WWI in 6 Minutes
Spend one-tenth of an hour getting in your daily history lesson with this brief summary of World War I by Manny Man/John D Ruddy.
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I Want
Made with sound and video clips from Willy Wonka, Pogo has distilled the film down into super-catchy, effervescent electronic pop. His other songs using the same technique are worth a listen and look too.
Stormscapes
Nicolaus Wegner spent the summer of 2013 on the northern Great Plains photographing what he calls some of the most beautiful storms and cloud structures in the world. One would be hard-pressed to disagree with him after watching these gorgeous images.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
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Hairmax Laser Hair Growth Cap
The HairMax RegrowMD Laser Cap brings FDA-cleared laser hair regrowth technology into a simple, wireless wearable designed for busy routines. Its flexible cap houses 272 medical-grade lasers that treat the entire scalp in just three seven-minute sessions per week, offering a convenient approach to incorporating hair-growth treatment into everyday life.
Presented by Hairmax.
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No Questions For Matt
It was a big interview. Jimmy Kimmel had the entire cast of The Monument Men on the show, and just wasn't able to get around to asking Matt Damon any questions.
Without A Net
This might be difficult to watch. Rated at 5.12d on the Yosemite Decimal System (making it one of the most demanding ascents anywhere), the El Sendero Luminoso stretches some 1,500 feet vertically. On January 15th, Alex Honnold made the first-ever free solo climb of the big wall - with no safety equipment or other climbers.
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Silicon Valley
HBO and Mike Judge (creator of the TV shows Beavis & Butthead and King of the Hill) bring us the trailer for the upcoming series Silicon Valley, a half-hour show scheduled for eight episodes airing in 2014.
Cube
The Hamster Alliance gives us a brief look at the history of video game graphics, featuring the shape most ubiquitous to screens everywhere — the cube.
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Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie
The hoodie has long been a casual staple, but Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie gives it a more refined identity. Crafted from an ultra-soft brushed cotton blend, the lightweight layer delivers warmth with a smooth hand feel while maintaining a relaxed fit that never looks oversized. Ribbed cuffs and hem, a cleaner silhouette, and an elevated finish make it just as appropriate for travel and weekend dinners as it is for off-duty afternoons. It's the kind of everyday essential that quietly replaces every other hoodie in your rotation, proving that comfort and polish can coexist.
Presented by Collars & Co.
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Simple App
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
Presented by Simple App.
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Pit Stop Perfection
The only thing as fast as the cars in Formula One racing are the pit stops. Here, the Scuderia Ferrari team executes a perfect four tire pit stop in three seconds.
Walter White's Facebook Look Back
We miss you, Walter. Here's Walter White's very own Look Back at the best (and worst) of his Facebook timeline.
