Land Of Wheat And Maize
Musician Justin Vernon gives a heartfelt account of growing up and the connections he sustains to his hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Giant Backyard Luge
How do you deal with unending cold weather and buttloads of snow? You build a luge in your backyard. At least, that's what one Minnesota family did, according to this KTNV Channel 13 Action News report.
Liberty Tattoo
Have a horrible mistake of a tattoo that you need covered up? Not to worry — just go see Nekkid Nate and the team at Liberty Tattoo. They can fix that — unless, of course, "that" is a face tattoo and you're running for office.
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MyHeritage DNA Kit
MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
Presented by MyHeritage.
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Nike Air Max Waffle SP
Nike merges two icons into one silhouette with the Air Max Waffle SP, combining the Tuned Air midsole of the Air Max Plus with the lightweight upper and rugged Waffle outsole of the original Waffle Trainer. The result is a modern hybrid built for all-day comfort with a clear line back to Nike's heritage, offering enhanced stability and a more responsive ride. It's a crossover built to handle mixed terrain with a confident stride that easily fits into your daily rotation.
Presented by Nike.
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Honest Facebook Look Back Video
If you use Facebook, you've no doubt seen tons of Look Back videos hitting your timeline in the last few days — but none as brutally honest as this one.
Leno's Last Monologue
After 22 years, Jay Leno is retiring from his gig as the host of The Tonight Show — for real this time. Watch his final monologue above, and remember — Jimmy Fallon takes over in just 10 short days.
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Don't Get Anxious
Stay calm. It's Friday, you've been at work half an hour, and you're already jonesing to get out the door. In honor of your already heightened sense of anticipation, BuzzFeed would like to spread a nice layer of anxiety on top.
The Size Of Google
Google is a big company — a really big company. But beyond YouTube, Google Search, and Gmail, Google has its hands in many advanced technologies. ColdfusTion takes us through some of the acquisitions Google has made and where the company might be heading in the future.
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IQBAR x Thomas Keller Nutrition Supplements
IQBAR x Thomas Keller presents two surprisingly elegant functional nutrition favorites: Salted Caramel Chip Bars and Yuzu Mango IQMIX. The Salted Caramel Chip Bar blends 12 g of plant-based protein with toasted macadamia nuts, rich salted caramel flavor, and five brain-boosting nutrients (like lion's mane, magnesium, MCTs, flavonoids, and vitamin E) in a low-sugar, low-carb format. Meanwhile, the Yuzu Mango IQMIX hydration sticks deliver a refreshing combo of real yuzu and mango, brain-supporting lion's mane, and magnesium L-threonate, all while zeroing out on added sugar. It's gourmet meets functional.
Presented by IQBAR.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching Program
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
Presented by Caliber.
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The Real Benefit Of Organic Food
Healthcare Triage takes on the touchy subject of organic versus conventionally grown food. Going through several studies, the conclusion may surprise you.
In Defense of the Selfie
It's easy to hate on selfies — after all, they're narcissistic, normally taken with bad cameras, which in turn makes them low-quality, provide less-than-flattering angles for our faces, and oftentimes involve a mirror and unfortunate reflections. But maybe they're not as bad as they seem — as long as you quit thinking of them as photographs.
