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Andrew Huang’s fully functional xylophone made entirely from LEGO is music to our ears.
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Men’s Pockets Really Are Deeper Than Women’s—And Here’s Why
You aren’t just imagining things—the pockets on men's clothing really are deeper than in women’s clothing. Discover the reasoning behind this odd (but deliberate) design choice here.
A Shattered Flower Pot With a Secret Nets $60,000 at Auction
The ceramic pot was left in a garden for years. It was a genuine work of art hiding in plain sight.
Every State‘s Favorite Color, Mapped
Ever wonder which color your state likes most? New research from the house painting company BLUE Painting shows the answer.
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Maya Lin, Designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.
Why Do Professional Painters Wear White?
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Why Do Mirrors Have Black Spots?
Those unsightly black marks even have a name: mirror rot.
Written in Stone: 14 Facts About the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The towering granite tribute to fallen soldiers of a controversial war was the result of a design contest won by a 21-year-old college student.
What Do the Lines on Starbucks Cups Mean?
They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.
You Probably Have a Favorite Burner—and You’re Probably Using It Wrong
Each burner technically has a name and a specific purpose, which means there's a chance you've been using your stovetop incorrectly this whole time.
7 of the Most Valuable Vintage Pyrex Dishes That Are Worth Collecting
The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.
Why Are Brown LEGO Bricks So Brittle?
LEGO bricks are notorious for being indestructible, but one color is an exception.
Why Many Road Signs Are No Longer Written in All Caps
Road signs have changed case in the last 15 years or so—here's why.
Hundreds of Rare Movie Posters Expected to Fetch High Bids at Auction
Rare movie posters for ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1972), ‘King Kong’ (1933), ‘Frankenstein’ (1931) will be auctioned off online in March.
Birkenstocks Are Officially Not Art, German Court Rules
The beloved sandal is a practical design, but it's not art. Not in Germany, anyway.
At Least One Florida Sewage System Is Swimming With Alligators, Study Shows
Alligators living in the sewers isn’t just an urban legend.
How Do Snowshoes Work?
Hiking over several feet of snow becomes possible with some clever physics and nature-inspired design.
LEGO Is Hosting a Free Fake Flower Arrangement Workshop for Valentine’s Day
If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.
Transform Your Phone Into a Playable Game Boy With This Clever Case
Instead of breaking your old Game Boy out of storage, snap the GAMEBABY case onto your iPhone.
This Digital Tool Recreates the Experience of Mixing Paints
If your digital art is looking a little dull, try mixing colors with Mixbox.
New Twilight LEGO Set Lets You Recreate the Cullen’s Home
These are the blocks of a killer, Bella.
Why Are Some Streetlights Purple?
The emo vibe isn’t an aesthetic choice—it’s the result of degrading infrastructure.
The Surprising Origins of the ‘Guess Who?’ Game
The game of familiar faces has surprising connections to Anne Frank and fidget toys.
When People Thought the ‘Back to the Future II’ Hoverboard Was Real
The Mattel hovercraft was a figment of imagination, but that didn't stop kids (and their parents) from demanding where to buy one.