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The National Cathedral Will Replace Its Confederate-Themed Stained-Glass Windows

Robert E. Lee and company in the National Cathedral's stained-glass windows.

The National Cathedral Will Replace Its Confederate-Themed Stained-Glass Windows

The Paint Color of the Year Is … Guacamole?

Haven't you always wanted this all over your walls?

The Paint Color of the Year Is … Guacamole?

Old LEGO Bricks Will Be Used to Construct Wheelchair Ramps for the 2022 European Championships in Munich

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Old LEGO Bricks Will Be Used to Construct Wheelchair Ramps for the 2022 European Championships in Munich

What the Color of the Tag on Your Bread Bag Really Means

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What the Color of the Tag on Your Bread Bag Really Means

A Sydney Suburb Is Combating Climate Change by Requiring Light-Colored Roofs and a Tree in Every Yard

Trees decrease degrees.

10 Facts About Louis Vuitton—the Man Behind the Brand

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Why Does Deodorant Have Two Caps?

Deodorant has two caps for two good reasons.

Charles Downing Lay, the Man Who Won an Olympic Medal for Town Planning

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The Real Reason Water Polo Players Wear Those Caps

Players from Canada and Spain face off during an Olympic match on July 26, 2021.

In Amsterdam, You Can Now Stroll Across a 3D-Printed Bridge

Dutch Queen Máxima attends the opening of a 3D bridge crafted by MX3D.

DIYers, Rejoice: The Cricut Explore Air 2 Is on Sale for 32 Percent Off

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Why Do Police Officers Wear Blue?

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Watch the World's Tallest Sandcastle Being Built in Denmark

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Keep Track of All the U.S. Landmarks You’ve Seen With This Scratch-Off Map

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"Reminiscent": How One Designer Used Scented Textiles to Capture the Fragrances of Home

Pallavi Padukone with her citronella-scented textile.

Why Did So Many Movie Theaters Have Funky Carpets in the 1990s?

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