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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RTA Vando Collection
RTA teams up with LA Lakers forward Jarred "Vando" Vanderbilt for a new collection that channels his signature off-court style into the RTA's bold, street-luxe aesthetic. The drop fuses sharp silhouettes and premium materials with a rebellious edge reflecting Vando's rise from NBA star to style icon. Key pieces include the Marco Jacket in exclusive RTA x Vando colors, the swagger-heavy Jordan Hoodie, and the Rafa Oversized Sweatpants built for effortless flex. It's bold, modern streetwear—refined but never restrained.
Presented by RTA.
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Velocity 1972 Ford F-250
Velocity's Heritage Series 1972 Ford F-250 blends classic charm with modern muscle in a two-tone black-and-white masterpiece. Built on a Velocity Exclusive frame by Roadster Shop, it features a coilover suspension, Dana axles, and Wilwood disc brakes for uncompromising control. Under the hood, a Gen III 5.0L Coyote V8 and 10-speed automatic transmission deliver aggressive power, while a stainless steel exhaust ensures it sounds as good as it looks. Inside, woven leather seats, billet accents, and Dakota Digital gauges bring luxury to the retro-styled cabin, reimagining this icon for the modern day.
Presented by Velocity.
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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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Manscaped The Chairman Pro Electric Shaver
Whether you prefer a clean-shaven face or a bit of stubble, The Chairman Pro from Manscaped has you covered. This versatile shaver comes with two pivoting, interchangeable heads — a SkinSafe Four-Blade foil for a close shave, and a SkinSafe stubble trimmer with two length settings for the perfect 5 o'clock shadow. It's also waterproof, rechargeable, with a battery that lasts up to 75 minutes per charge, and has an LED screen to see the charge level, a travel lock, a precision trimmer edge, and an included charger and travel case. Enjoy 25% the Chairman during April.
Presented by Manscaped.
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Nike Pegasus Trail 5
The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 is built for those who refuse to choose between pavement and the path less traveled. Designed for trail running and hiking, it features a new ReactX foam midsole for a softer, more responsive ride with a lower carbon footprint. The lightweight mesh upper keeps things breathable while locking out dirt, while Nike's All Terrain Compound rubber delivers maximum support and traction in any condition. A Flywire midfoot wrap ensures a snug, secure fit when the terrain gets tricky. Whether you're chasing speed on the road or adventure in the wild, the Pegasus Trail 5 is laced and ready.
Presented by Nike.
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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.
