The Rise of Web Comics
PBS Off Book does it again with this mini-doc on the funny/personal/weird world of web comics.
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This Is Madness
March Madness isn't just for college basketball fans anymore. Lucasfilms have geeked out the month by creating their own tournament between the The Light side and The Dark Side of The Force. Starting March 18th, fans can vote their favorite Star Wars character through the bracket to see who will be the Chosen One April 9th. May the Force be with you.
50 Common Misconceptions
Everything you thought you knew about sushi, microwaves, and earthworms was just a big lie. In an attempt to break the cycle and save humanity, Mental Floss' John Green debunks 50 of these common misconceptions.
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Nike Ava Edge
The city becomes a concrete playground with the Nike Ava Edge, navigating everything from morning commutes on crowded sidewalks to late night rooftop bars and adventures. Inspired by the geometry and interconnected grid networks of modern cities, the upper layers are formed by weaving textiles with breathable mesh netting to create a flexible and protective fit around the foot. An oversized midsole uses performance-level SCF foam for soft cushioning through long days on concrete, while a flexible, perforated rubber outsole wraps onto the midsole for added durability and leaves a distinctive imprint behind with every step. Combining technical construction with an urban-focused silhouette, the Ava Edge takes the active lifestyle of the Ava lineup off the running route and into the everyday rhythm of the city.
Presented by Nike.
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INMO GO3 AI Glasses
The INMO GO3 fundamentally reinvents glasses by putting a translator, teleprompter, navigator, and AI assistant directly in your line of sight. Designed for work and travel, the lightweight AI glasses translate dialogue, calls, and photos with output across 98 languages, including the ability to store up to nine languages for offline use. A binocular MicroLED display with 640 x 480 resolution and a 30-degree field of view projects translations, directions, and prompts without constantly reaching for your phone. AI-powered meeting transcriptions and translations extend their usefulness from foreign streets to the conference room, while a teleprompter keeps talking points within view during presentations. Despite the tech heavy loadout, the GO3 weighs approximately 58 grams with slim 8mm temples, while swappable 270mAh batteries help keep it running beyond a single charge.
Presented by INMO.
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Slow-Mo Tuning Fork
No flames. No explosions. Just the simple vibrations of a tuning fork at 1,600 frames per second.
Comet and Crescent Moon Time-Lapse
Photographer Dan Finnerty captures comet Pan-STARRS and a crescent moon, ascending from the sky over the Verdugo Hills, hand-in-hand.
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The Science of Balding
AsapSCIENCE tells you were to scientifically lay blame for the lack of locks on your shiny, bald head.
Wide Web World
Editing together images of Toronto, New York, and other major cities from the Nokia 3D Maps, Paul Wex created this insane flyover of an entirely new network, the Wide Web World.
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Nike Pegasus 42
Pegasus is Nike's top-selling running line and its longest-lived, and the 42 gives the everyday trainer a roomier fit. The ReactX foam midsole, up 13% in responsiveness over Nike's previous React foam, is paired with an Air Zoom unit that curves the full length of the shoe for the highest energy return Nike offers, from heel to toe-off. The mesh upper is softer and airier than before, a reworked fit leaves the forefoot and toes a little extra space, and a steeper curve under the toes adds spring. A lighter Waffle outsole pairs high-abrasion rubber with flex grooves for traction and flexibility. A men's size 10 weighs about 10.5 ounces.
Presented by Nike.
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Luca Faloni Denim Shirt
Luca Faloni's Classic Denim Shirt gives a refined Italian treatment to one of menswear's most dependable staples. Made in Northern Italy from robust 100% Italian cotton denim, the shirt pairs a clean button-up silhouette with a signature Paramontura one-piece collar, Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, and a rounded hem. It's pre-washed to prevent future shrinkage and available in slim or regular fits, making it equally suited to wearing on its own or layered through the seasons. Available in six colors, the Classic Denim Shirt brings Luca Faloni's understated approach to a piece that needs little embellishment to work almost anywhere.
Presented by Luca Faloni.
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Old School Computer Covers Skrillex
A band of old school computers replace the wub, wubs from Skrillex's "Bangarang" with the sounds of 80s electronics.
How Louis C.K. Silences A Heckler
Louis C.K. does not want you to ever interrupt one of his performances, no matter how sexy you think his boots are.
