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.
On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.
Presented by Aspinal of London.
Make hitting fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle simple — with the Simple app. Simple isn't a restrictive list of do's and don'ts. Using AI and a team of nutritional, behavioral, and medical experts, Simple gives users an incremental approach to help form healthy habits that last without give-up and quit burnout. After filling out a detailed survey, users with have access to the NutriScanner, an easy-to-use food logger, daily workout plans with everything from strength training to yoga, and Avo, an AI-powered in-app coach to answer questions and offer real-world applicable suggestions. With Simple, you can live healthier without feeling like going to boot camp.
Presented by Simple App.
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.
Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.
Presented by Hydrow.
Skechers is known for their comfortable, casual shoes, but they also make shoes suitable for the great outdoors. Their lineup of boots and trail shoes are crafted with water-resistant materials and rugged outsoles, with designs that range from slip-resistant, toe-protecting work boots to traction-focused sneakers. No matter the style, they all feature the brand's signature Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole for all-day comfort.
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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.