Where Space Begins
It's a long way up to leave the Earth's atmosphere behind reach true space. But just how far away is it? The Royal Greenwich Observatory has an answer — and it's both farther away and closer than you might think.
It's a long way up to leave the Earth's atmosphere behind reach true space. But just how far away is it? The Royal Greenwich Observatory has an answer — and it's both farther away and closer than you might think.
It came from Japan to conquer the world — and no, we're not talking about Godzilla. This is the Toyota Land Cruiser, a 4x4 that's been everywhere you can go with four wheels, and even a few places you can't. Donut gives you the scoop on everything you need to know about Toyota's famous offroader if you plan on putting one in your garage.
To say Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions is a meat expert is an understatement. From mold blooms to marbling, this man knows his cold cuts. Starting with visual analysis, smell, and finally the taste test, Cairo breaks down salami, ham, bologna, mortadella, hot dogs, sausages, and prosciutto to separate the cheap versions from the expensive cuts.
Collars & Co.'s Luxury Touch Crew Neck Sweater blends cotton and cashmere for a lightweight knit that's as breathable as it is soft. Cut for year-round wear, it delivers warmth without bulk, built-in UV protection, and natural odor resistance, making it as functional as it is refined. Finished in classic black — and other timeless shades — it's a versatile layer that moves seamlessly from work to weekend.
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Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
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The better off everyone is, the better off we all are. It sounds simple on its face, but isn't quite as easy in practice. Kurzgesagt looks at the incentives for innovation and how, in a global economy, getting everyone a good standard of living helps us all.
In a series of featurettes, Wes Anderson is taking you behind the scenes of his latest film. Isle of Dogs will be his second stop-motion feature and like most of his projects includes a list of A-list voices. The first clip dives into the meticulous animation process that went into turning hundreds of inanimate objects into living, breathing characters, while another introduces the cast which features Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, and Bob Balaban. The film comes to theaters March 23, 2018.
Dubbed Cue, Toyota has finally created an athlete that will never let you down. Although it's a robot, it can shoot free throws with 100 percent accuracy. Even when pitted up against players from Japan's Alvark Tokyo it just can't miss. NBA players don't need to worry just yet. With only a perfect shot from the stripe in its repertoire, Cue won't be getting drafted anytime soon.
Hungry yet? You're about to be. The Royal Ocean Society's latest supercut is all about food — the animated kind. From the three daily meals to dessert and maybe even a glass of wine, all the food groups are represented.
Omre's NMN + Resveratrol is a science-driven longevity supplement designed to support energy, focus, and cellular repair from within. Each serving delivers 500mg of NMN to boost NAD+ production alongside 500mg of micronized resveratrol for powerful antioxidant support. Vegan, filler-free, and enhanced with black pepper extract for optimal absorption, it's a clean, high-impact formula built for those serious about aging well.
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Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at you.
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So you need to destroy a pesky, Rebel-controlled planet. You're going to need a Death Star to do it, and Death Star's aren't cheap. To help you plan financially for the big purchase, Second Thought did up an estimate on what it would cost to get a new Death Star in your driveway.
Marvel is bringing together everyone in the MCU for Avenger's: Infinity War. Thanos is collecting the six Infinity Stones, and it's going to take every superhero in the galaxy to stop him. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, and basically everyone else who's everyone been in a Marvel movie, the supercharged superhero film comes to theaters earlier than expected on April 27, 2018.