In 2002, an accident left Kanye West with a broken jaw. Two weeks later, he recorded his debut single as an artist with his jaw wired shut. Being nearly unable to use his voice reinforced Kanye's view of the human voice as the most versatile instrument, something that became the bedrock of his approach to music. Vox looks at Kanye's career, his influences, and the way he manipulates the voice as the dominate instrument in his music.
"The Forgotten Borough", New York City's Staten Island, is home to something truly forgotten — a graveyard for derelict and rotting boats. George Ivanoff captures the final resting place for vessels from the sky in this urban exploration drone footage.
It's a sci-fi Groundhog Day. An engineer has created a device that produces unlimited energy, promising to end conflict and bring peace to humanity. When a group of masked intruders take him and his wife hostage in their own home, he realizes that unlimited energy might not be all the ARQ is capable of.
Summer is coming soon, and while we hope you're not wearing dress socks to the beach, you can start mentally preparing for the surf and sand with these Seaside Dress Calf Socks from Bombas. Made from a cotton/poly blend with just the right amount of stretch, they have the same seamless toes, Y-stitched heels, and honeycomb arch support that make Bombas' everyday socks so enticing. They also have Stay-Up Cuffs that keep them from sliding down your leg and are adorned with nautical stripes, seagulls, and snails, helping you get in the coastal mindset even if you're stuck inside for a few more months. As with all Bombas purchases, for every pair sold, one will be donated to those in need.
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Running 26.2 miles is a lot different than tackling your local charity 5K. To accommodate the needs of marathon runners, Nike created the Alphafly line, now in its third generation. It employs two types of Zoom cushioning — a high-stack ZoomX foam midsole that encourages a smooth transition and Air Zoom units in the forefoot for an energy return boost. A wide, full-length carbon fiber Flyplate improves forward propulsion, and the breathable Atomknit 3.0 upper is paired with a lacing system designed with racer input to enhance comfort.
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Generally, mastering the art of sushi making takes at least a ten year apprenticeship. Chef Andy Matsuda is fast-tracking students to masters with his school in Los Angeles the Sushi Chef Institute. Through his teachings, chefs learn the art of rice, rolling, and fish cutting in just two months.
Selfie accidents, falling ice, knife-wielding hotdogs — these are just a few of the possible ways you could meet your end. While we'd all like to slip away in our sleep, the odds of that happening are extremely unlikely. AsapScience looks the most common ways humans die, and the usually long, drawn-out process of death.
As America's most trusted printer brand, plenty of people rely on HP for everything from personal projects to important business documents. The new HP Instant Ink plan removes the biggest pain point for their printers: running out of ink. Using the plan, their smart printers can automatically order more ink, ensuring they never run out. The original HP replacement ink or toner is delivered at no extra cost with hassle-free delivery and recycling, and plans start at just $1.50/month for 10 pages, saving up to 50% over other options. For extra convenience, add the optional HP paper delivery.
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For non-aficionados, the wine aisle can be a daunting place. Instead of leaving your choices up to the allure of the label, give Naked Wines a try. They pick wines that match your tastes, determined by a short quiz, and work with world-class independent winemakers to deliver personalized selections at prices up to 60% off. Every shipment is backed by a hassle-free guarantee — if you don't like a bottle, they refund the price, no questions asked. The service also makes a great gift, and with $100 off your first order, it makes for a far more enjoyable Mother's Day present than yet another bouquet of overpriced flowers.
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How can something written by hand be a font? Comic book lettering is immediately recognizable and consistent across a variety of comic series, artists, and even publishers. Vox looks at how comic lettering gained conventions and became a font in its own right, without ever going to the typesetter.
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