Your Brain on Drugs: Alcohol
AsapSCIENCE breaks down the brain's perspective on Uncle Tony's drunken stupor that always makes the holidays so memorable.
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Jack Taylor Scores 138 Points
Last night, Grinnell Pioneers guard Jack Taylor got an official page in the record books when he scored 138 points in one game, breaking the previous 58-year-old-record. Looking like Kobe Bryant on our Xbox, the sophomore took an astounding 108 shots, leaving even the NBA's finest lost for words.
Will We Ever Run Out of New Music?
Although, mathematically speaking, there are so many possibile unique melodies that there will always be room for new music, our tiny human brains only enjoy a certain number of notes. That's why you can sing 40 different songs using the same 4 cordes. Vsause explains our lack of creativity in his latest lesson.
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Nike LD-1000 Flyknit
Born in 1977 during Nike's formative years, the LD-1000 was pioneered with long-distance runners in mind offering stability through every stride with its unique flared heel. As one of Nike's earliest endeavors into performance footwear, it helped cement Nike's legacy in the athletic sphere building its reputation as an olympic winner. Today, the LD-1000 returns with its original DNA woven into a Flyknit upper for a durable and breathable fit, combined with a durable waffle outsole, bringing retro running heritage into a street-ready revival that honors the past with modern running technology.
Presented by Nike.
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Nike Varsity Elite Backpack
From the courts to the terminal, Nike's Elite Varsity Backpack has you covered. A large main compartment fits a full-size basketball, while a separate bottom pocket keeps shoes and gear isolated. An exterior front pocket provides quick access to smaller essentials, and a trolley sleeve allows it to attach easily to luggage for away games. Designed for daily use, the backpack also includes an internal laptop sleeve that fits up to 16 inches and a plush-lined top pocket for valuables. Air Max shoulder straps add comfort, rounding out a durable build made from 100% polyester
Presented by Nike.
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Breaking Bread
Jesse and Mr. White cook up a new batch of Thanksgiving goodness, yo.
Dirty Toys
Playmobils get extreme in an off road motorcoss ride through sand, grass and dirt, of course.
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Neil's Puppet Dreams
Suffering from a subconscious filled with puppets, Neil Patrick Harris looks forward to a day where person and puppet can coexist outside of his dreams. Together, NPH and a horde of Henson puppets raise awareness about this terrible disorder affecting a few people. Neil's Puppet Dreams premieres November 27, 2012 on Nerdist Channel.
Bear Cub Rescue
This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for this fearless couple and their adorable rescue of a family of bear cubs from a dumpster.
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GNC Creatine Supplements
GNC is rethinking the creatine aisle with a new performance-focused lineup that scales from beginner staples to fully stacked muscle-support systems. The range starts with the straightforward Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate, delivering the research-backed 5-gram dose athletes have trusted for decades, before moving into more advanced territory with the new Creatine + HMB formula for added recovery support, Beyond Raw's dual-action Creatine MonoPhate, and the flagship AMP Creabolic, a triple-action blend combining creatine, myHMB, and PeptiStrong in one scoop. Across the lineup, the focus stays on transparent formulas, clinically relevant ingredients, and banned-substance-tested performance without the proprietary blends or overbuilt stimulant formulas crowding the category.
Presented by GNC.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement or medication. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate.
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reMarkable Paper Pure Bundle
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
Presented by reMarkable.
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Paul Rudd Does Top Ten
During last night's Top Ten List, David Letterman enlisted the mind of Paul Rudd to countdown the top ten thoughts that were running through his head when an audience member lost his lunch off the balcony, during a performance of his Broadway play Grace.
Self-Taught Sierra Leone Teen Wows MIT
Completely self-taught, Kelvin Doe is an engineering prodigy from Sierra Leone, Africa. As the youngest person ever to be invited to MIT's Visiting Practitioner's Program for international development, this 15-year-old is already building his own batteries, generators and transmitters from parts he found in trash bins, and has created his own radio station, broadcasting news and music as DJ Focus from an RF transmitter he made himself.
