Life and Size
Size. It determines more about living things than nearly any other measurable factor. Kurzgesagt demonstrates this in most illustrative way possible — by throwning animals off of a tall building.
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The National / Carin at the Liquor Store
The National has released a new video for "Carin at the Liquor Store" from their upcoming album Sleep Well the Beast. A hazy ballad about someone you saw every day but didn't have the gumption to talk to. And then, years later and thousands of miles away, you wonder what's happened to them. Sleep Well the Beast is out September 8, 2017. Pre-order the record here.
More Animated Book Covers
Two years ago, Henning M. Lederer had an idea: What if all those abstract academic book covers you came across in the library had animated covers? Henning found another trove of material, and has set another series of covers in motion.
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Minecraft Dungeons II
Minecraft Dungeons II takes the block-building phenomenon into a new action-RPG adventure, expanding the dungeon-crawling formula with a fresh campaign, deeper combat, and more ways to play together. Players can explore sprawling, procedurally generated environments, battle familiar Minecraft mobs and formidable new enemies, and build out their characters with customizable gear and abilities. Designed for solo players and co-op crews alike, it blends the accessible creativity of Minecraft with fast-paced action, exploration, and loot-driven progression for a new way to experience the Overworld.
Presented by Minecraft.
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Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie
The hoodie has long been a casual staple, but Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie gives it a more refined identity. Crafted from an ultra-soft brushed cotton blend, the lightweight layer delivers warmth with a smooth hand feel while maintaining a relaxed fit that never looks oversized. Ribbed cuffs and hem, a cleaner silhouette, and an elevated finish make it just as appropriate for travel and weekend dinners as it is for off-duty afternoons. It's the kind of everyday essential that quietly replaces every other hoodie in your rotation, proving that comfort and polish can coexist.
Presented by Collars & Co.
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Kayaking Inside an Abandoned Ship
An easy kayak cruise turned into an epic adventure when a man found his way inside an abandoned ship. The spooking interior looks like it's been completely gutted or at least rotted away, and the sound of water dripping and lapping of the steel inside is almost creepy.
Art, Science, and LAIKA Studios
LAIKA Studios specializes in traditional stop-motion animation — but combines that with modern CGI effects and technology like 3D printing. A packed roster of talented artists seamlessly combines traditional techniques and modern movie making processes to create an experience unlike any other. Watch the people behind LAIKA describe the creative and practical process behind their work in this short.
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The Shins / Half A Million
The Shins latest video from their 2017 album Heatworms is a stop-motion affair — but not like any stop-motion you've ever seen. Made by LAMAR+NIK, the entire video was filmed on a white backdrop. Then, over 5,000 stickers were cut from almost 5,000 frames to create the animation.
Christopher Nolan in One Minute
Tick. Tick. Tick. That's the sound of time. In this minute-long supercut by Art of the Film, the films of Christopher Nolan count down in anticipation of the release of Dunkirk, the director's latest film.
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Simple App
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
Presented by Simple App.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
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mother!
With films like Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky isn't known for making subtle, easy-to-watch films. mother!, billed as a psychological thriller, definitely looks to be an Aronofsky work. Starting Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Ed Harris, the film is set for a September 15, 2017 release.
Game of Thrones Loot Train Attack
Spoiler warning. After years of waiting for these three dragons to grow up and their mom to find a place to finally use them in anger, HBO unleashed the nuclear option in "Spoils of War", the fourth episode of season seven. Dragon mom Daenerys met the Lannister army column escorting the haul from the sack of Highgarden — and all that was left was ashes. Cast and crew of Game of Thrones describe what it was like creating one of the biggest battles yet in a show full of them.
