New Zealand's Catherine David Designs sells these "cowhide rugs" made by cutting vintage carpets into the shape of a cowhide. They also do sheepskins.
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New Zealand's Catherine David Designs sells these "cowhide rugs" made by cutting vintage carpets into the shape of a cowhide. They also do sheepskins.
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Americans don't reckon with history well, especially when it comes to the indigenous people our forefathers displaced (and worse) in order to live on this land. Growing up in New Haven County, I remember being taught a lot about the local Quinnipiacks and other Algonquin peoples who once inhabited the area — but their story… READ THE REST
The Endless Acid Banger is an algorithmic music generator whose tight focus on acid house, with its minimal bloops and looping progressions, results in an unusually canny experience. It's extremely danceable, a third summer of love. The music you hear is generated in your browser by a randomised algorithm, below you can see the notes… READ THE REST
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said on Wednesday that they've found two instances of fake Covid-19 vaccines being sold under their name. One of them, in Mexico, was sold to around 80 people for $1,000 a piece, according to the Wall Street Journal. The other, in Poland, turned out to be anti-wrinkle cream, but none of those… READ THE REST
It's a big and beautiful world. And sometimes, it's easy to feel afraid that all the ill effects we've heaped on our resilient planet have practically consigned us to our doom. But hey…that's quitter's talk. Progress only happens when everybody does their part. And in celebration of Earth Day, this is a great time to… READ THE REST
May 17th is the 2021 U.S. tax filing deadline – and the way the past year has gone for millions of Americans, that extra month-long extension to get their 2020 return finished is a welcome sight. That's especially true for those already knee-deep in a sticky tax situation that was likely made worse by all… READ THE REST
The ostrich analogy is real. Nobody should be sticking their head in the sand to escape unpleasant truths. And one such unpleasant reality is that for all their functionality, headphones can be incredibly dangerous. An overwhelming 96 percent of Americans say it's dangerous to wear headphones or earbuds when driving. That number remains high for… READ THE REST