For 400 years, a town in China's Guizhou Province has been the only place in the world to produce moutai, a strong clear liquor. The "drink of diplomacy", moutai has been served at important functions throughout the history of China. Great Big Story looks at the history of moutai, what it takes to produce, and why it holds such a culturally significant place in Chinese society.
It turns out, virtual reality isn't as new as we thought. The earliest example of the technology dates back to 1480 with Michelangelo's painting of the Sistine Chapel. Although it's not exactly the headsets and alternate worlds we know today, the viewers get immersed in the painting and transported into a virtual reality. From there, VR can be found throughout history in theater, simulators, and, of course, headsets.
It's not the first time, and it won't be the last. When the sun rose on New Year's Day, the iconic Hollywood sign had had its spelling slightly changed. The first time it happened was in 1976, in a celebration of California relaxing its laws on marijuana. VICE caught up with the merry prankster responsible for the latest incident, Zach Fernandez, aka Jesus Hands, to see what the motivation was for defacement.
No matter the job, Skechers has a work shoe that fits. With slip-resistant soles, steel or composite toe protection, and waterproof construction, Skechers work shoes combine safety with comfort for jobs on the go. Skechers work sneakers offer the same level of toughness and a comfortable fit in a lightweight shoe for all-day wear.
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Air travel is enough of a hassle without dealing with sub-par luggage. Informed by the founders' experience, gained at renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and Tumi, Arlo Skye makes luggage with thoughtful features like the hard-side exterior pocket of this carry-on. The aforementioned pocket is large enough to hold a 16" laptop, pullover, and other essentials, while a TSA-compliant, removable PD charger with USB-C and A ports can juice up a phone to 50% in just 30 minutes. Free-Flex zipper technology stretches up to half an inch for over-packers (or unexpected trip purchases), antimicrobial interior lining keeps contents smelling fresh, the durable, lightweight impact-resistant polycarbonate exterior keeps things protected, and virtually silent spinner wheels glide smoothly through the terminal.
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During a crime wave, a near-miss with a gang of criminals leaves a young man with shards of his smartphone lodged in his brain. Coming out of his coma, he realizes the accident has given him the power to see and hear electronic communications — a sort of living NSA dragnet. Maisie Williams and Bill Milner star in iBoy, coming to Netflix January 27, 2017.
Shigeru Miyamoto has created some of the most popular videos games in history. Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda helped to redefine what video games were and what they could be. Miyamoto's combination of movement, control, and storytelling paved the way for today's epic games, with budgets the size of blockbusters and storylines that could fill a novel — and sometimes do. Miyamoto sat down with Vox to talk about his philosophy about designing games, and the next frontier for Nintendo: mobile gaming.
Sweaters, long pants, coats — when you bundle up this winter, don't neglect your dome. Melin's Thermal Collection has a hat in every style, ruggedly constructed for protection against the cold. Melin hats are engineered to keep you comfortable and warm without the bulk. Cutting-edge materials trap heat while remaining lightweight, breathable, and water-resistant. A variety of shapes make it easy to find the right fit for the perfect blend of style and performance.
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Some styling creams need heat to set. Others leave hair vulnerable to frizz and can leave hair greasy, or even damaged. OXFORDhill's Air Dry Styling Cream is formulated with 16 powerful plant-based ingredients that deliver the perfect amount of hold while actively improving hair health over time. The cream works with all hair types and textures and is silicone-free, vegan, and crafted without animal by-products or testing. Just scrunch it into wet, style, and go; when you run out, the aluminum tube is infinitely recyclable.
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Billy Barr has spent the last 40 years living in a small cabin in the deserted ghost town of Gothic, Colorado — alone. With so much time to fill, Billy began recording the snowpack around his home to simply pass the time. When climate researchers at the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab discovered Billy's detailed records spanning decades, they had an invaluable resource for tracking how climate change is effecting our planet.
Rather than the tricks and big air associated with snowboarding here in the States, the Japanese have a different ideal: Smooth, artful curves cut down the mountainside. Snowboarders Forrest Shearer, Karl Martin, Griffin Siebert, Alex Yoder, and Nick Russell travel to Hokkaido to take on Japan's best powder, culture, and cuisine while learning a different philosophy on snowboarding.
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