Travel
February 26, 2025

Venice Carnival Unfolds With Striking Costumes and Incredible Spectacles

Carnival is in full swing around the world, and one of the best celebrations happens in Venice. The Italian city, known for its watery canals and gondolas, has been celebrating the occasion since at least the late 11th century, with it being declared a public holiday in 1296. From traditional masks to innovative costumes, the Venetians know how to put on a show.

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Crafts
February 26, 2025

Sashiko Stitching: Learn How This Age-Old Mending Technique Can Give Your Favorite Garment a New Lease on Life

What do you do when your beloved jacket looks a little threadbare? Do you get rid of it and make room for something new? If you’re prone to ditching a garment when it’s well-worn, consider mending it instead. Sashiko stitching, also known as sashiko mending, is a Japanese technique that extends a garment's life. This time-honored tradition uses the running stitch to reinforce and decorate an item of clothing or piece of fabric.

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Technology
February 25, 2025

Eerie Humanoid Robot Uses Synthetic Muscles With Hydraulic Fluid To Emulate Kicks and Twitches

When we think of robots, we usually picture machines with clunky, mechanical movements—much like the motions and gestures of a waitress in China who tricks customers into thinking she's an android. Well, the days of “robotic” being synonymous with rigid moves may be over. Clone Robotics, a Poland-based company, has introduced the Protoclone, a robot with synthetic muscles that give it eerily realistic human motions.

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Infographic
February 24, 2025

Map Shows What U.S. States Would Look Like if They Were Sized According to Population

With a population of approximately 340 million people, the U.S. is the third most populous country in the world, behind India and China. Despite being the fourth-largest country by area, nearly one-third of its residents are concentrated in just three states: California, Texas, and Florida. With this in mind, online publisher Visual Capitalist reimagined the U.S. map, scaling each state according to its population.

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My Modern Met

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