Music
March 14, 2019

This Rare Vintage Typewriter from the 1950s Lets You Type Sheet Music

While most composers like to handwrite their sheet music, over the years there have been all types of machines invented to help print music. Perhaps one of the coolest is the Keaton Music Typewriter. First patented in 1936, it definitely doesn't look like an ordinary typewriter. Robert H. Keaton from San Francisco, California created the machine, which has now become something of a rare collector's item.

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Gift Guide
March 13, 2019

20 Calming Gifts for the Stressed-Out Person in Your Life

Stress is sometimes unavoidable, which is why it’s so important to remind yourself and your loved ones to take some well-deserved time for relaxation. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of wellness promoting products available to help instill a sense of calm and harmony. Whether you have a stressed out friend or you’re in need of some “me time,” we’ve curated a list of gift ideas that will help even the most uptight people unwind.

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Science
March 12, 2019

Ingenious Math Trick Allows You to Easily Calculate Percentages in Your Head

If you struggle with math, the idea of calculating percentages will probably send you into a mild panic. However, thanks to the wisdom of self-confessed “maths whizz” Ben Stephens, it might be easier than you think. Stephens recently tweeted a mind-blowing math trick on how to calculate percentages in your head. His surprisingly simple solution has now gone viral and left a lot of people wondering why it wasn’t taught at school.

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Design
March 11, 2019

Logos of the World’s Biggest Brands Redesigned in the Bauhaus Style

Exactly 100 years ago, Bauhaus was born. Characterized by a modern and multidisciplinary approach to aesthetics, this school-turned-movement remains an important influence on contemporary art. To celebrate Bauhaus' birthday, creative platform 99designs has put together a project that reimagines iconic logos in the movement's iconic style. For 100 years of Bauhaus, 99designs invited its international community of creatives to put a Bauhaus spin on some of the world's most recognizable designs.

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