Hard to believe it’s been over a decade since the very first magical-but-clunky iPhone launched. Who would have known then that a telephone would transform our society? There’s a drastic difference between how we interact now versus pre-iPhone. Introverts never again have to feel awkward at parties for not talking to anyone. Extroverts can build …
There’s more CGI in movies and TV than you probably realized. It’s often sprinkled throughout scenes to make things easier either for the sound guys, the stunt guys, or to fix something that no-one noticed until post. But sometimes, directors overstep the limits of the technology. Because of budget or lack of time, the result …
When you’re making a movie, it must be tempting to use CGI to realize your wildest sequences–even if you don’t have the budget or the talent. The first Jurassic Park came out in 1993, with a flawless combination of CGI and dinosaur robots. Of course, the entire premise of the film was that the dinosaurs …
Before there was a Screen Actors Guild, movie makers used to get away with a lot. Like using live ammunition during action sequences. The technology for squibs (tiny explosions that look like bullets hitting) didn’t exist yet, so to create drama and tension, stunt coordinators just used live ammo during shoot-outs. There were never actors …
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Bottled water has been around longer than you’d expect. Our modern-day obsession with hydration still feels new-ish. Evian and Nestle have been in the bottled water business for almost a century, ever since indoor plumbing became widespread. In retrospect, finding a natural spring claiming it’s “yours” and then selling a natural resource that belongs to, …
Sure would be nice if humanity was more chill. So we wouldn’t have to worry about running into unhinged creeps when you’re trying to relax in nature. If you haven’t yet, check out Part I of our collection of bizarre stories from the national (and state) parks. They range from creepy foot worshippers to figures …
There’s no denying that national parks around the world are critical for preserving the natural world. They protect nature against development and pollution, offer protection for plants and animals, and preserve remarkable natural features. But they can also be super creepy. The United States National Parks don’t disclose how many people go missing in the …
There are just 90 people who decide the nominees for the Golden Globes. Given the genuinely baffling nominees in years past, it’s easy to disavow yourself of the notion that quality has anything to do with receiving an award. But it’s still an award show, and actors show up year after year. Ultimately, the Hollywood …
Quarantine did a number on all of us. But it had a unique impact on those in relationships. Being forced to spend 100% of your time in a house or apartment with another person is a fast way to reveal the cracks in a relationship. Some things are easy to shake off when your days …
If you’re not into existential crises for fun, you may not be aware of the pop-culture-fun-fact that odds are 50-50 we exist inside a simulation. You know, like the movie, The Matrix. It’s not a fringe belief, like the flat earth, but a hypothesis that combines advanced philosophical thinking with a desire to freak people …