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How Pizza Works
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People have strong opinions about pizza -- in terms of passion, it ranks right up there with politics and religion. How did this Italian peasant food become a diet staple?
How is ceramic tile made?
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How is ceramic tile made? It all starts with clay. If you've ever wondered how ceramic tile is made, come see the journey from clay to glazed product.
The Chelsea Hotel Is New York's Legendary Hotel for Artists and Dreamers
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Since it was built in 1885, New York's famous Hotel Chelsea has been home to countless artists, writers, poets and creatives and its shabby chic storied history is the stuff of legend.
Blocky and Raw: Is Brutalism Architecture Making a Comeback?
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This postwar era architecture has a heavy, raw look, hence the name. But the designs are sensible and authoritative, and many Brutalist buildings are experiencing a revival.
Making a Starter Home Look Expensive
Making a starter home look expensive is quite the challenge. Visit TLC Home to learn all about making a starter home look expensive.
Can You Identify These Landmarks That Were Made During the 1950s?
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The 1950s were a time of global transition, as much of Europe worked to rebuild after WWII while the U.S. took advantage of unprecedented economic prosperity. Take our quiz to see if you can name the most famous landmarks of this decade!
16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.
Is This Film-Featured Town a Real Town or a Fake Town?
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Some film-featured towns are more important to the movie than the characters. We can't visit the wizard without Oz, and LA isn't as magical as La La Land. Do you know which towns are real and which towns are fake?
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
How do you build an underwater tunnel?
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Underwater tunnels are so commonplace that we rarely think of the great dangers -- and extreme construction techniques -- these modern wonders require. With the opening of the Marmaray Tunnel in October 2013, it's time to take a second look.