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Corduroy: The Vintage Fabric That Always Makes a Comeback
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HowStuffWorks looks at the roots of corduroy fabric, how to care for it and how it has evolved.
6 Tips for Creating a Cozy, Charming Farmhouse Look
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Farmhouse style is an eclectic mix of traditional charm and quirky character that lends a cozy, warm feel to any space where comfort is key.
How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics
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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?
Which Loan Is Best for Home Renovations: Personal, Credit Card or Home Equity?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the best way to pay for home renovations, both large and small.
Why Hand-washing Beats Hand Sanitizer Hands Down!
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Health experts say washing with soap and water gets more germs off your hands than using the alcohol-based stuff. But why?
Deepak Chopra Wants Us to 'Let Go and Flow' in 2022
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We talked to Deepak Chopra about how to deal with the stress of 2022 and another year of COVID-19, and whether meditation can relieve the weight that goes along with it.
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
The Bizarre Link Between van Gogh's Signature Yellow and Cow Urine
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The bright yellow hue used to great effect by van Gogh and other painters was eventually outlawed, as it was made of urine from dehydrated cows.
What Are the 8 Phases of the Moon, in Order?
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There are eight phases in the lunar cycle and the moon is in one of them every night. What are these phases of the moon?
Why the 1933 London Tube Map Is Still Considered Design Genius
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Before 1933, getting around London on the massively confusing Tube system was a nightmare. That's when draftsman Harry Beck stepped in and revolutionized map design.