Yosemite National Park's El Capitan has an elevation of 7,569 feet. As if ascending it's 3,000-foot wall wasn't challenging enough, profession rock climber Alex Honnold added another level of difficulty by making the climb solo without the safety of a rope. Not to anyone's surprise, he is the first person mad enough take this on and Jimmy Chin was there to capture it all.
For all of you out there who are still riding the gluten-free train — and the normal human beings who are simply out of flour — there's finally a fried chicken for you. Without using a batter or buttermilk, Chef Matty Matheson shares his secret to making a crispy pan-fried chicken that everyone can enjoy. He tops it off with a dusting of spice and serves it with a homemade coleslaw and corn on the cob.
Sometimes it takes a while to find the words. Bob Dylan always finds the words. A year after receiving the Nobel Prize for literature, the American legend finally found the words to articulate what winning the Nobel meant to him — and it's poetry as only Bob Dylan could do it.
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
Collars & Co.'s Luxury Touch Crew Neck Sweater blends cotton and cashmere for a lightweight knit that's as breathable as it is soft. Cut for year-round wear, it delivers warmth without bulk, built-in UV protection, and natural odor resistance, making it as functional as it is refined. Finished in classic black — and other timeless shades — it's a versatile layer that moves seamlessly from work to weekend.
Japan has an aging problem. With an average age of 46, the population is not only among the oldest in the world, but it's also declining. This means Japan has a massive shortage of unskilled labor — and vending machines have stepped in to fill the gap.
This might be the biggest collaboration in music — 150 songs from 100 artists, all masterfully edited together to make one track following the last 40 years of hip hop. It isn't strictly chronological, but every song and beat intersect, with one rhyme seamlessly flowing into the next.
The morning after a massive thunderstorm, a thick, unnatural mist settles over the town of Bridgton, Maine. Hidden within the mist are creatures, unlike anything ever seen on Earth. Cut off from the outside world, the townsfolk struggle to keep from breaking down, making themselves an enemy as lethal as the things in the mist outside. Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Mist premieres on Spike TV June 22, 2017.
It isn't exactly Litchfield Penitentiary, but it's pretty close. Piper Snackman has a mission when she comes to Litchfield Academy: Getting the students to snack a little healthier. Sesame Street puts their own slightly softer take on Netflix's hit series in this parody of Orange is the New Black.
Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at you.
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With sci-fi films like District 9 and Chappie on his resume, Neill Blomkamp is more than qualified to deliver a worthy alien film. But instead of just one feature, the director is releasing a series of short films entitled Oats Studios. The project is highlighted in this full-length trailer revealing a dystopian Paris, alien creatures, and genre alums Dakota Fanning and Sigourney Weaver. Volume 1 will be available for streaming on YouTube and Steam.
The bugs are back — and they're everywhere. The all-new computer animated sequel to 1997's Starship Troopers has Rico battling the arachnids again, this time on Mars. Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer voice Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores in Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars, screening one night only in select theaters August 21, 2017.