Every pinball machine has similar features, but no two pinball machines are alike. Flippers, bumpers, and gravity combine to make for a game of randomness and chance — but it isn't as random as it looks. Vox digs deep into the theory of pinball to show how randomness isn't really a feature and how to dramatically increase your score.
If you're not a car owner or a VIP, the chances of you getting a tour of Tesla's Fremont factory are slim and even if you do, getting one led by CEO Elon Musk is nearly impossible. Until now. The engineer entrepreneur guides you through his California car manufacturing plant where the Model 3 is produced. During the walkthrough, Musk talks about the importance of robots and humans, production speed, and the brand's most popular colors.
You probably know the exact region or even vineyard your wine comes from. But what about that cork in the bottle? Although they seem menial, that plug is just as vital to your glass of Cab as the grapes inside and the method used to harvest the cork to make them is equally as strenuous. The delicate process begins in Portugal with a group of harvesters that have been keeping the tradition alive for generations.
Velocity celebrates a milestone with its 500th Ford Bronco restomod, a masterclass in craftsmanship, performance, and design. Cloaked in Space White Pearl with gray sunset graphics, this Bronco flexes Velocity's signature attention to detail, from color-matched billet accessories to black 17-inch Method wheels. Inside, the VR Exclusive center console, Alcantara-accented leather seats, and heated front buckets elevate comfort, while a built-in wireless charger modernizes the cabin. Under the hood, the Gen 4X 5.0L Coyote V8 delivers next-level performance. A testament to Velocity's legacy and innovation, this build isn't just another restomod—it's a statement.
Fans of Virgin's various travel offerings and just globetrotters, in general, will want to look at the latest Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard† offer. For a limited time, new customers applying between now and March 31st, 2025 will earn 60,000 bonus Virgin Points when they spend $3,000 in the first 90 days of opening their account*. Those points can be used towards stays at Virgin Hotels, flights on Virgin Atlantic**, Virgin Experience Gifts, and cruises on Virgin Voyages. Cardholders also earn 3 Virgin Points for every $1 spent on purchases with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels, and Virgin Voyages, 2 Virgin Points for every $1 spent on dining, grocery stores, select streaming services, and EV charging, and 1 Virgin Point for every $1 spent on anything else where Mastercard is accepted. All these benefits and more are available for a $99 annual fee.
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days of account opening. To receive points, your Virgin Red Rewards card must be successfully linked
to your Virgin Red account and your credit card account must be open, in good standing and not
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**Price correct as of 1 February 2025. Example price is for a one-way Saver reward seat from London to New York in Economy Classic. Taxes, fees and carrier-imposed surcharges apply, which will vary according to choice of cabin, departure airport, destination and date(s) of travel. The price of reward seats is variable and will be displayed at the time of booking.
Old of age and reaching the end of his reign, King Lear calls his family together to make a striking announcement — he will divide his kingdom between his three daughters. Each one makes a pleasant statement to their father, with the exception of the youngest, whose piece of the kingdom is split between the two elder siblings. She's then left to fend for herself until the death of her father, while the two older sisters begin a war to oust Lear before his reign has ended. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emile Watson, and Florence Pugh, King Lear comes to Amazon Prime August 20, 2018.
The Queen of Soul wasn't just a soul singer; she embodied soul itself. Franklin had 112 singles hit the charts, won 18 Grammys, and brought her gospel background to the forefront of music. Vox looks at Franklin's roots in the church and how that laid the groundwork for her amazing career as one of the greatest singers of all time.
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Dive into a brand-new world of flavor and relaxation with the Kind Oasis THC Seltzer Bundle. This curated 4-pack is the perfect way to sample Kind Oasis's finest THC seltzers. Whether you're craving a crisp and refreshing sip or a bold and tangy kick, this bundle has it all. Enjoy the smooth Cranberry Old Fashioned (2.5mg) or the cool Ice Ice Berry (5mg) for a chill refreshment, while Lemon Fader (10mg) and Paradise Punch (10mg) offer a tropical and tangy escape in every sip. Crafted with fast-acting Delta 9 nano-emulsion, these seltzers take effect in just 10-15 minutes, making them the perfect companion for any occasion.
James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal return to the 70s for another round of The Deuce. The second season picks up five years later and everything has changed as the New York porn scene enters its Golden years. The show returns to HBO September 9, 2018.
Tinker Hatfield is a legend in the sneaker world. The architect turned Nike shoe designer made a name for himself designing icons like the Air Max 1, Nike MAGs, and his collaborations with Michael Jordan. While at his Portland warehouse, Hatfield reminisces about some of his big career moments as well as the inspirations that fuel his creative process.