Leonardo Was A Loser
Find out why Leonardo da Vinci was no genius — and how we badly warp what constitutes creativity and success. Watch part two of the series here.
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Acoustic Daft Punk Medley
From "Aerodynamic" to "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", this acoustic duo picks out an impressive tribute to the electronic duo Daft Punk.
Ancient Arachnid
Using the 410-million-year-old fossil of one of the first predators on land, scientists have recreated this early arachnid as a 3D computer-generated model. Creepy.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
Presented by Masterworks.
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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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Pallet Surfing
Using the standardized europallet, a new form of transportation has popped up in Bratislava, Slovakia. Interestingly, due to the size of the pallet and the gauge of the tracks, this can only be done in Bratislava.
Bare Knuckle In the UK
Bare knuckle boxing continues to thrive in the UK — albeit underground and unregulated. Andy Topliff wants to change that and bring bare knuckles back to the mainstream sporting world.
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Rob Cantor Fooled Us All
Maybe not all of us, and at least he did write the song. Turns out the 29 celebrity impressions in Rob's song "Perfect" were done by — get this — hired impressionists. It did seem a little too good to be true.
Real-Life Football Flops
Think flopping in the NBA is bad? Imagine if everyone took a flop in real life like they do in football.
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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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Nike Zoom Vomero Roam
Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at you.
Presented by Nike.
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Waves of Grain
Planing down a pice of wood 1 millimeter at a time, Keith Skretch unlocks a hidden movement inside a tree.
Making History at the British GP
Susie Wolff made history at the 2014 British Gran Prix as the first woman in 22 years to participate in a Formula One weekend, driving for Williams Martini Racing in the FP1 (free practice) session.
