New York City has an illustrious history of chess, and Imad Khachan is the proprietor of Chess Forum, the last chess shop in town. An immigrant with no family, Imad is "the father of everyone," in his own words. This intimate look inside Chess Forum shows the importance of community in a world where face-to-face gatherings are becoming far too infrequent.
There are a lot of rumors and half-truths surrounding space and what it's really like to be out there. Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space and has been there three times, making him a bit of an expert on the subject. Chris refutes some of the biggest myths surrounding living above the atmosphere and even confirms a few in this question-and-answer session with WIRED.
Born from hunting roots and built for modern life, melin's Duck Camo Collection revives the iconic vintage duck camo with a fresh new collection. Inspired by the classic outdoor gear that shaped countless early adventures, each hat is crafted for durability and designed with everyday versatility in mind. This drop is part of melin's HYDRO line, meaning each piece features the brand's hallmark innovations—water-repellant exteriors, a triple quilted anti-microbial sweatband, and a buoyant visor core so they float if lost out in the duck blinds. They're built to last longer than any other hat on the market, delivering the best headwear experience in the world. Whether you're heading off-grid or just going out, this camo refuses to blend in. Enjoy10% off your first purchase with code uncrate10.
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Metro is rewriting the rules of wireless with its $40 Unlimited Plan—no activation fees, no ID required, and no surprises. Just $40, period, locks you into unlimited 5G data, talk, and text, plus a FREE 5G phone like the Samsung A16 or Moto G Power, backed by a 5-year price guarantee. Prefer to keep your device? The $25 BYOD Plan gives new customers unlimited 5G for just $25/month with AutoPay — no contracts, credit checks, or fine print. Both plans run on the T-Mobile network, now the best in the U.S. with perks like Scam Shield and T-Mobile Tuesdays baked in. Fewer fees, better tech, and pricing that stays put for half a decade—this is the smart money move in mobile.
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Director Edgar Wright has been making some of the sharpest comedy films for over 15 years. With 2004's Shaun of the Dead up to Scott Pilgrim Saves the World, Wright has made the snap-zoom, whip-pan, sight gags, and match cut a part of his directorial vocabulary. TIFF takes a look at what makes an Edgar Wright film an Edgar Wright film in this supercut.
The season two premiere of Westworld introduced a new host to the show's world — the drone host. Their faceless, skinless design is exceedingly creepy, which is exactly what the creators were going for. Take a look behind the scenes at how the drone hosts were created, and how the actors inside the suits brought them to artificial life.
Velocity's Signature 1971 Ford Bronco turns a vintage icon into a force of nature. Finished in classic Boxwood Green with polished 17" wheels and BFGoodrich all-terrains, it marries heritage style with unapologetic modern muscle, while the Walnut Classic Stitch interior, Vintage Air climate control, and premium audio create a gateway to refined adventure. And with a Gen III Coyote V8 from the modern Mustang GT under the hood, this Bronco shares performance DNA with America's most celebrated pony car. With craftsmanship in every detail, Velocity's Re-Engineered Classic Ford Bronco is a statement in style and luxury—all priced under $200,000.
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Having an online presence outside of social media is important. Squarespace makes it easy to create one. Whether launching a new site, revamping a current site, or just getting started, their mix of professionally designed templates, drag-and-drop editing, and integrated platform with e-commerce, blogging, and marketing tools makes it simple. Get started today with 10% off on a new plan with code UNCRATE.
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Michael C. Hall is taking the law into his own hands once again in a new series for Netflix. After his daughter goes missing, the Dexter star begins to search for her and uncovers the dark secrets of the people living in his gated community in the process. The show will begin streaming May 10, 2018.
A spinning black hole could provide enough energy to power civilization for trillions of years — and create the biggest bomb known to the universe. Using the rotation of a black hole to supercharge electromagnetic waves could create massive amounts of energy or equally massive amounts of destruction. Kurzgesagt explains what it would take to harness a black hole and the potential risks of the process.