Mental Floss explains why we do what we do around the holidays.
Merry Christmas! Here's the Charlie Brown and Bad Brains mashup you've been waiting for.
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
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reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
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May we introduce you to the lastest crew of quirky characters from Wes Anderson's upcoming film.
Long live John McClane. Consulting with a physician, Screen Junkies set out to answer the question of how many lives John McClane would really need to film Die Hard.
Chuck Norris shows Jean Claude Van Damme how a CGI martial arts master does the spilts — with added holiday flair.
Russian visual effects company Main Road Post shows how the incredible computer-generated effects for the war drama Stalingrad were composited together with actual footage.
Clinical hair restoration has evolved into an accessible at-home solution without the need for transplants or lengthy medical procedures. The iRESTORE Elite pushes that technology further with a clinic-grade red light therapy helmet engineered to naturally combat hereditary hair loss while improving overall scalp health. Using the brand's Lumitech technology, the system combines lasers and LEDs to support hair density, thickness, scalp circulation, and ATP production. A total of 500 medical-grade lasers and LEDs provide broader coverage than traditional hair growth caps while penetrating beneath the scalp's surface to target follicles more effectively. The wearable system delivers professional-grade red light therapy treatments from home without bulky equipment or recurring clinic appointments. Enjoy $900 off during their Memorial Day sale.
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Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
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One of the all-time landmark films in the history of cinema, Fireplace For Your Home, has put Netflix on the map as not just a streaming video service, but as a creator of high art. Here, we get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the thought, vision, and agony that went into the creation of this modern masterpiece.
It's the Festivus season, and the people at Seinfeld have put together a compilation of their favorite grievances from the hit show.