Remember that scene in Transformers 2 with the parachute? No? We don’t blame you. Well as with most things, actually opening your chute too early is a bit more jarring in real life.  The goods are at the 27s mark.

The Nite Ize Reflective Cord is a 2.4mm nylon rope with a reflective strip woven into it. Ideal for making your tents, camp site and off limit areas more visible at night. Each pack contains 50ft. of rope.

A thrilling, seat-of-your-pants montage, from various POV scenes of car chases, edited by Zach Prewitt, and accentuated perfectly by Hans Zimmer’s Mombasa from the Inception soundtrack. Do pod racers really count as cars?

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are astronauts drifting alone in space, attempting to return to Earth after their space shuttle is destroyed in Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity.

(NSFW: Language) If you think First World Problems are excessive, let ZeFrank introduce you to a whole new level of non-issues: Cat World Problems. We bet a Sad Dog Diary would actually make us weep.

CGP Grey has talked about a city within a city and a convoluted kingdom. Here he talks about countries that only have one neighbor country, either because one is inside the other or because the two are surrounded by an ocean.

This release of the classic basketball shoes has a multi-color swoosh, yellow highlights on the heel and tongue, suede reinforcements and retro yellowed rubber sole. You can also spot them on 290sqm and on eBay.

We’re curious to know what happened to Jeff Bliss, the student in this video who told his teacher his candid opinion of her teaching style and education in general. After watching, you might want an update too. (Thanks Josh!)

Carrera’s cycling helmets have a foldable frame to provide increased ventilation, save extra space in your bag and adjust to the shape of a wearer’s head better. The Premium design features leather details and a matte finish.

PITtv waxes on the bane of all instant messagers: the blatant non-reply. Maybe the world was a better place before delivery receipts. Yes, we think you’re stupid if you confess your love over Facebook chat btw.

A video based on the only commencement speech made by the late David Foster Wallace. It’s a brilliant elocution on how we choose to take on the mundane and inconvenient moments in life. Get the audiobook here.

In the first go round, Pleated Jeans chose Target as the destination to rename things. Now they’ve swapped signage at Lowe’s with much more logical (and hilarious) names for things.

We’ve already seen how the craftsmen of John Neeman Tools make its axes. Here they show how they make their chisels, which are currently sold out due to high demand, despite their prices. The song is Re: Stacks by Bon Iver.

Blackbird Inc.’s Replicant is a five-panel cap made of waterproof rubberized cotton. It has two mesh vents up front and a leather strap with a metal fastener at the back. Available in three different colorways.

The Devon Tread 2 Time-Belt watch has improved on its predecessor’s functionality, with a new master link system, movement enhancements and new chronograph feature.

Prep your estate in the Hamptons for gatherings for the Beach7 AirLounge XL. In 10 minutes with the air pump, the grass will be adorned with a chic circular seating area and center table.

Pay what you want for DRM-free copies of four quality adventure and roleplaying games. Available for PC and for the first time Mac and Linux as well. Pay at least $35 and you pre-order Broken Age too. Plus, antioxidants.

A short proflie on Michael Chernow, owner of The Meatball Shop restaurants. It’s also an ad for Mr. Porter, but at least it’s one that provides inspiration and proof of where determination and discipline can get you.

A rugged Android tablet for outdoorsy types. Has a 6″ E-ink touchscreen, GPS, Wi-Fi, AM/FM/SW/LW radio, weather sensors, Bluetooth, 2-way radio and a solar panel on the back. Can also be charged via USB.

A stop-motion animation about the origin and the pivotal developments in the field of typography. Ben Barrett-Forrest does a great job of explaining the differences and the rationale behind different typefaces.

Mario and Fafa give us a multitude of reasons why time travel may not be such a good idea, but it looks like whether we’re coming or going, it’s pretty darn amusing. (Thanks John!)

Rite in the Rain’s Outdoor Journal Kit consists of a water- and dirt-repellent notebook, an all-weather pen that can write upside down or on wet paper and a durable carrying case. Available in different notebook sizes.

Mental Floss’ The List Show returns with one of its most practical episodes yet. All websites should require people to watch this video before giving away commenting privileges.