Bringing order out of the chaos around us is one of the defining characteristics of being human. Nothing represents this quite like the watch — ticking away the moments that make up a day, segmenting them into quantifiable chunks that we can order our days around. For one man, this is his life's work, bringing order to the chaos of broken watches.
Christopher Chen from the Trondheim Table Tennis Club pulled off possibly the best table tennis shot of 2018 or maybe ever. During a match in Norway, the 15-year-old player was battling it out during an intense rally when he stunned his opponent, the crowd, and the internet with a near impossible save.
The International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth for 20 years. The first module was launched in 1998, and since then, the ISS has been more than the most distant research platform in history — it also represents what we are capable of when we come together for a common goal. In honor of the ISS' 20th anniversary, The European Space Agency released the longest timelapse ever recorded from space.
Caliber is a science-based fitness coaching platform that pairs data-driven strength and cardio programming with personalized nutrition and habit guidance to help you build muscle, lose weight, and improve overall body composition. After a quick consultation, you're matched with a certified coach who designs a plan tailored to your goals, tracks your progress, and keeps you accountable through one-on-one support and app-based metrics. Backed by real research and real results, it makes structured training feel less like guesswork and more like a plan you'll stick with.
Levi's leans back into its workwear roots with a collection built for everyday movement rather than nostalgia. The Long-Sleeve Worker Shirt anchors the lineup in classic denim and twill, cut relaxed with a familiar button-up front that works as easily on its own as it does layered. Loose Overalls modernize a timeless staple with an extra-roomy fit, adjustable straps, and durable non-stretch denim—designed for comfort without losing structure, and finished using Levi's Hold the H2O process to reduce water impact. Rounding out the collection, the Berkley Canvas Chore Coat delivers a utilitarian silhouette with added pockets and a relaxed cut that's ready for real use. It's honest workwear, refined for life beyond the job site.
You could certainly make a case for any of Martin Scorsese's films but Goodfellas slightly nudges above the rest. It's not only one of the director's greatest films, but at almost 30 years old, it's still at the top of its genre and is as relevant as ever. Essayist Jacob T. Swinney examines the 1990 film to see what has made it stand the test of time.
Mt. Everest isn't the most dangerous mountain in the world, but its place as the highest peak and the thousands of people, from professionals to amateurs, who have tried to climb it make it one of the most fascinating. Everest has become so popular that climbing it has become an efficient business, with guides and sherpas making year-round livings taking people to the summit. But like any business, climbing Mt. Everest requires a supply chain — one of the most dangerous logistics cases ever.
Buckle your safety belts, make sure your tray is in the upright and locked position, and the emergency exits are here, here, and here — The Grand Tour is gearing up for its third season on Amazon Prime. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May return to gallivant around the world, make fun of each other, and on occasion, drive the best cars the world has to offer. The Grand Tour returns January 18, 2019.
NASA's InSight touched down on the Red Planet on November 26 with a plethora of instruments that will exponentially increase our understanding of Mars. InSight is the first lander that takes its instruments from itself and places them on the surface — described as the most high-tech version of the arcade claw game you could imagine. NASA streamed the whole event live, along with the first communications from InSight.
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A bit of old-world care returns to the daily routine with Nathan & Sons' Boar's Hair Toothbrush Kit, a refined grooming set built around quality and simplicity. Each brush uses natural boar bristles to gently condition gums and polish enamel, paired with classic wooden handles that add an understated, heirloom feel. Thoughtfully packaged and travel ready, it turns an everyday habit into a small but intentional ritual.
Wonder Woman duo Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine team back up for a small screen project. The six-episode series follows the story of Fauna Hodel, a young woman given away as a baby. Fauna's search for her birth parents leads her to Hollywood gynecologist and Black Dahlia suspect Dr. George Hill Hodel. I Am the Night will premiere on TNT January 28, 2019.
Charles and Ray Eames have designed a number of iconic pieces of furniture and one of them is their Molded Fiberglass Chair. First produced in 1950, the chair was designed for Herman Miller and is still being produced today. While methods may have changed a bit, this short film The Fiberglass Chairs: Something of How They Get the Way They Are takes a look back at how the legendary seat was made.