Hairstylist Janet Stephens was unable to replicate a Roman statue's complex bun in the salon, leading her to solve the ancient mystery of how it worked: "I got deeper and deeper into it … it took about seven years, and my article was published in the Journal of Roman Archeology." [PDF]
Hairstyle archeologist proves crazy Roman 'dos were possible
What happened to pleated pants?
Whenever I watch old films—which is quite often—I become nostalgic for an era I never lived through. As much as I enjoy modern tech, the idea of buying an entire spinner rack of comics for $5 is almost too enticing to turn down. I especially dig the fashion of the era. Some guys may disagree,… READ THE REST
Check out this chain mail dress made from over 2500 pennies
In this video, Crescent Shay documents her process of making a dress out of 2652 U.S. pennies. She had to drill three holes in each penny. A penny weighs 2.5 grams, so the dress weighs about 14 lbs. But it looks cool! READ THE REST
These ratty designer tees cost nearly $100 a pop
An entire collection of these intentionally distressed disasters can be found at online retailer Wolf&Badger. Created by OTHER, "a rebellious British label for the wild ones & the others": Every tee is individually hand made at our studio to create a completely one off and original piece images via Wolf&Badger READ THE REST
Cut out the bad meals (and prepare delicious ones) with 63% off these Japanese knives
Whether you are a professional chef or just a novice making yourself dinner in your kitchen, you should always make sure that you have the best tools at your disposal. You may ensure that you have great ingredients, frying pans, and glassware, but proper preparation doesn't end there. A complete master knife set is the perfect way to step… READ THE REST
Want to be a true globetrotter? This bundle can teach you how at a steal
If you're like most people, you probably feel a little jealous when you hear someone who's multilingual. And that's with good reason. It's an impressive and handy skill to have. Being able to travel internationally and communicate with people can be invaluable. So, if you want to become multilingual yourself but only have some basic language skills, then you're in… READ THE REST
Got a home repair project? This HD endoscope camera can give you a closer look
As much as you hate it, sometimes we have to search for things in places we never want to go, like the kitchen sink's drain, the dusty attic, or the spider-web-laden area underneath the house. Your shrieks might just bring music to their ears! But as much as we don't want to see what's in these… READ THE REST
