Geography seems like a pretty cut-and-dry subject — until you start breaking it down. New York City, with its cold winters, is roughly on the same latitude as Madrid, Spain, which is renowned for its good weather. RealLifeLore finds this and a lot of other strange quirks of geography in this surprising video.
Born in 1949, Blaze Foley lived the outlaw country life that would inspire a whole host of successful musicians — something Blaze himself never found. One of his closest friends was Townes Van Zandt, and the two of them couldn't be more alike musically or philosophically, which should tell you something about Blaze. Directed by Ethan Hawke, Blaze looks at three important stages of his life: His love affair with Sybil Rosen, his last night on Earth, and the effect his music has had since his untimely death. The film opens in Blaze's adopted hometown of Austin, Texas, on August 17, 2018.
Volkswagen recently smashed the overall record at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb with their electric-powered I.D. R prototype racer. They beat the old record by over 15 seconds — almost an eternity when first place can come down to thousandths of a second. Mark Robber was challenged by VW to make a battery that could charge the I.D. R, and decided on one of the oldest tricks in the book — making a lemon battery and trying to break a world record himself.
Born from the rugged DNA of the iconic Caribou boot - designed to withstand Canada's harshest winters - the Callsign Horizon sneaker is a bold architectural evolution: honoring the brand's legacy while looking towards the future. Available in two silhouettes for both men and women - Low GTX and Mid GTX - the collection fuses heritage utility with bold design. The Low leans into sneaker style with all-season performance, while the Mid, featuring a higher profile, is built to conquer both snowstorms and city streets.
Velocity's 1976 Ford Bronco Blackout pairs vintage attitude with modern muscle. Finished in Arabian Gray with blacked-out badging, bumpers, and a family-style roll cage, it makes an unmistakable first impression. Inside, upgraded leather and a Pioneer touchscreen with Apple CarPlay add comfort and tech, while a Gen III 5.0L Coyote V8 and 10-speed automatic deliver 460 horsepower. Wilwood brakes, coil spring suspension, and 17-inch Method Race Wheels complete a build that turns every drive into a statement.
The car might be rapidly losing its significance in American culture, but no one has captured America's love affair with the automobile like the Coen Brothers. From Raising Arizona to No Country for Old Men, the car has played a major role in the directorial duo's work. Rick Perales shows how central the car and road can be in this video essay spanning the Coen Brother's entire catalog.
Adam Savage loves the Onewheel electric skateboard. He's owned every model the company has made, logging hundreds of miles and giving them plenty of abuse along the way. When Adam heard about Onewheel's new XR with increased range, he had to have one — and Onewheel invited him down to the factory to build his own.
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
HairMax's LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex takes a clinical approach to restoring fuller, healthier hair with real medical-grade lasers. Delivering 1,230mW of therapeutic light energy directly to the scalp, it stimulates follicles to reverse thinning, restart natural growth cycles, and increase density over time. A flexible band design and soft-touch teeth keep treatments comfortable, while its proven red light therapy tech makes it one of the most efficient at-home solutions for tackling hair loss.
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Before he was Fred G. Sanford, Redd Foxx made the rounds as a stand-up comic. His edgy nightclub acts and comedy albums of the 50s and 60s caught mainstream attention, which ultimately led to his role on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son. In this 1978 HBO special, Redd Foxx showcases the raunchy humor that made him a household name. "Please be advised that this program does contain strong language and frank material."
Ant-Man and the Wasp marks a milestone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For the first time, every character on the first issue of The Avengers has now appeared on the big screen. In the sequel to Ant-Man, he and the Wasp travel to the Quantum Realm in search for the Wasp's mother, who was originally the superhero. The film comes to theaters July 6, 2018.