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February 3, 2017

15 Festive Super Bowl Snacks That Are Also Creative Works of Art

The sporting event of the year (and unofficial holiday) Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. Whether you’re a die hard football fan or can’t name a play, we all come together for one thing: the Super Bowl party. Between the food and commercials, even those with a passing interest in the game can have fun. And, what better way to foster the festivity with creative Super Bowl snacks!

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January 3, 2017

Woman Creatively Restores Old Van to Travel the World With Her Dog

Italy-born travel enthusiast Marina Piro has grown up with two goals in mind: “to be a self sufficient forest fairy,” and to see the world with her rescue dog, Odie. While the first one may be a bit unrealistic, she has already achieved the second thanks to Pam, her fully restored and totally comfortable van. Last year, after two months of research, Piro began her ambitious van restoration project by purchasing a 5-door 2001 Renault Kangoo.

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December 28, 2016

Levitating DIY Cloud Light Brings Airy Illumination Indoors

We often marvel at the clouds outdoors while dreaming of harnessing their fanciful fluffiness for our interior decor. Many makers have figured out how to bring this wondrous part of nature inside, engineering them as speakers and lights. Some will even levitate in your home. Cost, however, is often a prohibitive factor when it comes to taming a cloud inside. But, not anymore.

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December 20, 2016

Brides in Japan are Turning Their Long-Sleeve Kimonos Into Stunning Wedding Dresses

Weddings in Japan are changing. Many couples who marry are shying away from the traditional Japanese nuptials, which favors a private ceremony between them and a few select guests. Nowadays, it’s increasingly popular to combine elements of this tradition with a Western-style Christian wedding—namely, the aisle and procession in front of many family and friends. This also includes the dress—a big deal for Westerners.

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