Jonah Hill's Mid90s Hip-Hop Knowledge
If you're going to make a film called Mid90s, you better know a thing or two about the era's hip-hop. Director Jonah Hill proves worthy when he takes The Genius Test and passes with flying colors.
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Scaling the Universe
When trying to grasp the scale of stars and planets in an infinite universe, our finite minds have trouble visualizing how big things get out there. Most visualizations use a fixed perspective, where a larger planet or star appears to be the same size in the frame as the one before it. Corridor Crew took a different approach, setting Earth as the size of a tennis ball, and placing stars of increasing size in familiar a cityscape to help us truly see how small our neck of the galaxy is.
How Spies Use Disguises
The stereotypical James Bond-esque spy doesn't need disguises. Disguises almost seem a relic of campy Hollywood B-movies in the post-WWII, tech-laden spy era, but they're used far more often than what we mere mortals would believe. The CIA even has a Chief of Disguise and Jonna Mendez was the Agency's guru. In this interview with WIRED, Mendez explains how the best spy agency in the world uses disguises and how it takes more than makeup to make on effective.
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Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile makes staying connected refreshingly simple with no contracts and plans built around real value. New customers can save $45 by getting the Unlimited plan for just $10 a month for the first three months, then $25 a month after, delivering unlimited talk, text, and data without long-term commitments. With flexible prepaid options, Buy Now Pay Later phone plans, and annual upgrade access for iPhone and Galaxy devices, Boost keeps premium connectivity affordable and easy.
Presented by Boost Mobile.
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Fold Bitcoin Gift Card
The Fold Bitcoin Gift Card™ makes gifting simple and meaningful. Each gift card lets you give up to $500 in bitcoin securely. Put the world's best-performing asset of the past decade directly into someone's hands. Available at Kroger stores nationwide and online.
Presented by Fold.
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Bird Box
Take The Quiet Place and swap sound for sight, then you'll have Bird Box. Based on the post-apocalyptic novel by Josh Malerman, Sandra Bullock must embark on a two-day journey down a river to get her and her children to safety. If that doesn't seem nightmarish enough, mysterious beings are lurking around, waiting to overtake people through their vision so she'll have to do the whole thing blindfolded. The cast also includes Trevante Rhodes, Sarah Paulson, Lil Rel Howery, and John Malkovich and will be released on Netflix December 21, 2018.
Rams
His 10 principles are a part of basic design training worldwide. His work for Braun and Vitsœ is both highly-functional and museum-worthy. Rams is a documentary about Dieter and his work, helmed by Gary Hustwit — the director of Helvetica, and thus well-versed in geeky design detail — and soundtracked by none other than Brian Eno. Coming December 2018.
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Why Beauty Makes Us Happy
What makes something beautiful is hard to explain — but humans seem to have an innate way to know beauty when they see it. From early stone tools to cave paintings and modern masterpieces, beauty has been a part of humanity since there were humans. But the broader question of why we find things beautiful and how that helped us to survive and evolve is an open one. Kurzgesagt looks at beauty, and the unexpected ways it influences us.
Apollo 11's Journey to the Moon
You've seen the launch and watched Neil Armstrong take those first steps but that was only a part of the mission. A lot happened during the eight-day journey between the Earth and the Moon to make the lunar landing a success. This animated breakdown details exactly what took place during the deconstruction of the Saturn V rocket and Apollo spacecraft.
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Nike Zoom Vomero Roam
Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at you.
Presented by Nike.
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Nike Air Max Waffle SP
Nike merges two icons into one silhouette with the Air Max Waffle SP, combining the Tuned Air midsole of the Air Max Plus with the lightweight upper and rugged Waffle outsole of the original Waffle Trainer. The result is a modern hybrid built for all-day comfort with a clear line back to Nike's heritage, offering enhanced stability and a more responsive ride. It's a crossover built to handle mixed terrain with a confident stride that easily fits into your daily rotation.
Presented by Nike.
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Discovering Argentina
Argentina boasts some of the most beautiful, rugged terrain in the world. The New York Times T Brand Studio flew to the South American country to visit three places that exemplify the culture and diverse landscapes of Argentina. Jujuy, the Iguazu National Park, and the capital city of Buenos Aires give a taste of Argentina from the outdoors to a blend of the traditional and modern.
Homecoming
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail crafts up another mind-bending thriller for Amazon. Based on the Gimlet podcast, the series follows former caseworker Julia Roberts who previously worked at a shady government facility that supposedly helps soldiers transition back to civilian life. Her mysterious departure sparks the attention of a Department of Defense auditor and things get weirder from there. Also staring Stephan James and Sissy Spacek, the show will premiere November 2, 2018.
