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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Resources
March 9, 2019

9 Unexpected Benefits That Come with Having a Library Card

With an infinite amount of online resources, owning a library card might seem a little outdated. However, these wallet-sized passes can be used for more than just borrowing books. Today, library cards can give you access to all sorts of unexpected perks—and most of them are completely free! Do you have a library card? Here are 9 little known benefits that come with it.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.