A life spent living on two rails gets stale — sometimes you want to fly. The famous children's book character Thomas the Tank engine finally gets to live out his dream, thrashing a two-rail wooden park and landing some vicious tricks.
On November 28, 1953, bacteriologist and Central Intelligence Agency employee Frank Olsen jumped to his death out the thirteenth-floor window of the Hotel Statler. It was initially deemed a suicide, but after the government later admitted to giving Olsen LSD without his knowledge, others begin to suspect foul play. In this six-part documentary series, director Errol Morris explores the strange circumstances surrounding the tragic event through interviews and dramatic reenactments. It's set for streaming on Netflix December 15, 2017.
Adam Savage has a cosplay problem. He loves movies and costuming, and Chewbacca is his favorite costume of all time. He had Tom Spina Designs create a perfectly detailed replica based on the original Chewbacca molds, and Adam visited the shop to look at how his Chewy was made. Fortunately, his obsession doesn't interfere with his day job.
The AeMech EDC Wallet is the Swiss Army knife of wallets, built to be your go-to carry for anything. Offered in two forms, the Minimalist and the Maximalist, it's crafted from full-grain Italian veg-tan leather, chosen for its durability and the rich patina it develops over time. The Maximalist integrates a titanium pen, stainless steel multitool, carbon fiber RFID blockers, and a crushproof USB-C drive, while the Minimalist keeps things slim with light utility. Both share a modular design with replaceable components, ensuring readiness for whatever the day brings. Designed to endure, tested in real-world conditions, and engineered for years of use, the AeMech Wallet is built for those who demand more from what they carry.
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
The Force isn't strong with everyone, so the Last Jedi cast had to put in some serious work. In this behind-the-scenes look, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Kelly Marie train like a Jedi to prepare for scenes in the upcoming Star Wars release. The film is set for theaters December 15, 2017.
It wasn't the first color process, and it definitely wasn't the easiest. But Technicolor not only dominated color films for almost 40 years, it also dictated how films were made. Vox looks at how Technicolor works and some common misconceptions about the process in this video.
When it comes to cleaning hard floors, vacuuming is only half the equation — they need to be mopped too. Dreame's Aqua10 Ultra can handle both. It has an AI-powered navigation system that maps and avoids obstacles with precision, while FlexRise suspension clears thresholds and carpets up to 3.15 inches without slowing down. Voice control lets you prioritize carpets or boost suction on command, and—when the job's done—it returns to its dock to empty waste, sanitize, dry the roller, and refill with water and cleaning solution. As a result, it can handle up to 100 days of cleaning without intervention, making it ideal for busy lifestyles.
Born from Nike's All Conditions Gear lineage, the ACG Izy takes the moccasin's timeless ease and reshapes it for modern explorers. It slips on in seconds, locks in with a durable build, and rides on cushioning that turns concrete or trail into a pillow. The outsole grips with confidence, the midsole rebounds to the moon and back, while the silhouette refuses to chase trends—built instead to outlast them. The Izy isn't just about getting from point A to point B; it's about making the journey effortless, with comfort and style in every step.
Last year, Colin Furze blew the mind of every Star Wars fanatic when he built an almost life-size AT-AT. This year, he pledged his total allegiance to the Dark Side by constructing a full-size replica of Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer. The fighter measures in at 46 feet long, 23 feet wide, and 14 feet tall and is made completely of steel. As if that isn't enough, he enlisted James Bruton to also make a fully-functioning BB-9E.
Necessity is the mother of invention — or in the case of Tatsuo Horiuchi, being really cheap. The 77-year old retiree wanted to try his hand at painting but was too stingy to buy anything. And that's when he discovered Microsoft Excel.