Studley Tool Chest Is a Woodworker's Dream from the 19th Century

The Studley Tool Chest is a work of art created by mason and piano maker H.O. Studley. It holds 300 tools and is an obsession of many woodworkers. | Continue reading


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Kintsugi

How much do you know about the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi? | Continue reading


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Watch a Mathematician Fit a Large Circular Disk Through a Smaller Square Hole

This math illusion is amazing. | Continue reading


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Important Types of Chinese Art, from Ancient Pottery to Modern Poetry

These seven art forms are at the core of Chinese art history. | Continue reading


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The Radical Art of the Spanish Renaissance Painter Known as “El Greco”

How much do you know about El Greco and his impact on the art world? | Continue reading


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New Smart City in Cancun Will Include over 7M Plants

Welcome to Smart Forest City — a sprawling city where there's 2.3 trees for every resident that lives there. | Continue reading


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Effects of Seatbelts on Car Crash Survivors

“We hope this truth will move our audience to wear their seatbelt.” | Continue reading


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Striking Transformation of Images Before and After Photoshop

This photographer turns ordinary everyday events into magical moments and shows exactly how he does it. | Continue reading


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Who Is Titian? Exploring the Life and Art of the Renaissance Master of Color

How much do you know about the master painter Titian? | Continue reading


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Moldy bread science experiment gross reminder of germs on our hands

Always wash your hands. ALWAYS. | Continue reading


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Number of Pixels Used in These Photos Is the Number of Animals Left

“The more pixelated the image, the closer it is to extinction.” | Continue reading


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Together with his canine companion, artist Mitch Boyer is working on Vivian the Dog Moves to Brooklyn, a children’s book about a big dachshund’s | Continue reading


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The make of solar eclipse photo from space (2018)

“As a photographer, I wondered, can I actually capture this beautiful fleeting moment in our country from a unique perspective?” | Continue reading


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Over 100K vinyl albums are being digitised for anyone to listen to online

The Internet Archive is immortalizing 100,000 vinyl records that have never been digitized before. | Continue reading


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Dog Learns to Talk by Using a Soundboard

A speech pathologist taught her dog to talk using an ingenious custom board of buttons. | Continue reading


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Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

Japan is getting rid of the plastic packaging on KitKats and replacing them with origami paper. Eco-friendly and fun! | Continue reading


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Descendants of U.S. Founding Fathers Recreate Iconic Painting 241 Years Later

The painting "Declaration of Independence" depicts the 1776 birth of the U.S.. Descendants of the Founding Fathers have recreated the image 241 years later. | Continue reading


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World’s First Space Hotel Will Have Artificial Gravity and Open in 2025

“Eventually, going to space will just be another option people will pick for their vacation, just like going on a cruise, or going to Disney World.” | Continue reading


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Saharan Village Is Home to Thousands of Ancient Texts

These desert libraries have been around for centuries and they hold sacred texts from ancient times. | Continue reading


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Sony Develops Wearable Air Conditioner to Keep You Cool While on the Move

It’s small enough to fit in your pocket. | Continue reading


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The Rise of 'Jingle Trucks' and Truck Art in Pakistan

“When people look to hire a truck, they feel that if it looks fancy and newly painted, then it’s probably in better condition and they trust it more.” | Continue reading


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The Restaurant of Order Mistakes

'The Restaurant of Order Mistakes' is a pop-up restaurant in Tokyo whose waitstaff suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's. | Continue reading


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16th-Century Poison Cabinet Created from Hollowed Out Book

We look at the history behind a 16th-century "poison cabinet" created from a hollowed out book. It's gone viral since photos circulated in 2008. | Continue reading


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97-Year-Old Grandpa Saves Village by Painting Buildings with Colorful Art

He's affectionately known as "Rainbow Grandpa" now. | Continue reading


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Buildings in Switzerland Have Cat Ladders to Help Felines Survey Their Kingdom

Cats can really get around in Switzerland. | Continue reading


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Geometric Wooden Sculptures Depict Abstract Cityscape Formations

Philadelphia-based artist and craftsman James McNabb recently opened a new solo exhibition, called Metros, that expands upon his ongoing collection of | Continue reading


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Leonardo Da Vinci’s To-Do List Proves He’s a True Renaissance Man

Da Vinci filled 13,000 pages of notes to capture his creativity. Take a glimpse into this genius's to-do list. | Continue reading


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All 1,119 Pages of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Codex Atlanticus” Now Available Online

“Dive into the work of one of the great masterminds of history.” | Continue reading


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Learn How to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes

Whether you're in a noisy airport or just generally feeling anxious, this trick will get you sleeping in 120 seconds. | Continue reading


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Modern Concepts for Notre-Dame's Reconstruction

After the fire destroyed much of Notre-Dame's spire and roof, the Prime Minister has made an open call for architects to submit their designs. | Continue reading


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Canadians “Spock” Five Dollar Banknotes in Honour of Leonard Nimoy (2015)

This past Friday, February 27, the world grieved the loss of actor Leonard Nimoy, who was best known for playing Spock on Star Trek. People expressed | Continue reading


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4,200-Year-Old Egyptian Temple Discovered to Be Remarkably Well Preserved

Scattered throughout modern Egypt are many ancient temples which are famous for their splendor and historical significance. The perfect example of one of | Continue reading


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Archeologists Discover a Perfectly Preserved 4k-Year-Old Tomb in Egypt

This tomb looks like it was painted yesterday. | Continue reading


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Michelin Star Goes to Singapore Street Food Vendor Serving $1.50 Meals

A Michelin star is one of the greatest culinary distinctions that a restaurant can earn. For more than a century, these awards have been published as a | Continue reading


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Download Hundreds of Japanese Fireworks Illustrations from the 1800s

Amazing Japanese fireworks from the 1800s are frozen in time thanks to Jinta Hirayama. Each fireworks illustration shows the colors and patterns of the bright celebratory lights. | Continue reading


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Kintsugi: The Centuries-Old Art of Repairing Broken Pottery with Gold

We explore kintsugi art, or kintsukuroi, a centuries old Japanese art where broken pottery is repaired with gold, to incredible results. | Continue reading


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Online Database Features Overlooked Female Artists from 15th-19th Centuries

“When you start asking museums what works they have by women, it is surprising to find how few have this information at their fingertips.” | Continue reading


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Gargoyles

How much do you know about the gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral? | Continue reading


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Man Uses Forced Perspective to Create Funny Interactions with Superhero Toys

Anything is possible through photography. | Continue reading


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Microphotographs Reveal the Wonderfully Odd World of Plants

Plants are a crucial part of our day-to-day lives and are vitally important to the world around us. They provide us with sustenance, medicines, and raw materials that can be used to create a plethora of products. However, few people take the time to thoroughly inspect Earth's gre … | Continue reading


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17-Year-Old Girl Is Training to Become Part of the First Mission to Mars

Astronaut trainee Alyssa Carson is currently preparing with NASA to become part of the first human mission to Mars in the year 2033. | Continue reading


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Comic Artist Maps the History of Languages with a Linguistic Tree

Comic artist creates amazing infographic, which illustrates the ancient linguistic links between the world’s languages in the form of a magnificent tree. | Continue reading


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