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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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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Simris Omega-3 for Athletes
Endurance and recovery are key to athletic performance and making the most out of your time in the gym, on the trails or on your bike. As an athlete, you already know about the importance of omega-3 to support your joints and keep inflammation levels in check. Simris provides a plant-based option of these marine essential fatty acids, thoughtfully formulated with algae grown at Simris' own farm in Österlen, southern Sweden. Simris Algae Omega-3 for Athletes will give you an extra boost of Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant from red microalgae which has been shown to increase both stamina and recovery, and to protect from muscle loss. As with all Simris omega-3 products, Simris Algae Omega-3 for Athletes provides your daily dose of marine omega-3 EPA & DHA without the mercury, PCB, and dioxins from fish, and without harming our oceans.
Presented by Simris.
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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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Quip Smart Brush
On a mission to make oral care more accessible for all, quip's Smart Brush and app aim to establish good brushing habits and make them more rewarding than ever. quip knows that feedback and incentive for completing a routine is one of the best ways to develop a new habit, and that's why this new Bluetooth connected brush will not only remind and track your brushing routine through the free quip app but also will help guide better technique through monitoring how you brush. Plus, you can earn amazing rewards (like free products and discounts) from quip and partners, just for brushing 2 minutes, twice a day. Starts at $45.
Presented by quip.
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Rogue Territory No Time To Die Supply Jacket
It's hard to follow the weather when you're busy chasing villains around the globe. In No Time To Die, the Supply Jacket from Rogue Territory keeps Daniel Craig as James Bond ready for most any conditions. It's made from 10oz American waxed canvas that's water-repellent yet not too heavy, with patch handwarmer pockets for chilly days. Details include branded nickel buttons, an interior right chest pocket, exterior welt left chest pocket, and a field tan color that will darken and patina over time. 007 can be seen sporting the jacket as he opens a garage in the first trailer, before revealing the timeless DB5. As with all waxed cottons jackets, it may need a re-waxing a few years down the road to maintain being water repellent. Handmade in Los Angeles, CA.
Sizing: True to size, sizing up if in doubt.
Care: Never wash or dry clean. Spot clean sparingly. Re-wax after 2 to 3 years.
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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.
