Indigofera and the dye made from it has a long history in Japan, dating back to the 1600s. Used not just for color, it was worn under the armor of samurai for its natural stiffness and antibacterial properties. It even found its way into firefighter clothing, as indigo can be flame retardant up to 1500 degrees. In Tokushima, Japan, only five farmers still grow the labor-intensive plant renowned for its beautiful shades of blue.
Just because people are busier than ever doesn't mean they're getting more done. Between emails, social media, and random cat videos, procrastination eats up most of our time. It's not just a human problem, even computers get caught up in menial tasks. After observing our programmed friends for 50 years, computer scientists have compiled some good strategies for effective time management.
In 1999, friends Marilyn Wagner and DJ Ginsberg bought boxes of letterpress blocks and plates for $2,000. These letterpresses and plates were advertisements made to run in newspapers, and spanned the history of film — from silent movies to Star Wars. The Marilyn and DJ have spent years cleaning and cataloging the collection, which was appraised at over $10 million — but have yet to find a buyer.
Running 26.2 miles is a lot different than tackling your local charity 5K. To accommodate the needs of marathon runners, Nike created the Alphafly line, now in its third generation. It employs two types of Zoom cushioning — a high-stack ZoomX foam midsole that encourages a smooth transition and Air Zoom units in the forefoot for an energy return boost. A wide, full-length carbon fiber Flyplate improves forward propulsion, and the breathable Atomknit 3.0 upper is paired with a lacing system designed with racer input to enhance comfort.
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With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.
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Looking back on 2017, we will have wished it only last seven minutes. Another generally bad in year a string of bad years going back until pretty much the dawn of humanity, 2017 was proof that the only thing humans truly love is making each other miserable — and that 2018 will be more of the same.
Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren in an all-out lightsaber battle is a video game we want to play. John Stratman sort of made that a reality when he created this arcade version of a scene from The Last Jedi where the two Jedi go head-to-head.
Over the past 35 years, Golden Krust has grown from a single restaurant in the Bronx to a Caribbean-owned Goliath with over 120 locations in North America. Now they're partnering with Vita Coco on a special deal to celebrate tropical flavors. Through June 30th, guests can add a Vita Coco drink — Juice or Original — to their order for just $1 with the purchase of one of the chain's signature jerk chicken meals. By pairing the refreshingly sweet coconut drink with savory, spicy, and slow-cooked jerk, it's a great summer treat.
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While some are focused more on the medicinal effects of CBD and THC, many are simply looking to enjoy themselves. FOCL's Feel Good gummies are formulated for exactly that. Each one includes 25mg of CBD and 5mg of Delta 9 THC, which, combined with 250mg of L-Tyrosine, help promote relaxation, improved mood, and mental well-being. They're vegan, made without GMOs, and are free from pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials. Third-party lab tested to ensure potency and purity, they're also imbued with a tasty blood orange flavor.
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Although modern cinema relies heavily on dialogue to tell their stories, some filmmakers are skilled enough to get their point across with no words at all. Christopher Nolan is one of them. To demonstrate the power of visual storytelling, Nolan's latest film Dunkirk was edited down to an eight-minute silent film and even with its lack of sound, it's still just as intense as before.
The F-bomb in the title is the only censoring in the trailer for Netflix's The End of the F**king World. Based on Charles S. Forsman's graphic novel, the eight-part series follows a homicidal teen and his possible first victim as they hit the road to wreak havoc on anyone that gets in their way. It's set for streaming January 5, 2018.
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