From NFL to Opera Singer
(via Great Big Story) Dream big, and make it a reality. Ta’u Pupu’a did that not just once, but twice.
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Art
A Civil War Cartoonist Created the Modern Image of Santa Claus as Union Propaganda
(via Smithsonian) Thomas Nast is legendary for his political cartoons, but he’s also responsible for the jolly St. Nick we know
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The Sleek History of Airline Maps
(via Smithsonian) A new book explores the evolution of cartography throughout more than a century of commercial air travel.
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The Immigrant Story Behind the Classic “Greetings From” Postcards
(via Smithsonian) Long before Instagram, Americans showed off their travels using Curt Teich’s cheery linen postcards.
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Woman Turns Her Driveway Into A Work Of Art After Mastering A Pressure Washer
(via Bored Panda) They say that a good present is a practical one. So when Dianna Wood’s birthday came along,
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12 Ways Art Museums Protect Their Masterpieces
(via Mental Floss) Each year, in America alone, millions of people visit art museums—bringing with them millions of opportunities to
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The Infamous “War of the Worlds” Radio Broadcast Was a Magnificent Fluke
(via Smithsonian) On the evening of October 30, 1938, radio listeners across the U.S. heard a report of mysterious creatures
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A Tour of the World’s Most Spectacular Ceilings
(via Smithsonian) In her new book ‘The Art of Looking Up,’ Catherine McCormack captures stunning ceilings around the globe.
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Aaugh! 10 Facts About It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
(via Mental Floss) Lee Mendelson hadn’t planned on a career in animation. But when television sponsors saw the filmmaker’s documentary
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How Susan Kare Designed User-Friendly Icons for the First Macintosh
(via Smithsonian) The graphic designer is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Cooper Hewitt for her recognizable computer icons, typefaces
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Why Renaissance Paintings Aren’t as Green as They Used to Be
(via Atlas Obscura) Once a brilliant hue, the pigment verdigris is now mostly brown.
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Lost Renaissance Masterpiece Worth $6 Million Found Hanging Above Woman’s Hotplate
(via Smithsonian) Experts say the panel painting was created by Florentine artist Cimabue around 1280
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