(PG-13: Language) We’ve been dying to get behind the wheel of the new Ford Focus RS, what with its 350 hp, AWD, torque vectoring, and other rally-style bells and whistles. But Ford did us one better, and put us in one with Ben Collins (aka “The Stig”) at the controls.

What happens when fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld teams up with writing instrument company Faber-Castell? Fancy, shmancy stuff, like this extravagant, limited-edition trunk, filled with 350 premium graphite pencils, pastels, and markers. Sadly, most artists can’t afford it.

Bald eagles are incredibly beautiful and majestic, but we’d still be afraid they’d peck our eyeballs out (or worse) if we got too close. Not so for Alaskan fisherman Jessie Peck, as he tosses out some scraps of fish to a flock of the big birds.

To demonstrate the lifting power of its Alta 8 aerial photography drone, Freefly Systems used the 8-blade flying machine to tow a surfboarder through the water. He needed a running start, but we’re still impressed.

NOWNESS and photographer Ian Derry visited freediver Johanna Nordblad, the woman who holds a world record for diving under ice. Her fascination with the frigid, yet peaceful conditions came after she was subjected to ice water treatments for a serious leg fracture.

(PG-13: Language) A frenetic platformer that amps up the challenge to 11, as you take on wave after wave of killer soldiers, monsters, fireballs, and lightning bolts, all while dealing with moving cylindrical platforms beneath your feet. Supports local co-op for multiplayer fun.

Tony Zhou of Every Frame a Painting examines the oddly forgettable and superfluous music in the Marvel cinematic universe. To be honest, the only music we can remember from any one of their blockbusters is Awesome Mix Vol. 1 from Guardians of the Galaxy.

The White Stripes conceived this track back in 2005, but didn’t actually record it until this year. The icing on the cake: Without anyone’s knowledge, filmmaker Michel Gondry shot a video for the song and gifted it to the band. It’s minimal, but fits the song’s mellow vibe.

We have a saying here in The Awesomer offices: “Carbon fiber all the things.” But we can’t decide if this hat made from the lightweight black weave is the coolest hat ever, or if it’s gone too far. You be the judge.

Denver Broncos player Von Miller debuts as the next Old Spice guy with a duo of commercials which show off his ability to face every challenge head on. The Road sees him literally paving his own path, while Be Harder send him down the field with some added baggage.

The 4K-capable X3000R action camera has optical image stabilization, a new 8.2MP backlit CMOS sensor and a more user-friendly interface. If you’re fine with shooting only up to 1080p, check out the AS300, which is $100 cheaper.

Filmmaker Mark Day captured this vibrant footage of the crazy contraptions, sculptures, and art installations which turned up at this year’s gathering in Black Rock City, Nevada. We can only imagine it would be even cooler on shrooms.

Several years back, The Atlantic interviewed David Lynch to speak about how he arrives at the ideas in his films. Along the way, he provided some inspiring advice that any of us could use to help us generate fresh ideas.

Chevy’s compact EV offers an impressive range of 238 miles, a 0-to-60 time under 7 seconds, and sporty, modern looks. It’s packed with tech like a 10.2″ touchscreen, an electronic rear-view mirror, surround-view cameras, and quick charge ability to get you 90 miles in 30 minutes.

A highly abridged walkthrough of the many cryptic buttons and knobs pilots must use to start up a Boeing 737 jet. You’d think that with today’s tech, they could just punch in a destination, but these complex machines require significant manual input to fly.

No, Lexon’s bedside alarm clock won’t wake you up with the aroma of a double-double and animal style fries, but it will ensure that the alarm is properly set, with its smaller alarm time display, which is turned on when popped up, and turned off when hidden.

Ken Block once again rips up some tires and smokes some brakes with the latest in his awesome Gymkhana stunt series. While the locale of Buffalo, NY isn’t as exotic as past videos, Block’s wheel skills and his amazing 600hp Ford Focus RS RX still shine.

Devon Hawkins got shot in the chest by a rogue bullet in a drive-by, and rather than express anger, fear, or hostility, he went before the evening news camera for the most chill on-screen interview we’ve seen in a while.

Watch an ordinary block of wood carved into an intricate sculpture of a howling wolf by artist WieselRobot. If you’re wondering about the smaller wolf in the background, he also hand-sculpted that from clay.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is the car we’re most excited to drive this year, and here’s further evidence why. Watch as driver Fabio Francia crushes the production sedan lap record with a bonkers 7 minute, 32 seconds lap in the bone stock 510hp Italian beast.

A group of friends head out to enjoy a night of fun in Remus & Kiki’s charming animated short. Despite the lack of dialogue, its characters and vignettes perfectly capture the mood of living in suburbia.

The Japanese shoemaker’s latest Hommage shoes are based on the resurgent Nike Air Presto. Like all Manual Industrial Products, practically the entire shoe is handmade from leather that takes on a patina as it ages. Available in raw or black.

“When I was young, they used to call me Fat Murphy.” While on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Eddie Murphy shared a brief story about his friend Tracy Morgan, while doing a perfect impression of his fellow comedian. We’re just so happy to have Eddie making us laugh again.