Houses
May 17, 2025

Sprawling “Organic House” is Discreetly Nestled Into the Ground Outside Mexico City

Nestled in the crowded slopes of Naucalpan, a suburb west of Mexico City, lies a house unlike anything you've ever seen. Designed by Mexican architect Javier Senosiain, the Casa Orgánica (“Organic House”) draws from the shapes of nature and the comfort of the womb to fulfill the environmental, physical, and psychological needs of a human. Surrounded by sprawling greenery, it's hard to determine where the garden ends and the house begins.

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DIY
May 16, 2025

Learn How To Make Your Own Pigments With These DIY Paint Recipes

Did you know you can create your own paint pigment? It's true! And better yet, the DIY version is easier and more accessible than you might think. Using some special (and not-so-special) materials, you can produce pigments to your exact specifications. This gives you ultimate control over viscosity and allows you to experiment with hues to create unique color palettes. But, where do you start?

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News
May 15, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Explains the Significance of His Name and Why It’s Key for Our Current Times

When a new pope is chosen, the second biggest question—after, of course, his identity—is the papal name or pontifical name he'll take. Since the last century, a pope's name has been a symbol of their vision for their papacy. Aware of the questions this raises, the new Pope Leo XIV—born Robert Prevost—addressed this in his first formal meeting with cardinals since his election.

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