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February 22, 2021

Two Black Fathers Are Celebrating Diversity With Their Own Line of Black and Mixed-Race Dolls

Two Quebec-based dads, Gaëtan Etoga and Yannick Nguepdjop, are on a mission to bring diversity to the toy industry through their company, Ymma. They're seeking to create change by offering a line of beautiful Black and mixed-race dolls for kids of all ethnic backgrounds.

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February 15, 2021

Cyclist Replaces Tires With Sawmill Blades So He Can Ride on a Frozen Lake

During the winter months, many lakes around the world freeze over due to subzero temperatures.

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February 9, 2021

What’s Your Birthstone? Fun Facts for Each of the 12 Gemstones

For centuries, people of many cultures have ascribed various meanings and powers to different gemstones.

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February 8, 2021

Vincent van Gogh’s Famous ‘Starry Night’ Painting Is Being Turned Into a 3D LEGO Set

From a dinosaur fossil set to a huge Roman Colosseum model, LEGO sets have come a long way since the plastic brick houses of the ‘50s. Kids and adults alike can now build pretty much anything from LEGO pieces. And now, you can even recreate famous art thanks to a LEGO Ideas Club Member known as legotruman.

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February 8, 2021

Artist Combines Her Love of Bees and Seas Through Beautiful “Honeycomb Ceramics”

Clay is a very versatile medium with no end to its creative possibilities.

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February 4, 2021

5 Modern Rube Goldberg Machines That Are Brilliantly Nonsensical

Remember the breakfast machine in Peewee's Big Adventure? Or perhaps “The Snoozatron” device in Wallace and Gromit?

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February 4, 2021

Self-Taught Artist Creates Complex Hairstyles That Look They Belong in a Fantasy Film

For many of us, styling our hair is a way to express ourselves. However, Macedonian artist Trendafilka Kirova takes creative hairdos to the next level. She creates extraordinary hair braids that would be fit for a khaleesi à la Game of Thrones. Each look—featuring interwoven loops and plaits—almost looks like a basket or textile weave. It’s incredible to think that each intricate design is carefully created with soft human hair.

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February 2, 2021

The Ultra-Convenient ‘Nike GO FlyEase’ Is the First “Hands-Free” Sneaker

There’s nothing better than kicking off your shoes after a long day. But sometimes, that’s easier said than done.

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February 2, 2021

These Resin and Wood Cheese Boards Have Realistic Seascapes on Their Surfaces

Many of us love the ocean, but only a lucky few get to experience its beauty every day.

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February 1, 2021

15 Unique Light Fixtures and Lamps to Brighten Up Your Space

Almost nothing can transform a space as dramatically as lighting. If you are currently sick of staring at your same old workspace or bedroom, you may not need to plan a trip to IKEA just yet. The perfect item to make a room feel new and to help you kickstart a new routine or make your work from home environment more pleasant may be just a click away.

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