The Last Space Shuttle Launch
On July 8th, 2011, the Space Shuttle took off for its last flight into orbit. A pilot in the area captured the launch from about 13 miles away, the Shuttle arcing toward the heavens leaving a huge rocket contrail.
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Pro Mountain Biker Rides Walmart Bike Down Double Black Diamond Trail
Do you really need a $700 bike to take on a MTB trail? Phil Kmetz tests this theory by buying a Huffy Carnage at his local Walmart for $180 and taking it down a double black diamond downhill trail. Although the breaks were completely shot, the shock absorbers were leaking oil, and the handle bars were trashed, the bike managed to get Kmetz down the trail mostly in one piece.
Battle of the Bastards VFX
The Battle of the Bastards was the best battle scene in TV or even film history. That's largely due to the visual effects done by Iloura. The studio shows how they worked in the director's practical effects, turned extras into armies, and build horses from the bones up to create chaotic combat on the fields of Winterfell for one of the most epic Game of Thrones scenes.
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Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
Presented by Minecraft.
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Simple App
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
Presented by Simple App.
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World Record Pit Stop
If you blink, you'll literally miss it. While it may look like a chaotic blur, a modern Formula One pit stop is one of the most tightly choreographed ballets on the planet. Although it technically ties the record, this pit stop by the Williams F1 team at the 2016 European Gran Prix barely qualifies as a stop, taking place in a scant 1.92 seconds.
Chasing Niagara Trailer
Pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz had a dream — to paddle over Niagara Falls. Joined by fellow kayaker Rush Sturges, Ortiz and his team train from Mexico to the Pacific Northwest to prepare. Available July 2016.
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Obama Sings Drake
Obama's already covered Drake's "Hotline Bling." By editing together some of his speeches, Baracksdubs has the POTUS flawlessly singing Drizzy's latest single "One Dance".
The Bourbon Barrel
Kelvin Cooperage builds and refurbishes bourbon barrels in Louisville, Kentucky, a tradition traced to the original Cooperage company in Scotland. Properly built and maintained, a bourbon barrel will outlast most of us, with a life expectancy in the range of 60 to 70 years.
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Nike Vapor Pro 3
Nike's Vapor Pro 3 delivers the bounce and explosiveness needed to maximize support in any hard-court scenario. Springy Air Zoom cushioning and a new rubber compound make the shoe the lightest Vapor yet, while the same midsole foam and outsole tread from the Vapor 2 continue to secure your footing for sharper cuts during side-to-side rallies and quick scrambles at the net. Structurally refined with a deeper flex notch for improved flexibility and responsiveness, the Vapor Pro 3 is ready from the opening serve to wherever life takes you long after the final point.
Presented by Nike.
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Kenneth Cole Sandals
Kenneth Cole's latest men's sandal collection is proof that summer footwear can be both polished and practical. The lineup pairs premium leather uppers with cushioned insoles and flexible arch support, creating sandals built for everything from weekend errands to vacation getaways. Styles like the Worly and Willy offer classic thong silhouettes with elevated finishes, while the Wassen introduces a modern two-tone look and the Wooper delivers a refined leather slide that works just as well with linen trousers as it does with shorts. Comfortable enough for all-day wear and versatile enough for nearly any warm-weather outfit, these are the kind of sandals that earn a permanent place in your summer rotation.
Presented by Kenneth Cole.
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Project Bloks
Imagine if the LEGOs you had when you were a kid were computer hardware — and instead of building castles and spaceships, you were building computers. Google's Project Bloks aims to give designers and developers a way to create new tangible programming experiences for the young, and the young at heart.
Horses vs Horsepower
It definitely isn't the fastest race in the world, but it's still exciting. The Collings Foundation's "Race of the Century" pits historic vehicles of multiple eras against each other, from horse-powered stagecoaches to vintage internal combustion-powered Offys with hundreds of horsepower.
