Jon Copley and the BBC team behind Blue Planet did something that's never been done before: Diving over 1000 meters below the waves in Antarctica. In the frigid black water, Copley and his team found a place bursting with life, from tiny krill to the Antarctica sun seastar.
Although it might sound like a dream, living on coffee alone is not so wise. There are some positives like reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes and some cancers, but that's just with regular consumption. Like two or three cups a day. Going on an all-coffee diet leads to excess amounts of caffeine and causes headaches, nausea, restlessness and muscle spasms. Overdosing on it can even lead to more series problems like comas, trouble breathing, and cardiac arrest. So go ahead, enjoy your espressos and americanos. Just remember to keep it in moderation.
When designing new uniforms for the NBA, Nike didn't start with fabric or fit. They started with research. Lots and Lots of research. Beginning in their Sports Research Lab, they put athletes through their paces, tracking everything from their movement to their temperature. Using this data, they create the game-day apparel you see on the court today.
Trashie's Take Back Bag is the easiest way to get rid of clothing and other textiles you do not need anymore. Simply buy a bag (or a bundle of them) fill it up, mail it back, and Trashie will ensure those items never make it to landfills, rerouting them to third-party retailers Trashie individually vets for compatibility. That means your old T-shirt, depending on its condition, could end up going to someone in need or being broken down to create carpet padding or pet bed filling, among other things. You earn exactly $30 in TrashieCash for each bag you send back, which you can redeem for deals — direct cash equivalent or a certain percentage off — to buy yourself new things from your favorite brands.
The Pets Table, a premium pet food brand from the makers of HelloFresh, is redefining mealtime for dogs with its latest launch. Two new recipes offer more variety while catering to pups with common allergies. The Salmon & Whitefish with Pumpkin meal is packed with omega-3s from wild-caught salmon and promotes a shiny coat and healthy skin, while the Lamb & Beef with Brown Rice recipe delivers a hearty, protein-rich meal with real lamb as the first ingredient. Carefully prepared by veterinarians and nutritionists, The Pets Table's meals provide a balanced diet that supports optimal canine health. With a personalized subscription service, pet parents can easily tailor meals to their dog's needs, choosing from fresh, air-dried, or mixed plans. Delivered straight to your doorstep, these meals make it easier than ever to treat your pup to the best.
In this short video, Hank Green recounts the rise and fall of The Broccoli Tree. It was made famous by photographer Patrik Svedberg, even spawning its own Instagram page. It brought many people, over 27,000 to be exact until an angry internet troll tried to saw it down. Through this, we've learned not only that you can't un-saw a tree, but also the risks and the rewards of sharing what we love.
The Bugatti Veyron set the standard for the hypercar craze. Over 1,000 horsepower from a 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged motor reaches the ground through all four wheels to a top speed of over 260 MPH. The car is an amazing technical achievement — and watching how it's hand-assembled reinforces what it takes to make such an amazing automobile.
Nike offers a fresh take on a classic tennis shoe with the Killshot 2 leather sneakers. The retro silhouette is updated with a smooth leather upper, giving the model a sleek, modern appearance that softens and gains character over time. A gum rubber sole stays true to the vintage low-cut aesthetic, while recently updated seasonal colors make it even easier to style.
Simple and understated, Aspinal of London's Boston Duffle Travel Bag is luxury without excess. Handcrafted from fine full-grain leather, the single-opening duffle shape fits all the essentials needed for a weekend getaway or trip to the gym. Inside is a beautiful Argyle silk lining. Rugged top handles and a detachable shoulder strap make it the perfect grab-and-go.
On the 50th anniversary of his death, HBO is tributing the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The documentary will focus on last few years of the legendary civil rights activist's life, starting with his involvement in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to his assassination in 1968. The film will premiere April 2, 2018.
Gangolf Ulbricht is one of the last papermakers left in Europe. From his basement studio in Berlin, Ulbricht hand-crafts artisan tree-free paper using techniques he learned from Germany, Japan, France, and England. This short documentary highlights the process behind his craft which includes one of the thinnest papers in the world.