The vertical jump is one of the most prized measurements in athletics. While the NBA is the literal poster sport for jumping, it's NFL players that have best hops. Evan Ungar holds the world record for a standing jump, leaping 63.5 inches, and has a vertical of nearly three feet. But jumping higher than 50 inches is nearly impossible to do — and WIRED takes a deep dive into sports science to find out why.
Christian Bale is completely unrecognizable as he transforms into the 46th Vice President of the United States. He plays alongside Sam Rockwell's George W. Bush to retell Dick Cheney's political rise. Written and directed by The Big Short's Adam McKay, the loaded cast also includes Amy Adams, Steve Carrell, and Jesse Plemons and is slated for release December 25, 2018.
The supercomputer in your pocket is a miracle of human progress in science and technology — and a representative of the environmental impact of our modern society. From rare earth minerals to heavy metals like lead, a smartphone requires a lot of resources, and those resources mostly come from small countries with cheap labor. TED looks at what you need to make a smartphone and how that affects people and environments across the globe.
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.
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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.
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After watching the trailers for the upcoming biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, you see Rami Malek transform into Freddie Mercury. But becoming the Queen frontman is more than just some fancy costumes and wigs. In this featurette, the film's star, director, and members of the cast reveal what all went into turning an actor from California into one of the most electrifying singers to ever take the stage.
Oasis is releasing a new video for "She's Electric" from their blockbuster 1995 album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Released 23 years ago on October 2, the new video for the fan-favorite song has a classic British vibe, using the animated collage technique popularized by acts like comedic troupe Monty Python and the Beatles. But don't get too excited — the Gallagher brothers aren't any closer to making nice for a reunion tour.
Modern diets tend to lack key nutrients. Vimergy makes liquid supplements that help pick up the slack. They absorb more quickly than capsules, gummies, or tablets, can be taken on their own or mixed into drinks, and are gentle on the stomach. A wide variety of solutions are available, helping to bolster immunity and brain function, soothe unquiet minds, build muscle, and even relax before bed. Mixology by Vimergy lets you create personalized blends of liquids, powders, and capsules to meet your needs, and every supplement is third-party tested, free from unnecessary binders, fillers, alcohol, artificial flavors, and citric acid, and accommodates most dietary preferences as they're Non-GMO, Kosher, Paleo-friendly, and gluten-free.
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Tap water contamination is one of the biggest issues facing Americans today due to deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate regulation. Over 95% of tap water tested in the US was contaminated with carcinogens and is getting worse, enter Rorra. Their new 2.5 Gallon Countertop System is built using medical-grade stainless steel and features a proprietary Enfinity™ Filter (Electrokinetic Nanofiber Filtration) to target and reduce a wide spectrum of harmful contaminants such as PFAS, Lead, Microplastics and many others. Their filters are engineered and made in the USA and last for 200 gallons per filter (or 90 days of normal use). The system features a convenient indicator system to let you know when the filter needs to be changed or when you need to add more water. Designed to last for decades and is ready to use out of the box — no installation, electricity, plumbing, or handyman needed. Tap into clean water with Rorra today.
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Born in the small village of Thame, Nepal, Apa Sherpa has lived in the shadows of Mount Everest his whole life. He began working as a porter for mountaineering groups at 12 and until May 2018, he held the record for the most ascents of the iconic mountain, reaching its summit 21 times. After retiring from Everest, the mountaineer and his family moved to Utah but he hasn't forgotten about the people he left behind. Through the Apa Sherpa Foundation, he continues to work to help improve the education and futures of the children of Nepal.
The Spider-Verse is growing. There are two new superheroes on the block when Brooklyn teen Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen join the team. The screenplay is head by filmmaker duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street) while Shameik Moore, Liev Schreiber, Mahershala Ali, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jake Johnson lend their voices. The film is scheduled for release December 14, 2018.
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