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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Roborock Saros 10 Robotic Floor Cleaner
It's the thinnest Roborock ever, thanks to a RetractSense Navigation System that lowers the LDS to pass low-clearance spots. It has a new VibraRise 4.0 Mopping System, which increases the mop's vibrating area by 27%, uses AI to identify stains, and raises the front wheels to provide more mop pressure on stubborn messes. Its industry-first AdaptLift chassis lets it clear thresholds up to 1.57" high. It's the Roborock Saros 10, and it's ideal for large homes with deep-cleaning demands. It also offers 22000Pa suction and zero tangle technology, ridding the house of dust and hair, and making it a complete cleaning machine. Enjoy $200 off through 2/16.
Presented by Roborock.
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Caliber Fitness Program
Getting fit requires more than just staying active or watching what you eat. Caliber uses a science-based approach that incorporates strength training, cardio, and nutrition to help you achieve your wellness goals. The program's coaches keep an eye on your progress 24/7 and check in with you throughout the week to keep you motivated and on track. That real-time visibility across workouts, nutrition, and habits helps them provide personalized, actionable guidance that helps members make progress up to 50% faster than training alone. For a limited time, all their coaching programs are $100 off for January 2025.
Presented by Caliber.
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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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Zen Dew Violet Aura Skincare
Revolutionizing skincare with a minimalist, results-driven approach, Zen Dew simplifies the glow-up without compromising effectiveness. The brand cuts through the clutter of endless routines and overwhelming products, offering intentional and effortless skincare solutions. Their standout product, Violet Aura, is a toner formulated with 73% Korean Rice Milk, 2% Salicylic Acid, and 2% Niacinamide—a potent blend that brightens, clears blemishes, and hydrates without irritation. Unlike traditional water-based toners, Zen Dew's formula uses Korean Rice Milk as its base, leading to 99% of consumers reporting smoother skin in just two weeks. Free from silicones, sulfates, and parabens — and entirely vegan — Zen Dew champions clean, healthy skin with a modern, uncomplicated approach.
Presented by Zen Dew.
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Collars & Co. Davos Puffer Jacket
Puffer jackets are warm. Filled with too much insulation, though, and they become more "puff" than "jacket". The Davos from Collars & Co. uses a clever build to maintain a sleek look. Its hood removes in seconds, taking the jacket from full coverage to a form more fitting for a night out. Lightweight poly-fill insulation provides plenty of warmth; tactical stitching and smartly placed pockets complete the package.
Presented by Collars & Co.
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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.
