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The Reason Why Ships Are Often Painted Red on the Bottom

No matter the color of a vessel, the hull below the water line is often painted red. The reason has something to do with worms.

The Stories Behind 11 Iconic Skyscrapers

In honor of Skyscraper Day, we've stacked up the details on some of the world's most famous buildings.

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Want to Repurpose Old or Damaged Books? Turn Them Into DIY Wall Art

Before throwing your old books away, see if there's space on your walls to make a sprawling, literary piece of home decor.

Who Invented the Cardboard Box?

The ubiquitous packaging is everywhere, from cereal to deliveries to impromptu cat beds. But where did it come from?

Military Working Dogs Honored With New USPS Forever Stamps

Four canine breeds commonly used as working dogs by the U.S. military are showcased in a new set of Forever stamps from USPS.

Watch 32,000 Dominos Fall in an Extremely Satisfying Way

A group of YouTube-famous domino artists teamed up to fit as many satisfying tricks as they could into one domino fall video.

French Perfumers Concoct Scents Inspired by the Louvre's Most Famous Artworks

Want to know what the 'Venus de Milo' or 'La Grande Odalisque' smells like? A team of French perfumers have come up with their best guesses.

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Book Lovers Can Play, Cook, and Craft at the New $18 Million Northeast Library in Louisville, Kentucky

If guests don't feel like reading one of the 100,000 books available at the Northeast Regional Library in Louisville, Kentucky, there are more activities to choose from.

The World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Just Opened in Norway—Take a Peek Inside

Under, which just opened in Norway, is the first underwater restaurant in Europe and the largest in the world.

The Reason Sneakers Have an Extra Set of Holes

Don't ignore the extra holes above the laces of your sneakers—you can use them to create a "heel lock" and avoid blisters.

This Poster Showcases Some of Rock 'N' Roll History's Most Iconic Moments

Rock 'n' roll has produced larger-than-life personalities and some of the most indelible moments of pop culture, and this poster print illustrates many of the most important.

The Next Fashion Trend? Clothes You Hardly Need to Wash

Odor-resistant clothing needs fewer washings and could help reduce water consumption. But will consumers accept it?

Frank Lloyd Wright's Designs Are Now Available as Bags, Phone Cases, and More

Scarves, ties, bags, and phone cases printed with Frank Lloyd Wright's patterns are available in this new collection from VIDA and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Charmin Thinks Its Forever Roll Is the Perfect Toilet Paper for Millennials

The company's Forever roll of toilet paper is up to 12 inches in diameter, reducing the need to change rolls.

9 Huge Facts About the Burj Khalifa

Dubai's Burj Khalifa is twice as tall as the Empire State Building, making it the tallest building in the world. But it's about to have some competition for that title.

The Reason Why Your Car Window Is Edged With Tiny Black Dots

Those little polka dots circling your windshield might be easy to miss, but they actually serve a few crucial functions.

Ohio Company’s Glow-in-the-Dark Gear Makes Firefighters Safer on the Job

When the power in a burning building fails, the glow-in-the-dark products from Ohio-based company MN8 LumAware help lead firefighters to safety.

World’s Tiniest McDonald’s Opens in Sweden, Welcomes Bees as Customers

The outside of the model is an exact replica of a McDonald's, but the inside is a bustling beehive with room for thousands of pollinators.

$1.6 Billion in $50 Bills in Australia Were Printed With a Typo

Bills with the misspelled word—totaling about $1.6 billion—will remain in circulation, according to Australia's government.

3D ‘Zebra Crossing’ Crosswalk Is Making Pedestrians in North London Safer

Around the corner from the site of The Beatles's famous Abbey Road album cover, a 3D crosswalk in North London is slowing down cars and making streets safer.

Improve Your Terrible Desk Posture With This Supportive Seat Cushion

If you sit in a desk chair all day, this supportive cushion can correct your posture and ease neck and back pain.

Boston-Area Students Convince their City to Install 3D Crosswalks

The new 3D pedestrian crossing outside Brooks Elementary School in Medford, Massachusetts uses an optical illusion to slow down drivers.

These Modern, Minimalist Cremation Urns Double as Planters

Urns often come in the form of drab-looking vases that, for some people, are a painful reminder of a loved one's death. So an LA-based designer set out to provide a different option.

The Helvetica Font Has Been Revamped for the First Time in Decades

Meet Helvetica Now: The new and improved Helvetica font that resolves the kerning and spacing issues that plagued its predecessor.

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