Inside The World's Largest Pencil Factory
Look inside the 252-year-old Faber-Castell factory to hear the history and philosophy of one of the world's largest writing implement manufacturers.
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Chicken Training
"If you can train a chicken, you train anything."
Magnetic Mousing
How the red fox hunts field mice, called 'mousing' - using extremely sensitive hearing, an excellent vertical leap, and the magnetic field of the North Pole - under three feet of snow.
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RiseGuide
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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Emu Tango
Serveral skittish emus (and an ostrich or two) panic a weasel ball toy - until it dies and they move in for the 'kill'.
Super Mario NYC Subway Map
The people at RIPT Apparel have made the best map of NYC's subway lines you'll see today - in the style of Super Mario World.
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Bluetooth Man: Google Glass Edition
Interacting with Google Glass will be similar to using a Bluetooth headset - everyone wondering why someone is talking into space at no one in particular. Ed Bassmaster gives a taste of the future and pranks mall shoppers while talking to Google Glass.
Flight Of The Bumblebee
A hypnotic note-accurate visualization of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee".
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Vita Coco
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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MetMo Fractal Vise
MetMo brings the fractal vise into the 21st century with a compact design built for precision work. Featuring six independent movements, its fractal jaws conform to objects of virtually any shape, securely gripping delicate components and irregular materials alike. The versatile tool functions as a portable third hand, whether mounted to a workbench, packed into a toolbox, or integrated into a larger workshop setup. Ideal for intricate projects and detailed craftsmanship, the Fractal Vise combines historic engineering with modern manufacturing. Available in black or stainless steel finishes, it offers either 32mm or 82mm jaw openings to accommodate a wide range of tasks.
Presented by MetMo.
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Jesus Saves
A short portrait of the message behind Jesus Saves, a graffiti artist most active in the 90s and 00s, in his own words.
