I, Octopus
June 17th marks the beginning of Science Friday's Cephalopod Week. To kick off the festivities, Frank Grasso of Brooklyn College describes the sensory processes and brain structure of one of the most unique species on the planet.
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The Secret World of Foley
In every movie, there is a hidden world. Fish become modeling clay; skiffs are really boxes; a giant sword being drawn from its scabbard turns into a much smaller kitchen knife. This is the secret world of foley: adding in sound effects in a studio, using common items, while the scene plays on a screen.
All Eyez on Me Trailer
On what would have been his 45th birthday, the first trailer for the Tupac biopic has been released. Demetrius Shipp has an uncanny resemblance to the rap icon as he relives his career up to the fatal drive-by shooting in 1996. The film is lead by music video director Benny Boom and will see portrayals of Notorious B.I.G, Suge Knight, and Afeni Shakur.
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Greenworks Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower
Powered by high capacity 60-volt lithium-ion batteries, the new Greenworks 25-in self-propelled, cordless lawn mower features the industry's largest cutting width and delivers better-than-gas performance without the noise, fumes, or harmful emissions. The mower is also equipped with the industry's only dual-port auto switchover technology, so when one battery depletes, the mower automatically switches to the second battery for longer, uninterrupted runtime. The self-propelled drive system with variable speed control reduces fatigue, and the 2-in-1-discharge mode allows you to bag or mulch. Each mower is also equipped with a steel cutting deck, seven cutting heights, on-board battery indicator and EZ Fold handles for compact storage.
Presented by Greenworks.
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SimpliSafe Home Security
Cameras, smart locks, entry and motion sensors — the Simplisafe Home Security System keeps you covered the inside out. Its collection of devices doesn't just alert you of an intruder, they also have 24/7 Professional Monitoring that contacts to the police. They provide eyewitness accounts including the invader's whereabouts, if they're armed, and what they're up to, so the police can dispatch faster than a non-verified alarm. But their security isn't only about intruders. The system can also protect your home from other threats like fires, carbon monoxide, and water damage.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
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The Young Pope Trailer
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, the conflicted Lenny Belardo begins his reign as the first American Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Jude Law stars as the fictional Pope Pius XIII in The Young Pope, an eight-episode miniseries coming to HBO.
The Life Of Pitti Peacocks
Pitti Uomo is a four-day menswear trade show in Florence, Italy. With an abundance of photographers in attendance, extravagantly dressed men flock the streets in hopes of attracting their attention with their flashy frocks. Filmmaker Aaron Christian turned the event into his own wildlife special with this humorous mockumentray following the Pitti Peacocks.
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Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc Boot
Much the same as the first moc-toe boots made by the company in the 1950s, the Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc Boot is a quality shoe with a timeless design. Its upper is crafted from either premium Oro Legacy or Black Harness leather, and joined to a Traction Tred rubber outsole with a Goodyear leather welt. A cork midsole provides comfort while triple stitching and Taslan laces offer added durability. The nature of the USA-made construction allows Red Wing (or other shoe experts) to resole the boots endlessly as needed. The result is a handsome pair of boots that will still be wearable long after other purchases have gone out of style.
We suggest ordering a half-size down from your normal size. Red Wing boots should fit snug upon arrival, and break in slowly as you wear them, creating a leather-glove-effect around your foot.
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Topo Designs Klettersack
Don't let its rugged looks fool you. The Topo Designs Klettersack is just as at home roaming the streets as it is trekking the trails. Its heritage design is built with a durable1000D Cordura exterior and a fold top. The spacious interior is lined with a coated pack cloth and features a laptop compartment, zippered pocket, and a drawstring closure. On the outside, natural leather lash tabs hold extra gear, along with a zippered pocket on the top flap, water bottle holder, and ice axe loop. It's fitted with reinforced padded shoulder straps while a handle offers a top carry option. Made in Colorado.
Width: 11" / Height: 20" / Depth: 5" / Capacity: 25L
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Airplane Black Boxes, Explained
Any time an airliner goes down, the hunt for the black boxes begins. But what do these boxes actually do? Vox takes you through a quick explainer of the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, their history, and how they help investigators learn the cause of a crash.
The Hizzistory of Bizzasketball
Snoop Dogg takes a break from his nature specials to do some basketball commentary. The D-O-Double-G gives us some Hizzistory of Bizzasketball by adding his thoughts to the 1954 NBA finals.
