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Would you be able to recognize these logos if they had been tampered with?

Can You Guess the Brand Based on Just a Piece of Its Logo?

The best logo designs are the ones you can still easily identify even when most of the image is missing.

"Forest Elf" is now a Pantone color and that means it's finally time to make a Lord of the Rings shrine out of your spare room.

Pantone Just Added 315 New Colors to Its Fashion, Home, and Interiors System

We’re thrilled to introduce Water Ballet, Forest Elf, Downtown Brown, and a few hundred more new Pantone colors.

7 Animal Crossings Around the World

Animal crossings, also known as animal bridges or wildlife overpasses, protect animals from traffic and promote genetic diversity.

11 Questions About Airplane Cabins, Answered

How come seat belts are so simple? Why is the food so bland? Read on for answers to these pressing airplane cabin queries.

Why Are Shower Doors in Hotel Rooms Getting Smaller?

In lieu of hanging shower curtains or providing full shower doors, many newer hotels are opting for glass panels that cover only half the length of the shower. Why?

Why Some Lines in the Road Are Yellow and Others Are White

All the road lines dividing traffic used to be white, but yellow markers were added in 1971 for an important reason.

Thanks to the escalator stairs' grooves, these feet are not in danger.

The Reason Escalator Stairs Are Grooved

Those thin metal grooves may look dangerous, but they actually help prevent escalator accidents from happening.

This Is What the Rooms From Famous Paintings Look Like in Real Life

These computer-generated models reimagine rooms painted by artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Vincent Van Gogh as real-life living spaces.

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Bathroom Reading: This 18th Century Toilet Was Disguised as a Book

Not everyone wanted to stare at a chamber pot all day. With this volume, people could cover up their waste receptacle and seem well-read all at the same time.

The Reason Why Button-Down Shirts Have Loops On the Back

Those strange loops on the back of your dress shirts actually serve a purpose, though it might not be the one you think.

A Show of Support: The Creators of the Sports Bra Are Now in the National Inventors Hall of Fame

In the late 1970s, three Vermont women saw a need for more athletic support. Their invention—the sports bra—changed athletics forever.

The Reason Traffic Lights Are Red, Yellow, and Green

Traffic lights have origins on the railways, but they weren't always red, yellow, and green. There was once a white light, and that was not such a great idea.

The Reason Why Airplane Seats Are Blue

Blue might be a soothing color, but there are a few other reasons so many airlines opt for the shade when selecting their seat fabric.

Sloped Toilet Seats Are Here to Boost Your Productivity and Break Your Spirit

In an effort to boost workplace productivity, an English toilet manufacturer designed a commode that's unbearable to sit on after five minutes.

The World's First Human Composting Facility Is Coming to Seattle

Washington state will soon be home to the world’s first human composting facility. The process, which will cost about $5500, will turn a human body into one cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil.

From "Papiers à la Mode," Isabelle de Borchgrave's first series of paper sculptures.

Meet Isabelle de Borchgrave, the Belgian Artist Who Recreates Historical Fashion Using Paper

You can see everything from Queen Elizabeth I’s court dresses to the Medicis’ extravagant attire at Atlanta’s SCAD FASH now through mid-January.

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Nike Is Releasing a Durable Slip-On Sneaker Designed for Medical Professionals

Shoe designers worked with the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital staff to develop a comfortable, sturdy “clog made athletic.”

Hellvetica Is the Typeface of Your Nightmares

No jagged edges or dripping blood for this Halloween font, but its poor kerning is a graphic design catastrophe.

You Can Rent a ‘Lisa Frank Flat’ in Los Angeles on Hotels.com

A penthouse from Barsala in downtown Los Angeles has been transformed into every Lisa Frank fan's fantasy home.

English Couple Is Growing Chairs, Lamps, and Tables at Their ‘Furniture Farm’ in Derbyshire

At Full Grown farm in Derbyshire, England, trees are gently manipulated over years to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that are both beautiful and sustainable.

Boston Dynamics Is Finally Making Its Creepy Dog Robot Available for Purchase

The capable and mobile four-legged robot will now be available to own or lease, for roughly the price of a new car.

The New iPhone 11 Is Triggering People With Trypophobia

The new iPhone 11 Pro's design isn't sitting well with people who suffer from trypophobia—a fear of clusters of small holes.

The Reason Why Ships Are Often Painted Red on the Bottom

No matter the color of a vessel, the hull below the water line is often painted red. The reason has something to do with worms.

The Stories Behind 11 Iconic Skyscrapers

In honor of Skyscraper Day, we've stacked up the details on some of the world's most famous buildings.

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