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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Nom Nom Dog Food
Between overly-processed brown kibble, canned mystery meat, and a long list of unpronounceable ingredients on labels, finding food that's actually good for your dogs can be challenging. Nom Nom makes real, good food for dogs packed with everything they need to live happier, healthier, and more energetic lives. Made with whole, high-quality ingredients you can see and formulated by Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, their recipes are for dogs of all sizes and breeds. Plus, they offer multiple proteins, so even picky pets can find something they enjoy. All their meals are prepared and pre-portioned based on each dog's age, weight, and activity level, so there's no scooping or guesswork needed, and delivered right to your door. For a limited time, owners will receive 50% off a two-week trial offer by signing up using the link below.
Presented by Nom Nom.
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Oliver Cabell Vegan Slides
When it comes to summer footwear, nothing is more versatile than a slide. Oliver Cabell gives the warm-weather go-to a vegan update with its Italian-made option. Available in four neutral colors, the sandals are crafted with an upper made from 35% corn waste and 65% bio-based polyurethane and tailored with channels to create a soft, pillowy strap across the foot. Its outsole combines 65% natural and 35% recycled rubber and features grips on the bottom to keep traction while poolside.
Presented by Oliver Cabell.
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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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Joymode Sexual Performance Booster
Shady gas station supplements and prescription ED meds have never been great options, that's why we are excited about Joymode's new Sexual Performance Booster. It's kind of like a pre-workout for the bedroom. It contains just the right amount of L-Citrulline, Nitrosigine, Yohimbine, and Vitamin C to boost nitric oxide production, increase drive, and enhance blood flow. It was developed by scientists and biochemistry PhDs. You mix it with water and drink it 45 minutes to 5 hours before sexual activity and you can expect to get one of your best erections. 20% discount with code UNCRATE.
Presented by Joymode.
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Bombas All-Purpose Performance Calf Socks
The ultimate performance calf sock to match your active lifestyle. Made with Hextec, the Bombas All-Purpose Performance Calf Socks deliver breathability and moisture management to keep you dry when running, hiking, or on the golf course. Key innovations like honeycomb arch support, a seamless toe, and stay-up technology enhance comfort, while their classic colors complement your spring sneakers. Perfect for any activity and weather, the Bombas All-Purpose Performance calf Socks are a versatile go-to. Each pair purchased another pair is donated.
Presented by Bombas.
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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.
