Mental Floss

DESIGN

Alice Roosevelt—for whom Alice Blue is named—in 1902.

From Titian Red to Alice Blue to Scheele’s Green, this is where the history books meet the artist’s palette.

Bess Lovejoy










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Architectural innovation has been a defining feature of societies since then our ancient relatives began construction shelters 400,000 years ago. From energy-efficient designs to community-based spaces, these seven designs could help shape the future.

Kristance Harlow


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Architectural innovation has been a defining feature of societies since then our ancient relatives began construction shelters 400,000 years ago. From energy-efficient designs to community-based spaces, these seven designs could help shape the future.

Kristance Harlow