NYC’s Public Transit System Expands to the Waterways

Tourists and locals rejoice: New York City is expanding its public transit system to the waterways, all for the same price as a subway ride. The new ferry system could begin operations as early as summer of 2017, with boats crossing the East River to transport passengers between Brooklyn and Manhattan. “It’s going to be a commute like no other: fresh air, harbor views, and …

The Original Sketches of Super Mario Bros

In a video shown at last year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Super Mario Bros co-creators Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka revealed the way they designed the now legendary video game: using graph paper. Digging through old documents, the two show off hand-drawn designs for various characters, levels and interfaces. After finalizing sketches, the duo handed them off to programmers who translated them into code. Head …

Levi’s Three-Part Documentary on the 501 Jean

There’s possibly no other piece of clothing more important to American history than the 501 Jean, and Levi’s is celebrating its position in popular culture with a documentary. Broken down into three episodes—Work, Rebellion and Style—the film explores the 501’s transition from a workwear staple to international style icon, uncovering fascinating stories of the its influence along the way. Watch the entire documentary now on …