James Gop is taking the idea of shopping local to a new level with his forest-to-table fare. The culinary artist uses nature as his grocery store, foraging through the Berkshire Mountains to find his ingredients. By using such unique elements, he's created inspiring dishes like birchwood ice cream and pine bark beignets to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
In a three-part essay, The Royal Ocean Film Society examines UPA — the animation rebels that took the talking animals and singing bullsh*t out of cartoons. The first installment starts at the beginning and how a fallout with Disney eventually led to their edgy style. The final two parts will be released later this year.
If the Star Wars dry spell until Episode IX releases next December has you down, Disney has plenty of Star Wars spinoffs and shows coming. Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures is a serious of animated shorts featuring the best-known characters from the series, like Skywalker, Solo, and Princess Leia. The series is streaming on the Star Wars Kids website or YouTube channel.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Tinto Amorío's Chaand Sampler brings together four standout natural wines crafted for the modern table. The centerpiece is Chaand, a limited-production red blend of Carignan and Zinfandel from Mendocino made through semi-carbonic maceration with only 250 cases produced. It's joined by three organic bottles: the cherry-forward Jajaja, the golden-hued, skin-contact Bheeyo, and the bright, tropical Monje. Each wine is vegan, low in sulfites, and made with zero added sugar, showcasing clean, minimal-intervention winemaking at its best. Whether you're gifting or hosting, this collection captures the artistry and vibrance of natural wine culture in every pour. Enjoy 15% off orders of $50+ with code UNCRATE15.
Mark Hogancamp was nearly beaten to death by five men and spent 40 days in a coma. After recovering, he turned to an unusual form of therapy — building a massive World War II-era camp in miniatures. The camp had Mark's real-life friends, family, and even his attackers. From Robert Zemeckis, director of Forest Gump and Cast Away, Welcome to Marwen is based on the true story of Mark Hogancamp, and stars Steve Carrell and Leslie Mann. The film comes to theaters October 12, 2018.
First things first, all bacon is delicious. Some just happen to be slightly tastier than others. Expert Eli Cairo of Olympia Provisions puts these slabs of crispy goodness to the test by trying to separate the prime specimen from the cheaper version in American streaky, turkey, Canadian, and Euro cuts.
Natalie Portman channels her inner Gaga for her latest role. Directed by Brady Corbet, Portman plays a pop superstar named Celeste who can't seem to escape violence. The first half of the film centers around her younger years and rise to fame in 1999 while the second part jumps to 2017 where the singer is now a mother on the verge of a comeback. Also starring Jude Law, the film is slated for release December 7, 2018.
Bringing order out of the chaos around us is one of the defining characteristics of being human. Nothing represents this quite like the watch — ticking away the moments that make up a day, segmenting them into quantifiable chunks that we can order our days around. For one man, this is his life's work, bringing order to the chaos of broken watches.
Ranked the best fitness app for 2026 by CNN Underscored, BODi is a comprehensive training platform built around consistency and scale. The program delivers professional workout plans accessible online and through the app, structured to support regular training at home or on the move. A digital membership offers access to more than 140 trainers and a selection of efficient 10-minute workouts designed for busy schedules. For a deeper commitment, members can tap into BODi's full library of over 8,000 workouts spanning beginner to advanced levels. For a limited time, subscriptions start at $99 for the first /year or grab , with a 10-minute workout plan available for $10/month.
Born from a waffle iron experiment by Bill Bowerman, Nike's Waffle Racer returns with updated materials and a modern build. Originally released as the "Moon Shoe," the silhouette keeps its low-profile, track-inspired design while swapping in knit and suede uppers across new 2026 colorways. A foam midsole adds everyday comfort, while the signature waffle outsole delivers the same traction that defined the original. The result is a retro runner that balances heritage design with easy wearability.
Christopher Chen from the Trondheim Table Tennis Club pulled off possibly the best table tennis shot of 2018 or maybe ever. During a match in Norway, the 15-year-old player was battling it out during an intense rally when he stunned his opponent, the crowd, and the internet with a near impossible save.
The International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth for 20 years. The first module was launched in 1998, and since then, the ISS has been more than the most distant research platform in history — it also represents what we are capable of when we come together for a common goal. In honor of the ISS' 20th anniversary, The European Space Agency released the longest timelapse ever recorded from space.