DESIGN

Ketchup and eggs put a smile on some people‘s faces.

Heinz Is Officially Team Breakfast Ketchup, With a New Bottle to Prove It

Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.

The first soccer balls weren't even made out of rubber.

Why Are Soccer Balls Made of Hexagons?

Dive into the history of soccer balls, including how they evolved from their earliest form, when they were made out of pig bladders, into the hexagon design we see today.

12 Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

Its cantilevered tiers hang over a 30-foot waterfall—Frank Lloyd Wright’s ingenious way of melding the human-made structure with its natural surroundings. Here are 12 facts about its history and legacy.

Everything You Need to Know About Labubu

Labubu dolls are more than fashion charms—they‘re rare art collectibles with a cult following.

What Do All the Colors in the Pride Flag Stand For?

The Pride Flag first appeared in 1978, but it's evolved a lot since its initial conception. Here's what all the colors really stand for.

7 Vintage Le Creuset Cookware Pieces That Could Be Worth a Lot of Money

Le Creuset cookware can last for generations if you take care of it properly. But some of the most valuable pieces could actually be worth a lot of money if you sell them.

One LEGO builder is pushing the limits of the medium.

This Working LEGO Xylophone Sounds Better Than You’d Expect

Andrew Huang’s fully functional xylophone made entirely from LEGO is music to our ears.

The history surrounding this issue is long and complicated.

Men’s Pockets Really Are Deeper Than Women’s—And Here’s Why

You aren’t just imagining things—the pockets on men's clothing really are deeper than in women’s clothing. Discover the reasoning behind this odd (but deliberate) design choice here.

A Shattered Flower Pot With a Secret Nets $60,000 at Auction

The ceramic pot was left in a garden for years. It was a genuine work of art hiding in plain sight.

Every State‘s Favorite Color, Mapped

Ever wonder which color your state likes most? New research from the house painting company BLUE Painting shows the answer.

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Maya Lin, Designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.

White makes a surprising amount of sense for a painter.

Why Do Professional Painters Wear White?

Here’s why the seemingly worst color to use for a messy job is actually the best.

Damaged mirrors can certainly make one distraught.

Why Do Mirrors Have Black Spots?

Those unsightly black marks even have a name: mirror rot.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors those who lost their lives in the Vietnam war.

Written in Stone: 14 Facts About the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The towering granite tribute to fallen soldiers of a controversial war was the result of a design contest won by a 21-year-old college student.

What Do the Lines on Starbucks Cups Mean?

They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.

You Probably Have a Favorite Burner—and You’re Probably Using It Wrong

Each burner technically has a name and a specific purpose, which means there's a chance you've been using your stovetop incorrectly this whole time.

7 of the Most Valuable Vintage Pyrex Dishes That Are Worth Collecting

The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.

Why Are Brown LEGO Bricks So Brittle?

LEGO bricks are notorious for being indestructible, but one color is an exception.

Road signs shout less than they used to.

Why Many Road Signs Are No Longer Written in All Caps

Road signs have changed case in the last 15 years or so—here's why.

From left to right, posters for: ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1972), ‘King Kong’ (1933), ‘Frankenstein (1931)

Hundreds of Rare Movie Posters Expected to Fetch High Bids at Auction

Rare movie posters for ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1972), ‘King Kong’ (1933), ‘Frankenstein’ (1931) will be auctioned off online in March.

Birkenstocks aren’t legally-protected art.

Birkenstocks Are Officially Not Art, German Court Rules

The beloved sandal is a practical design, but it's not art. Not in Germany, anyway.

Many alligators were found in Alachua County‘s sewage system.

At Least One Florida Sewage System Is Swimming With Alligators, Study Shows

Alligators living in the sewers isn’t just an urban legend.

How Do Snowshoes Work?

Hiking over several feet of snow becomes possible with some clever physics and nature-inspired design.

This flower arrangement LEGO set is made of 1161 pieces.

LEGO Is Hosting a Free Fake Flower Arrangement Workshop for Valentine’s Day

If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.