late nights through Chicago's streets, balancing classic sport design with an elevated but casual presence.
Presented by Nike.
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GNC Creatine Supplements
GNC is rethinking the creatine aisle with a new performance-focused lineup that scales from beginner staples to fully stacked muscle-support systems. The range starts with the straightforward Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate, delivering the research-backed 5-gram dose athletes have trusted for decades, before moving into more advanced territory with the new Creatine + HMB formula for added recovery support, Beyond Raw's dual-action Creatine MonoPhate, and the flagship AMP Creabolic, a triple-action blend combining creatine, myHMB, and PeptiStrong in one scoop. Across the lineup, the focus stays on transparent formulas, clinically relevant ingredients, and banned-substance-tested performance without the proprietary blends or overbuilt stimulant formulas crowding the category.
Presented by GNC.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement or medication. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate.
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No Pink Goop
You've seen the infamous photo of the pink sludge coiling into a cardboard box, with a vague claim of it going on to become chicken nuggets. McDonald's Canada was asked, and made this video to answer, the question of the pink chicken nugget goop and whether it's used in their McNuggets.
Richard Sherman Mockumentary
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman gets his very own ESPN 30 for 30 in this parody mockumentary featuring the many faces of Frank Caliendo.
