Movies and violence have been intertwined since the beginning. In today's modern world of superhero films and Michael Bay explosions, striking the balance between action that furthers the plot and action simply for the sake of action has skewed mostly in the direction of the latter. This video essay looks at the excellent, awkward action in the work of writer and director Shane Black.
Most Olympic sports are rather self-explanatory — cross the finish line first, be the most accurate, do more flips with less mistakes than your opponent. But fencing is a completely different story. The sport happens so fast, and the rules are so arcane, that a layperson has hardly any idea of what is happening or why. Vox gives you a brief primer on fencing, its history, and how the rules work for the three different events.
What do pirates, goats, and narcoleptic monks have in common, you say? Together, these three things are responsible for your soul purpose in life — coffee. In this funky animation, you'll learn the bizarre history behind the discovery of your beloved brew.
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Staying connected when traveling abroad can be a headache. Roamless makes it easy. Their eSIM-based service works in 181 destinations worldwide, delivering fast mobile data, hotspot support, and zero speed limits. Simply download the app, install the eSIM, and enjoy pay-as-you-go service at rates that are up to 90% cheaper than traditional roaming and data that never expires. New members get a $1.25 free credit to test it out.
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Off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Catherine King and Wayne Adams have been building their floating home over the last 24 years. With an art gallery, garden, and all the fish you can eat, it's as off-the-grid as a home can get.
We've seen 3D printed glass, lightsabers, and even tattoos. Now the robots are invading our kitchens. With programmable cooking, not only will the machines be able to create unique food items that otherwise couldn't be duplicated in our homes, but it will also be able to control the nutrition in our daily diets. Creative Machines Lab director Professor Hod Lipson reveals how his students at Columbia University are revolutionizing what's for dinner.
Since their launch over ten years ago, Bombas has been dedicated to making high-quality clothing — first just socks, now tees, underwear, and more — while providing the same essentials to people in need. This holiday season, they're offering up to 15% off select packs while donating an essential clothing item to those in need for each item purchased. From Performance ankle and no-show socks to slippers and boxer briefs, their men's line has you covered, and there are options for ladies and kids. Their gift boxes remove the need to wrap — socks don't play well with wrapping paper, after all — and new customers can save an additional 25% off all socks, with free shipping for orders $125 and up.
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Graphic design has been revolutionized by computers like few other industries. What once took an army of people and massive machines, can now be done from your couch. Graphic Means looks at the history of graphic design and how the computer revolution turned it on its head.
Chicago native Chance the Rapper and Nike band together to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics: team and togetherness. Featuring original lyrics by Chance and powerful images of United States Olympic athletes projected on the cityscapes of Chicago, Nike reinforces the message that we're all in this together — even if we're not on the court.
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