Perhaps there is no metal more prized, more sought after, than gold. Unlike radioactive elements – which are necessary for science and energy, of course – gold isn’t essentially hazardous or poisonous. Brittle enough to be turned to paint or…
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Mankind has always been looking for means to get jobs done. While nature blesses us with the materials we need, it doesn’t stop us from thinking of bigger, better ways to make our lives easier. Our natural curiosity, coupled with…
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We’ve come a long way since making the first type of paper around 5-220 CE. Today, there’s a type of paper for every need: from wrapping gifts, writing notes, covering books, to making business cards, printing receipts, for construction, and…
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Mankind has used wood in art, construction, transportation, as well as music since before recorded history. Despite the dominance of other materials, timber remains a favorite. Humans continue to utilize wood from trees for survival, even today. We turn wood…
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The use of watercolor isn’t new – in fact, it’s been here for centuries. It’s been courting plenty of attention lately thanks to social media. Despite being known as a tricky medium, watercolors are still good for beginners. There’s no…
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It’s beautiful, timeless, albeit expensive. Yes, it’s marble. This old and traditional building material has been tied to opulence and grandeur since its first usage. A favorite for Greek and Roman sculptors, it’s also beloved by modern designers and homeowners.…
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Patterns are all around us. These repetitive lines, curves, and dots may seem simple; but they are representations of how we’re naturally drawn to cycles and rhythms. Music for instance, is nothing but a series of notes and beats. But…
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Do you think there’s life out there in other planets? This is one of the biggest questions science has yet to answer. Since launching the first person in 1961, we have not only sent unmanned probes into space, but we’ve…
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