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The U.S. Senate chamber and its rows of desks.

The historic moments that happened at these desks—and the Senate VIPs who sat behind them—mean that some have taken on lives of their own.

Stacy Conradt




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Customizing IKEA furniture is a tried-and-true method for decorating your space on the cheap. Here are some of our favorite IKEA hacks.

Christine Luna