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.
Bakscape revolutionizes men's grooming with a time-saving, omni-directional shaver designed for effortless self-care. Its six precision titanium-coated foils deliver an ultra-close, irritation-free shave — whether wet or dry — while the friction-fit extendable handle ensures independent back, head, chest, and full-body grooming. Unlike bulky competitors prone to razor burn, Bakscape's sleek, efficient design offers complete coverage in just minutes, providing the ultimate grooming. Plus, enjoy 10% off your first subscription order with code BAKLBY10.
Breaking the boundaries between elegance and ease, Collars & Co. introduces the Velocity Pull-On Performance Pant — redefining what a modern pant can be. Designed for a tailored look with maximum flexibility, these pants feature a sleek pull-on construction, elastic waistband, and a functional fly with a faux button closure. The 4-way stretch fabric moves with you, while wrinkle resistance keeps things sharp from commute to cocktails. It's everything you want in a performance pant — without looking like one.
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.
Saving money is always a good thing. With T-Mobile's Experience Plans, families can switch and save 20% vs. the other big guys' plans. The Experience More plan offers unlimited premium data, Netflix Standard with ads, Apple TV+, and 60GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data, while the Experience Beyond plan adds satellite service, Hulu (with ads), unlimited mobile hotspot data, and $5 monthly tablet and watch add-ons. Both plans also include unlimited text and buckets of international data, and full-flight texting and Wi-Fi with streaming, as well as yearly upgrade options for the Beyond and every other year upgrade options for More. In addition, the price is locked in for 5 years, ensuring savings over time.
This Mother's Day, skip the clichés and give a gift that truly matters. MyStories turns your mother's life into a beautifully written, hardcover keepsake, capturing her memories, milestones, and wisdom through a guided storytelling process. From childhood recollections to life lessons, MyStories handles the interviews, editing, and design, delivering a custom legacy book she'll treasure forever. It's effortless for you, unforgettable for her, and unlike anything else she'll receive. Make this Mother's Day memorable with her story, beautifully told.
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.