Stuff in Reverse
It's stuff — in reverse. Folding laundry, rolling stuff down a slope, match sticks and beans, MarkHacks shows everything from the end to the beginning.
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The Soundtrack to Your Childhood
If you grew up in the 90s, you know classic Nickelodeon shows and their infectious theme songs. West Virginian Rick Witkowski is the man behind many of those ear worms, including shows like Guts, the Teen Choice Awards, Double Dare, and Nick at Nite. Great Big Story sat down with Rick to talk with him about his invaluable contribution to a whole generation's childhood.
The Stop-Motion Animation Behind Kubo and the Two Strings
Stop-motion animation studio Laika has blown us away with their Oscar-nominated films Coraline and ParaNorman. This year, they're going even bigger with Kubo and the Two Strings. Their new project will produce the largest puppet they've ever made and will also take advantage of some of the latest advancements in CGI and 3D printing. CEO Tim Knight gives you a behind the scenes look at all of the madness that went into crafting their newest masterpiece.
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Collagen Dream Advanced Sleep Formula Hot Chocolate
A solid wind-down ritual, Collagen Dream delivers a no-nonsense blend of function and flavor. Packed with 5g of high-absorption collagen peptides, magnesium, and sleep-supporting compounds like L-theanine and valerian root, this rich, dairy-free hot chocolate is built to help you switch off, sleep deeper, and wake up sharper. No sugar crash, no fluff — just a clean, effective formula that works as hard as you do.
Presented by The Collagen Co.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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RiseGuide
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
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TK-436: A Stormtrooper Story
Starting with Rogue One, Disney has announced plans for a Star Wars Anthology Series. There's already a Han Solo project in the works for 2018 and rumors are swirling about a possible Boba Fett origin story, but this fan-made film gives the spotlight to one of the universe's more under appreciated members — the Stormtrooper.
Paper Saw
Imagine the fortune you'll save on saw blades — as long as you cutting really thin wood. John Heisz demonstrates a saw blade made out of ordinary copy paper and it's amazing ability to cut through wood.
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Awkward Supercut
If you've been feeling the need for a good cringe, Burger Fiction has your fix. Here's some of the most awkward scenes in film all in one ungainly supercut.
A Bad Lip Reading Of The Democratic National Convention
The 2016 Democratic National Convention took place about a month ago. During the three-day event at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, we heard from the POTUS, the First Lady, Bernie Sanders, and the candidate herself, Hilary Clinton. For most of us, the only important, meaningful thing to come out of the DNC is this bad lip reading.
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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
Presented by Dreame.
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MacGyver
Like Hawaii Five-O, CBS is giving another 80s classic a modern reboot. The series will follow Lucas Till in the role of MacGyver as he duct types his way through some hairy situations. Shot by Aquaman director James Wan, the series is slated to premiere September 23, 2016.
Return of the Caped Crusaders
The Dark Knight is going back to his more comical and less angsty roots. 60s Batman TV star and mayor of Quahog Adam West is joins Burt Ward as Robin and Julie Newmar as Catwoman in this new animated picture.
