Author: staff
See how this beautiful Japanese sunrise dovetail joint works
Posted by staff / March 29, 2017Beautiful woodwork is rarely the result of simply pounding a nail or two into wherever two pieces of wood meet, and that’s where dovetail joints come into play. Few, though, are quite as beautiful as this one.
Read More9 quick questions with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Posted by staff / March 27, 2017When it comes to the cool kids of astrophysics, few, if any, outshine Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Read MoreHip-hop goes en pointe in hiplet
Posted by staff / March 20, 2017What do you call slipping on a pair of pointe shoes and getting a serious groove on? Hiplet.
Read MoreState Farm commercial offers a cure for caring too much
Posted by staff / March 19, 2017Watching the world become a darker place and feeling as though there’s no way to staunch the bleeding can leave a caring person paralyzed. That’s why this commercial from State Farm strikes a chord.
Read MoreConverting retired subway cars into apartments for the homeless
Posted by staff / March 15, 2017Washington, D.C.’s old subway cars may not be suitable for riding the rails, but that doesn’t mean they can’t continue serving the city’s residents, particularly those most in need.
Read More36 amazing facts about polar bears
Posted by staff / March 7, 2017Imagine being able to eat 100 pounds of blubber in one sitting without copious vomiting. Impressive, huh?
Read MoreHow a Chinese spouting bowl works
Posted by staff / March 4, 2017What does a squeaky clean dish sound like?
Read MoreCan you eat green bacon?
Posted by staff / February 28, 2017Dr. Seuss taught us all about the virtues of green eggs and ham, but what if your bacon is looking sickly?
Read MoreA collection of the world’s greatest logos
Posted by staff / February 28, 2017Looking for design inspiration for your next client?
Look no further than Logobook, a collection of 5,000+ examples of great logo art.
Read MoreBecoming Betty Boop, a makeup tutorial
Posted by staff / February 28, 2017Always wanted that Betty Boop look?
Jessica Vill demonstrates how to transform into this classic cartoon character for cosplaying, costume party, or just a really crazy Wednesday work look.
Read MoreTent jacket offers shelter in an instant
Posted by staff / February 28, 2017When designer Angela Luna looked at the desperate situations affecting millions around the world, she took her expertise and turned it toward finding a solution. The result? The tent jacket.
Read MoreThe trick to cooking millet
Posted by staff / February 27, 2017If you’ve been looking for an alternative to rice or quinoa, why not give delicious and nutritious millet a try?
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