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Even the logo has meaning behind it.

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Long, dark winter nights and stormy weather have us craving a roaring fire, fluffy slippers, and a soft blanket to curl up under. As the Danes would say, we want to get hygge.

A new book highlights houses that integrate seamlessly into their surroundings—whether they're buried under hills, covered in mirrors, or perched over the sea.

Snow Wolf

The Snow Wolf is designed to reduce your risk of injury while clearing your driveway.

A new book collects the best information design from the magazine's 128 years in print.

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The project called for 25,000 bricks—and took eight years to complete.

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Colorful and magical gifts for the young at heart.

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The perfect way to say whatever's on your mind.

Les Diners de Gala shows off the Surrealist's culinary passions—and food-themed art.

The denim is three times heavier than in regular jeans.

By David B. Gleason from Chicago, IL - The Pentagon, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

The Pentagon, home to the U.S. Department of Defense, is a remarkable building—and has been since ground was broken on its Arlington, Virginia site 75 years ago.

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It's actually pretty simple.

Fears of premature burial were rampant in the 19th century. A coffin designed by a count tried to come to the rescue.

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R.I.P., The Purple One.

Stephanie Pokorny

The entire project took Stephanie Pokorny four days, and she didn’t use a pattern.

The intricate Oreo cookie design.

Have we been eating a delicious subliminal message all along?

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These bossy cans tell you the exact moment you should crack them open.

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A retired Civil War general's assertions about the color blue led to what was known as the "Blue-glass craze."

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With a clever disguise, Dutch bicycle manufacturer VanMoof has reduced wear and tear on U.S. orders by 70 to 80 percent.

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San Diego residents are living large, while people are more than willing to trade space for downtown locations in Washington D.C. and New York.

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Please don't invite us over for dinner.

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An animated primer on how parking regulations shape the look and feel of cities.

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Professional home stagers share their tricks and secrets.

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The elaborate interior layout is meant to help patients with anxiety and depression.