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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TribeTokes Gummies
TribeTokes' Delta-9 THC Gummies deliver a smooth, balanced experience with clean ingredients and consistent dosing designed for easygoing, social enjoyment. The lineup now adds Pineapple as a new flavor, bringing a bright, tropical twist to the mellow Buzzed effect. Approachable and reliably crafted, they offer a simple way to enjoy THC without overthinking the dose.
Presented by TribeTokes.
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Bird Golf App
Bird Golf brings world-class instruction out of private academies and onto your phone. Built by the team behind Bird Golf Academy, the Bird Golf App delivers structured, on-demand coaching design to improve real performance—not just theory. Members gain access to a curated library of video lessons and practice frameworks used by top PGA and LPGA professionals. The video series covers everything from swing fundamentals to scoring strategy designed to help golfers progress at all skill levels. Accessible from anywhere, Bird Golf's digital experience is built for modern schedules and for a limited time use the coupon code UNCRATE at checkout for 50% off your first month of All-Access, and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on all in-person golf schools with an annual plan.
Presented by Bird Golf Academy.
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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 Alphafly 3 Shoe
Propel forward with speed tuned for long-distance performance. The Nike Alphafly 3 Road Running Shoes are designed around marathon pacing, combining two propulsive Air Zoom units with a carbon fiber Flyplate that stores and returns energy with each step. Paired with a ZoomX foam midsole, the shoe delivers a fresh, responsive ride from the first mile to the finish line. Lightweight construction and notched laces make this the most responsive Alphafly yet, supporting speed and endurance in a way that makes long runs feel effortless—and personal bests easier to chase.
Presented by Nike.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
T-Mobile's family plan flips the usual wireless math by bundling premium features competitors charge extra for into one straightforward package built to last. With three or more lines, families can save over $1,000 per year versus Verizon and AT&T while locking in a five-year price guarantee on talk, text, and data, and those savings do not vanish when promos end. Save on streaming, satellite, and more benefits they leave out. The plan includes Netflix and Hulu on Us, Apple TV for just $3 a month, premium unlimited data, international coverage with up to 30GB of high-speed data in 215+ countries, and T-Satellite for texting and data on supported apps. Add fast, app-based switching that takes about 15 minutes per line and access to America's Best Network, and it is a family plan designed for less hassle and more value.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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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.
