A counterculture (also written counter-culture) is a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to mainstream cultural mores. A countercultural movement expresses the ethos and aspirations of a specific population during a well-defined era. When oppositional forces reach critical mass, countercultures can trigger dramatic…
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); Soda tastes so good…until you realize what it’s doing to your body, that is. Called pop where I come from, this carbonated stuff is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the country. Not surprising, since it tastes like a bubbly stream of heaven. But can that tasty stream drown…
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As kids, we were punished for doing what only seemed natural…eating cookie dough by the spoonful before it went into the oven. “There are raw eggs in it,” your mom would explain. Annddd…your point? Well, thankfully, now that we’re all a little bit older, we can make our own rules. And those rules include these…
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); The ability to adapt is key when you’re an avid do-it-yourselfer. While progressing through your build, you may find that something isn’t quite right. Sometimes, you might even be tasked with tackling techniques that you haven’t tried before, such as woodworking or masonry. Luckily for us, there are video tutorials for…
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); At the top of my “if I win a million dollars” list is building my own backyard patio. My yard is where I escape the stress of everyday life and become one with nature (it also doesn’t hurt that the lighting is perfect for an impromptu selfie or two). Now, I…
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As if the popularity of gifs didn’t already make you feel like you were behind the times, there’s now a whole new genre of web-based art that takes things to a creepy new level. Like guitarists distort sound with amps and pedals, broken gif enthusiasts distort pixels. Pieces of frames are strategically moved to create…
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Most of us think of college as a place where we can finally become independent from our parents’ rules and live how we want. However, before (and during) the 1960s, being in college didn’t exactly mean that people could make their own decisions as adults, especially when it came to women. The term in loco…
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Symmetry brings order into a chaotic world. Whether that symmetry is organic or man-made, many people are soothed by things that are perfectly visually arranged. An Instagram account called Symmetrical Monsters knows just that — and every one of their updates is delightfully symmetrical. There’s something so satisfying about structures or scenes that just…make sense.…
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); Sometimes when I’m shopping, I’ll buy something just because of the name on the label. Just yesterday I was shopping and almost bought a Coach wallet because it was marked down. I finally passed on the offer, because I was only considering it for the name. I have a perfectly acceptable…
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If you don’t live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the bizarre controversy that Starbucks is dealing with right now. Everyone seems to have an opinion about those red cups, but while Internet commenters are duking it out on social media, one awesome young artist is busy turning Starbucks cups into vibrant works of…
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