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October 26, 2020

Cartographer Transforms Vintage Maps Into 3D Relief Maps Showing Elevation

In the olden days, every motorist had a clunky road atlas and flimsy paper maps. Now, digitized maps of the world are at your fingertips. Since ancient times, maps have informed users of their geological surroundings. However, they are also a fascinating record of change in how humans understand the Earth. Building off this long tradition of mapmaking, cartographer and ortho-imaging specialist Sean Conway uses modern expertise to enhance vintage maps with accurate elevation data.

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October 17, 2020

22 Creative Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Frida Kahlo

One of the most famous artists of all time, Frida Kahlo is known for her colorful canvases and extensive series of self-portraits. Her powerful artwork visualizes an honest representation of her life, celebrates her femininity and culture, and expresses her innermost feelings. She once said, “I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.

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September 26, 2020

‘The Child’ LEGO Set Lets You Build Your Own Adorable Baby Yoda

LEGO has been recreating iconic scenes, starships, and characters from the Star Wars franchise for several years, but none of those sets have been as cute as this one. In tandem with The Mandalorian season two release date (October 30 2020), LEGO is launching a 1,073-piece set that lets you build your very own model of The Child, who is also lovingly known as Baby Yoda. The adorable 7.

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September 21, 2020

15 Cute Yoga Mats Designed by Independent Artists to Help You Work Out in Style

If you're looking to relieve stress and improve your quality of life, as well as gain better balance and flexibility, yoga might be the trick. In fact, if you're already a yogi, you are well aware of the practice's benefits. One of the things that makes yoga especially appealing these days is that it can easily be practiced anywhere and without much equipment—just pick up your yoga mat and go.

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