The Avedis Zildjian Company started making cymbals in 1623 in Constantinople, part of the former Ottoman Empire. Now based in Massachusetts, Zildjian is the largest maker of cymbals in the world. Paul Francis is Zildjian's Cymbal Master, making sure that every crash comes out perfect before it gets into the hands of drummers around the world.
K2 on the border of China and Pakistan is the second-tallest mountain in the world and one of the most dangerous — around one in every four of the people who reach the summit don't make it back. Polish skier Andrzej Bargiel successfully summited K2, and then skied back down over 28,000 feet, making him the first person in the world to do so.
This 15-pair gift box from the London Sock Company features effortlessly stylish colors like black, navy, grey, burgundy, hazelnut, and more. Socks may be small, but the right pair can make a big difference by capturing confidence and optimism in every step. Crafted from the finest materials, these socks are designed to elevate your style with a touch of color. Made from London Sock Company's signature blend of Scottish Lisle Cotton, Polyamide, and Elastane, these socks don't just fit and feel better, they look better and last longer.
Presented by London Sock Co.
Some styling creams need heat to set. Others leave hair vulnerable to frizz and can leave hair greasy, or even damaged. OXFORDhill's Air Dry Styling Cream is formulated with 16 powerful plant-based ingredients that deliver the perfect amount of hold while actively improving hair health over time. The cream works with all hair types and textures and is silicone-free, vegan, and crafted without animal by-products or testing. Just scrunch it into wet, style, and go; when you run out, the aluminum tube is infinitely recyclable.
Presented by OXFORDhill.
The Slo Mo Guys have done explosions before — but not like this. Gavin and Dan travelled to the Colorado School of Mines to film the biggest explosions they've ever done, using det cord, shock tubes, shaped charges, and avalanchers. Dan is no stranger to explosives, having trained in the British Army as an explosive ordnance tech, and along with the pros at the school, captured some of their best slow-motion film yet.
At Minitaur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, you can visit 40 countries without going anywhere — along with the world's largest train set. Miniatur Wunderland has over 50,000 feet of track, a fully functioning international airport with planes that taxi, take off, and land, and dioramas of famous cities like Venice. Watch how an entire team keeps the trains running on time, from the model builders to mission control.
Toys made for her often vibrate. The male anatomy only vibrates as much as we can move our body. The Trojan Dual Pleasure Vibrating Ring splits the difference. It's made with a soft-touch ring that helps extend the sessions for him, connected to a ribbed vibrating to stimulate her. Crafted from soft-touch silicone, it's water-resistant to survive wet play, offers eight different intensities for personalized pleasure, and is USB rechargeable so it's good for multiple sessions, no matter how long they last.
Presented by Trojan.
On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.
Presented by Aspinal of London.
Weezer's epic cover of Toto's "Africa" at the request of a fan ended up inspiring some fellow musicians — Toto themselves. On July 30, 2018, Toto returned the favor by covering Weezer's "Hash Pipe" at a show in Vancouver. It's the meme that inspired a cover that inspired another cover — a true testament to the Information Age.
The Mission: Impossible franchise is all about one thing — pulling off an impossible heist. All the classic steps are there, from assembling the team of specialists to detailing the fool-proof security measures they have to overcome. Lessons From the Screenplay looks in-depth at how Mission: Impossible creates some the most memorable heist sequences in film.