Why Jackson Pollock Matters
Anyone could dip a paintbrush and start flinging it at a canvas. Couldn't they? Looking at the work of Jackson Pollock, it can be hard not to be incredulous. But there was a method to the madness that made it great.
Anyone could dip a paintbrush and start flinging it at a canvas. Couldn't they? Looking at the work of Jackson Pollock, it can be hard not to be incredulous. But there was a method to the madness that made it great.
If two things were meant to go together, it's Home Alone-style traps and wrestling. Not only are they finally together, but it's Macaulay Culkin himself interfering in a match with a bucket of rolly balls. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.
The Star Wars universe wasn't always a universe. In 1978, it was a really popular movie — and George Lucas wanted to keep it that way. That was the rationale behind handing CBS the rights to make a Star Wars Holiday Special, which quickly became one of the worst TV airings of all time. This is how the Holiday Special happened, a long time ago, in a universe far, far away.
This holiday season, smooth is the standard. For a limited time from November 3 to December 17, The Season of Smooth turns chaos into calm with up to 50% off select products. Then get ready for the 5 Days of Deals from November 27 to December 1—five days of unbeatable savings on grooming essentials, bulk blades, and electric favorites. Whether you're building your own routine or gifting smarter this year, every deal delivers that effortless polish that defines a true smooth operator. Spend $25 or more to receive a free gift with purchase, and explore curated gift guides packed with practical presents everyone will actually use. It's the season to shop smart, gift well, and look great doing it.
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Meet the Roborock Saros 10R — smartest and most relentless cleaning machine Roborock has ever built. Standing just 7.98cm tall, it slips effortlessly under sofas, beds, and tight corners, leaving no dust untouched and no excuse for a mess. Its StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 reads and maps your home with surgical precision, gliding across carpet and hard floors with zero hair tangling and total coverage. Engineered to clean what you can't see, the Saros 10R turns precision into perfection — all while you sit back and breathe in the quiet satisfaction of spotless living.
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The 2000s was the death knell of the supercar. Once upon a time, supercars were cramped, uncomfortable, impossible to see out of, and temperamental. Then came the 00s, and suddenly, you could drive a 600+ hp car in the city like it was a Honda Accord. Before the outrageous hypercars of the 2010s, here were the best supercars of the 00s.
The Slow Mo Guys know the way to our hearts — through slow-motion destruction. It never seems to get old. So in their latest satisfying video, the guys head to a junkyard to send a four-ton wrecking ball through a few cars, filming the whole thing at just 1,000 frames per second.
Brandan "Bmike" Odums got his intro to street art in an abandoned housing project in New Orleans. He started there and kept returning there, amassing a collection of graffiti paintings on the walls. When the building was torn down, they cut out Brandan's work where it is now on display.
From afar, some might think skateboards have carried the same shape for decades but any good skater would strongly disagree. Starting in the 60s, Joe Pease takes you on a colorful — and at times bizarre — ride through the evolution of skateboard design. Part one covers everything from banana boards to the double-tail, while the follow-up brings you up to date with the modern deck.
Happy Head is changing the game in hair care by offering prescription-strength, dermatologist-formulated treatments for hair thinning and loss. Using clinically proven ingredients like Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, and Retinol, each formula is customized for your hair type, gender, and goals, all delivered through a seamless tele-dermatology platform. For an extra layer of personalization, the optional StrandIQ™ at-home DNA test analyzes genetic markers to optimize results. Enjoy an extra 25% off site wide this December.
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BISSELL CleanView Max FurGuard LiftOff Vacuum turns everyday mess into easy work with pet-ready suction and clever design. Its FurGuard self-cleaning brush roll tackles hair wrap while a HEPA-sealed allergen system traps 99.97% of dust and dander. The LiftOff detachable pod and quick-release wand make stairs and tight spots effortless, while LED headlights highlight hidden dirt. Big dust tank, multi-surface performance, and pet-hair power make it a reliable all-around home vacuum.
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Racing is expensive, but if you have the cash, anything is possible. The Whittington brothers were part of the team that won the 1979 24 Hours of LeMans, but how they ended up there is a classic 70s story. Rumors of the brothers pot smuggling and paying off officials are nearly canon, from LeMans to NASCAR to the Indianapolis 500. John Ficarra tells the story of the time the Whittington brothers went racing.
Tyler, the Creator brought three tracks of his new album Flower Boy to the NPR offices for the first-ever nighttime show. Tyler's lighting crew came in the day before to set up custom lighting for the concert to set the mood. The ever-evolving artist has traded some of his laid-back persona for someone who's dealing with the anxieties and fears of getting older.