So you've got into college and you've made it to your dorm room. It's fresh, it's new, it's exciting, it's… really plain? Colleges aren't known to make dorm rooms anything other than 'easy to clean and repaint when you move in, so understandably you'll want to fill it with the best dorm decorations and essential accessories you can find to make it a home away from home. That could be a HomePod, or maybe even something to watch Apple TV+ on. Either way, you're going to want some gadgets - here are some of the best. RGB for all Nano Leaf starter set You know those cool, triangular light patterns a lot of streamers have on their walls? Those are...
Whether you’re training in the gym or planning your next multi-pitch project, we’ve identified the best climbing pants for every budget and adventure. The best climbing pants are designed with careful consideration of everything climbers need. Solving boulder problems, tackling grueling alpine routes, and redpointing single-pitch sport routes all require apparel with a performance fit, and apart from your climbing shoes, pants may be the most important item to consider. Apparel-related discomfort can not only be a nuisance, but can limit performance. Climbing pants should offer freedom of movement, protection from the elements, comfort, and thoughtful features. To help you identify the best climbing pants for your specific needs as a climber, we’ve also included a comprehensive buyer’s guide at...
Whether you’re training in the gym or planning your next multi-pitch project, we’ve identified the best climbing pants for every budget and adventure. The best climbing pants are designed with careful consideration of everything climbers need. Solving boulder problems, tackling grueling alpine routes, and redpointing single-pitch sport routes all require apparel with a performance fit, and apart from your climbing shoes, pants may be the most important item to consider. Apparel-related discomfort can not only be a nuisance, but can limit performance. Climbing pants should offer freedom of movement, protection from the elements, comfort, and thoughtful features. To help you identify the best climbing pants for your specific needs as a climber, we’ve also included a comprehensive buyer’s guide at...
As a child, LEGO sets were a fun toy that you could build however you’d like. As an adult, they have an added element - building LEGO sets can be a mindfulness exercise. The act of building a LEGO set requires the kind of repetition that facilitates a relaxed engagement that can help you unwind after a rough day. Longer builds help you get to that relaxed state, which is why LEGO has been releasing more and more builds with 1,000 pieces or more that are aimed at adults looking for a way to unwind. Here are some of the best larger builds to help you unwind. Technic Land Rover Defender You don’t have to be a Land Rover fan...
Today is National Ice Cream Soda day. Remember to pour the soda over the ice cream (you get a thicker ice cream soda foam.)If you added a little Kahlua in first, even better.(Hey, everything ain't for the kids.)June 30, 1972 -The sci-fi film Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, the third sequel in the Planet of the Apes oeuvre, directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Roddy McDowall, was released in U.S. theatres on this date.The majority of the outdoor scenes were shot in and around the University of California, Irvine campus, which was designed by futurist architect William L. Pereira, and was only six years old at the time of filming. Much of the production centered around the...
