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      Portrait Of Animator Don Bluth, 1980s.

      8 Facts About Legendary Animator Don Bluth

      In a career that has spanned more than 60 years, Don Bluth has been a director, animator, production designer, video game designer, illustrator, and teacher with such beloved films as 'The Secret of NIMH' and 'An American Tail' to his credit.

      Anastasia Rose Hyden

      Pillows can be great for sleeping or decorating with—especially once you have a few of these expert ideas in mind.

      How To Pick the Perfect Pillow, According to Interior Designers

      Shopping for the best bedroom pillows? Keep these expert tips in mind.

      Stacey Marcus

      President John F. Kennedy signs a kick ball for Thomas A. Doyle III, the 1962 Easter Seal Child. Pauline Phillips (a.k.a. Dear Abby) is at right.

      Who Was the Original ’Poster Child‘?

      While the exact phrase didn’t enter the language until the 1930s, using children as a means to raise funds for hospitals goes way back.

      Caroline Eubanks



      The Lines Are Perfectly Parallel in This Trippy Café Wall Illusion

      Decades after it was observed at an English café, experts still aren't sure how this illusion works.

      Michele Debczak


      A 'witch window' in Vermont.

      The Reason Some Vermont Homes Have 'Witch Windows'

      Here's how an interesting regional design quirk became a focus of superstition.

      Jake Rossen


      Glamour shots of the Reprisal kayak.

      This Eco-Friendly Kayak Is Made From More Than 60 Pounds of Recycled Plastic

      There’s not much crossover between the lists of best kayaks and eco-friendly products. Osiris Outdoor is trying to change that.

      Ellen Gutoskey


      The escalator in St. Petersburg's Admiralteyskaya Metro Station.

      The 10 Longest Escalators in the World

      You think Washington, D.C.’s metro escalators are long? Wait ’til you hear about St. Petersburg’s.

      Ellen Gutoskey
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