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architecture
'The World's Weirdest Capital City' Brims With Curious Architecture And Jaw-Dropping Tourist Attractions
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nature
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"The situation with [them] can serve as a cautionary tale." A recent study on beaked whales showed that even the reclusive giants are negatively...
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architecture
Restored Casino Royal Palm recreates the "symmetry and boldness" of the 1920s
Architecture studio Caprini & Pellerin has renovated an art deco casino in the French resort of Cannes, introducing modern features such as an...
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architecture
k-tent by new british design adapts to any terrain with its adjustable tripod leg system
kudhva campsite hotel collaborates with new british design to create the k-tent, a lightweight, off-ground tent....
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pets
Internet's cat obsession spawns world's first fluffy mechanical keyboard
WTF?! The internet is obsessed with cats, which is why the world's first fluffy mechanical keyboard, the Dry Studio Petbrick 65, might prove quite...
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auto
The World's Newest Twin-Turbo V8 Comes From The Last Place You'd Expect
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architecture
‘The Brutalist,’ the epic new movie getting Oscar buzz, is built from the stories of postwar Jewish architects
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jta.org
- 30+ days ago
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technology
VW's Scout EV revival starts with an SUV and a pickup
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self improvement
I did the world's greatest stretch every day for a week—this is why I'm going to stick with it
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yahoo.com
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architecture
London’s Conran Building gets a sharp, shiny overhaul
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architecture
10 Overrated European Cities You Should Skip in 2025 (And Where to Go Instead) | Gamintraveler
Europe is filled with stunning destinations, but some cities are so overcrowded, overpriced, and touristy that they don’t live up to the hype. If...
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fashion
Are labels like autism and ADHD more constraining than liberating? A clinician argues diagnosis has gone too far
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theconversation.com
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architecture
The UK's best viaducts to explore by rail, foot or bike for magnificent scenery and Roman-inspired architecture
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architecture
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute presents ten architecture projects
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architecture
Santiago Calatrava "inspired by the idea of time " for Gübelin watch
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architecture
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nature
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architecture
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architecture
Gateways to Whitechapel Market, London
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entrepreneurship
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design
13th Annual A+Awards Winners Announced: Global Accolades, Local Stories - Architizer Journal
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movie & tv
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nature / architecture
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architecture
Hong Kong to expedite approvals to keep construction sector from contracting
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scmp.com
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business
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architecture
Dramatic Concrete-and-Glass Santa Monica Masterpiece Designed by Famed Architect Ray Kappe Lists for $ 4 Million
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