December 5 might just go down as one of history’s most coincidental days ever. On that date in 1664, a ship sank in the Menai Strait, located off the coast of North Wales. 80 passengers died — there was only one survivor, a man named Hugh Williams. That same day in 1785, another shipwreck occurred…
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When you’re strapped for cash but you still want to make something adorable for your home, remember this project. With some crayons, a glue gun, and a large wooden letter from your local craft store, you can create a decorative initial to add a personal touch to your space. This project is great if you…
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); I’m always amazed by how surprisingly easy it is to make furniture using only raw materials. And it’s so satisfying knowing that you’re using quality furnishings of your own creation rather than overpriced items that often fall apart way too soon after you purchase them. Take this stool, for example. There’s…
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Interior design, even on an amateur level, is entertaining. Creating your own personal happy place with elements that bring your vision to life is a huge accomplishment, whether you’re a first-time homeowner or you’ve been settled for quite some time. While it’s easy to get super creative in the decor department, there are some staples…
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Much of what makes photography such an incredible craft is the fact that skilled photographers can bring a sense of permanence to what would otherwise be a fleeting moment. Photography is one skill that revels in the idea of stasis. It is one of few methods through which we can challenge the relentless march of…
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More than 62 percent of women in Morocco have suffered from gender-based violence. About 55 percent of these women have also become victims of domestic violence at least one point in their lives. It goes without saying that this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed by the North African country, but one…
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Humans are very social creatures, so it only makes sense that we love having pets to care for and keep us company. While it might not make much logical sense to spend thousands of dollars and years of our lives loving a creature of a different species, we do it anyway. For some, though, when…
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This remote-controlled airplane is no child’s toy. What it can do completely defies explanation and gravity. One commenter even called it “witchcraft!” What you are about to see, however, isn’t a product of the dark arts. Indoor pattern, or “F3P,” is a little-known sport that combines remote-controlled airplanes with precision aerobatics. It takes place in…
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Redditor seltsame just inherited a very old house from her mother’s aunt Greta. She was born in East Prussia in 1921, but fled to Germany in the 1940s. Along with the house, seltsame inherited a creepy metal chest. She knew that Greta had lived an interesting life, but she didn’t know that it was on…
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