As one of the oldest civilizations, ancient Egypt has fascinated scholars and the common man for centuries. From the great pyramids, hieroglyphs, to mummification, ancient Egypt has left a huge mark in history. What’s more, this civilization lasted for more…
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Creating good Arabic fonts is a challenge – despite the various design courses and digital devices we now have at our disposal. That’s because typeface design has been, for the most part, aimed at Latin languages. Regular typography design just…
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Lumber magnate Tony Morabito brought to reality an idea deemed preposterous at the time – San Francisco and the West Coast, in general, being members of a nationwide professional football league. Their entry to the NFL in the 1950s had…
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When you mention the word ‘tiki’, most people associate it with colorful leis, rattan furniture, exotic cocktails, and a general laidback island vibe. Tiki culture in the United States began sometime in the 1930s when Don the Beachcomber, a restaurant…
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In 1994, Walt Disney Pictures released their 32nd animated feature film, The Lion King. The story centers on the young lion prince, Simba. The Pride of Pride Rock Simba was supposed to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the…
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In 1990, Sega hasn’t made much progress gaining a foothold in the video game console market. With Mario being the face often seen as proof of Nintendo’s dominance, Sega needed a flagship to rise up to the challenge. So came…
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You see them sold in tourist traps as souvenirs. Your grandmother probably collected some. You remember your father or uncle sending a couple during their vacation trips. Even though postcards are no longer popular today, they enjoyed a golden time…
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Attending games at Fenway Park, collectible cards, and little boys hoping to catch that foul ball – baseball definitely played an iconic role in the lives of many Americans. In fact, the mere thought of it calls to mind lazy…
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For many people, ordering their coffee at Starbucks before heading off to work is a morning tradition. But the popular coffee chain has become more than just a place to pick up a hot cup of Joe. It’s also a…
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Every car owner has had – at least once – owned a Ford vehicle. A few of the automaker’s best-sellers include: Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Ford Expedition, and the Ford Explorer. One of the reasons why a lot of people…
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Funny-looking characters moving around in a sci-fi themed space has never been so popular. This online social deduction game pits players against each other in a battle of wits and deception. Released for iOS and Android platforms on June 2018,…
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Thanks to jazz, we now have mainstream music genres such as pop, rock, and funk. Originated in the early 1900s in New Orleans, jazz is characterized by distinctive rhythms (‘swinging’ notes), sophisticated harmonies, and most importantly, improvisation. Almost any instrument…
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