The Formula Behind Every Pop Song
Sure, most pop music is what we'd call formulaic — but is it really relatable to a reliable formula? The evidence says yes, according to this video from DNews.
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Greased Lightning Afghanistan
Keeping your spirits up and stress down in a combat zone wouldn't be easy. These Swedish soldiers in Afghanistan let it out with a slick parody of "Greased Lightning."
Car Grinder
Just like the grinder for your aromatic, fair-trade coffee beans, except the Red Giant chews up cars, engine blocks and pretty much anything else into bite-sized metal morsels.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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Duke Cannon Supply Co. Puck Soap
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.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Take Your Legos Anywhere
With Build for Chrome, you can leave the bucket at home and play with LEGOs any place you have a web connection. You can even pick a geographical area with Google Maps to use as your tile base and build over any terrian in the world.
Delta '80s Safety Video
Let's face it: if you've ever flown before, odds are you completely tune out when the stewardesses go over the safety instructions. Delta has a brilliant counter: an '80s themed safety video, complete with cameos from Alf, Teddy Ruxpin, and lots of huge hair.
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How do Trees Survive Winter?
While we have the benefit of clothing, shelter, and heat to help us make it through the long cold days of winter, our friendly neighborhood trees enjoy no such luxuries. So how do they cope? Find out in this informative video from MinuteEarth.
A Brief History of Sampling
From The Beatles to The Notorious B.I.G., Eclectic Method takes a look back at the use of samples throughout the years.
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Vita Coco
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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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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Guitaro5000 Sweet Dreams
Percussion, vocals, guitar - Guitaro5000 can do it all. At the same time. Watch his impressive cover of the Eurythmics Sweet Dreams.
NFL Season In 160 Seconds
ESPN preps you for the Super Bowl by packing all the highs, lows, and story lines of the entire 2013-14 NFL season into 160 seconds.
