Why Binge Watching Can Be Bad
Laying in bed and watching a marathon session of the latest Netflix show is a great time — but not so great for your body. AsapScience looks at the ways one of our more recent pastimes can be bad for our health.
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World's First Milk Sommelier
While he's not technically the world's first milk sommelier — that award goes to Napoleon Dynamite — Bas de Groot does savor the complexities of cow's milk much in the way of fine wine. Great Big Story talked with de Groot in California's Sonoma Valley wine country as he sampled the milk at Clover Sonoma's Bucher Farms.
Tour de Pharmacy
Next up in his line of HBO mockumentaries, Andy Samberg is taking on the medium stakes game of cycling. As the title implies, the 7 Days In Hell follow-up will poke fun at doping in professional cycling through a fake 1982 documentary — grainy VHS quality included. The cast boasts some pretty impressive names including John Cena, Daveed Diggs, Orlando Bloom, Will Forte, Kevin Bacon, Mike Tyson, J. J. Abrams, and even Lance Armstrong. The film is set to premiere July 8, 2017 on HBO.
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Duer Loden Green Live Free Adventure Pant
Built to withstand whatever life throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made to navigate city streets or nature trails in this Peat colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. These modern cargo-style pants are relaxed through the thigh with a straight leg. Featuring gusseted upper inner thighs, triple-stitched seams, and a reinforced seat. The hems are adjustable for versatility and have both a key ring and zippered cargo pockets for safe storage of essentials.
Presented by Duer.
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Tinto Amorio Natural Wine Gift Set
Dedicated to creating sustainably produced natural wines using certified organic grapes from California, Tinto Amorio's wines are among the most sought-after in the category. This sampler includes three bottles of three different varieties — Jajaja Glou Glou Red Wine, Bheeyo Skin-Contact Orange Wine, and the best-selling Monje Orange Wine. Fermented wild with native yeasts and made in limited quantities, they're perfect for elevated holiday gatherings.
Presented by Tinto Amorio.
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First Kill
Wall Street broker Will and his wife and son take a family rebuilding trip to a cabin in his hometown — only to witness the murder of a corrupt cop after a botched bank robbery. When his son is taken hostage, Will is forced to evade the police and recover the stolen cash to get back his son. Starring Bruce Willis, Hayden Christensen, and Gethin Anthony, First Kill arrives in theaters July 21, 2017.
The Machines Are Coming
Automation used to mean dumb robots performing narrowly defined work. Now machines can learn, and the massive pools of data generated by everything humans do teaching them how to it better than we ever could. Kurzgesagt looks at what the future of work might be, and how humans fit into the coming brave new world.
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Moral Code
Designed in-house and crafted in their family-owned and -operated leather tannery and factories, Moral Code's selection of handcrafted footwear, bags, and accessories is built to last. They're also built ethically as certified by Social Accountability International (SAI) for production and employment practices. During their Cyber Monday, select timeless styles are up to 50% off, making them easy on your conscious and your wallet.
Presented by Moral Code.
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BOLDR Kelvin Heater
BOLDR has revolutionized home heating with Kelvin. The smart appliance uses sustainable infrared technology to keep you and your wallet comfortable. The option reduces consumption and is 30% more cost-effective than traditional convection methods. Owners stay in control with a wireless thermostat that connects to their phones. The accompanying app allows users to adjust the heat based on consumption and spending, schedule heating on a room-by-room basis, and see real-time monitoring of their bills. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. With a sleek and modern design, the Kelvin integrates seamlessly into interiors and is easy to install, while its software continuously updates for maintenance-free use.
Presented by BOLDR.
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NASA Mars Rover Concept
No one makes off-road vehicles like NASA. The original Lunar Roving Vehicle took on the surface of the Moon and the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity have been running across the Red Planet for seven years. But if you're sending people to Mars, they're going to need something to ride in — and this Mars Rover concept looks like something straight out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Coco
Pixar animations are nothing short of magic and their latest film is no exception. Directed by Toy Story 3's Lee Unkrich, the story takes place in a town where music is banned but a young boy's obsession with Ernesto de la Cruz and his guitar leads him to the Land of the Dead. Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, and Benjamin Bratt provide the voices when the film comes to theaters November 22, 2017.
