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.
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Macaulay Culkin's Home Alone Pro Wrestling
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.
A History of the Star Wars Holiday Special
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.
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Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones
Legendary audio is no stranger to Sennheiser, and they're starting to become famous for their technological prowess as well. Powered with intuitive proximity sensors that sense when you take them off and on, the newest Momentum Wireless headphones are a perfect example. This upgrade means that as soon as they're unfolded, the headphones pair with your smartphone and begin to play the music or podcast you left off with, ensuring you never miss a second. In addition to the Auto On/Off feature, the 3rd generation headphones have a three-button interface for control of audio and calls and a dedicated button for voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. And the crystal clear audio and cushy leather cups and headband are still intact, along with 42mm transducers with active noise cancellation and up to 17 hours of battery life.
Presented by Sennheiser.
Nixon Descender Watch
Nixon watches are no strangers to the water. The California-based brand has created a line of boardsport timepieces for riding the water's surface, but the Descender is going to new depths. The watch starts with the classic dive aesthetic and updates it with a custom stainless steel case. A shark tooth-knurling on the crown is placed at the 9 o'clock for added comfort while in action and a unidirectional rotating bezel operates as a countdown timer. Powered by an accurate Swiss-made movement, the watch is water-resistant up to 300 meters.
Presented by Nixon.
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Best 10 Supercars of the 00s
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.
Slow-Mo Wrecking Ball
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.
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James Brand The Carter Knife
Merging their modern, minimal design ethos with a new, easy-to-use, ambidextrous locking mechanism, The Carter might be the most versatile everyday-carry knife The James Brand has ever created. It features a reversible ultra-deep-carry pocket clip, a corrosion-resistant VG-10 stainless steel blade and fully contoured and machined G10 or Micarta scales. It's incredibly slim and lightweight and feels great in your hand each time you slide it open to reveal the big-bellied drop point blade. A thumb disc means it's easy to use one-handed, and the pocket clip can be removed and replaced with the included lanyard loop. Offered in black with a stainless blade, black with a black blade, primer gray with a stainless blade or in natural Micarta with a black blade.
Presented by James Brand.
Danner Bull Run Boot
Constructed with full-grain leather and a lightweight, durable wedge outsole, the Bull Run boot is a classic example of Danner's commitment to quality. Available for men and women, these made in the U.S.A. boots are strong and soft and built to stand up to work environments for years to come and are the perfect gift this holiday season. What you see is a classic work boot, but the unseen details like intricate stitching and leather than has been tested in seven different ways help take the Bull Run to the next level. Even the fit was re-engineered to flow with your foot and allow room for comfort and support that are ready to tackle as many miles as you're ready to put on these iconic boots.
Presented by Danner
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Eternal Graffiti
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.
A Very Loose History Of Skateboard Shapes
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.
