Design
September 5, 2023

Artist Duo Shoot 10,000 Volts of Electricity Through a Pieces of Wood To Create Their Striking Designs

Out in the wild, electricity gives us epic thunderstorms that have inspired artists and marveled scientists. But now, two creators have found a unique way to turn the power of lightning into statement pieces for the home. Drawing from the principle of Lichtenberg figures, Nick and Kat from Wildflower Designs create intricate wood coasters, cheese boards, and, even a table decorated with river-like patterns produced by electricity.

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History
September 4, 2023

Pioneering Female Aerobat Leaps from One Plane to Another to Save Aviator in Distress

In the early days of aviation, there were groups of daredevils who performed incredible stunts at high altitudes. One of the most well-known groups was the 13 Flying Black Cats. Founded in Los Angeles in the mid-1920s, this professional aerobatic team performed at air shows and for Hollywood and didn't use parachutes regularly until they became required by law in 1927.

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Travel
September 4, 2023

Insightful Map Reveals Different Etiquette Practices Around the World

No matter how much research you do before a trip, some culture shock is inescapable. That's why it's always good to be on top of the situation and be aware of any different etiquette rules that apply to the place you're visiting. While good behavior is considered universal, Remitly has compiled a map of etiquette around the world, and you'd be surprised what could get you deemed rude or impolite elsewhere.

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Archeology
September 3, 2023

66-Million-Year-Old Fully Articulated Dinosaur Embryo is Discovered Inside of a Fossilized Egg

Back in a land before time, many dinosaurs laid eggs. With parents guarding their clutches, tiny baby dinosaurs might eventually emerge from incubating embryos. Yet this process is only occasionally captured in the fossil record. Fossils of nesting dinosaurs atop eggs, or of complete egg embryos, are quite rare. However, a fully articulated dinosaur embryo was discovered inside a fossilized egg held by a Chinese museum, according to a paper published in iScience in 2021.

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