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Kim Young-jun quit a career forecasting stocks to master a nearly extinct Korean art form, and ended up decorating everything from Bill Gates’ Xbox to a chair made for the Pope.
Unknown Number is a Netflix true crime doc that starts as cyberbullying and catfishing and ends with a jaw-dropping twist you won’t believe. Spoiler Warning!!! I can’t talk about this documentary without spoiling it, so...
Pedro Pascal stars in Someday, a stunning short film by Spike Jonze for Apple. If you loved Welcome Home, this emotional, dance-filled follow-up is a must-watch.
Welcome to the travel of the future— the Airwheel Suitcase can roll itself, charge your electronics, and transform into a rideable scooter! Find out more.
Would you take a luxury first-class bus ride between NYC and DC instead of a train or flying? It might not be as crazy as you think. Check out The Jet bus.
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