From the ‘Clapper’ to arsenic wallpaper, why objects go extinct
Written by Megan C. Hills The “Clapper”, literal snail mail, anti-gravity underwear — there are reasons why all of these objects are extinct. But now, a new book is exhuming … Read More
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Queen’s hologram waves from gold coach at Platinum Jubilee pageant
Written by Ziyu Zhang, CNN An opulent 260-year-old gilded carriage hit London streets again for the first time in two decades, beaming a hologram of a young Queen Elizabeth II. … Read More
‘Massively over-engineered:’ A tree sculpture for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations gets mixed reviews
Written by Megan C. Hills, CNN Outside Buckingham Palace in London, a towering “Tree of Trees” has been erected as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The sculpture, made … Read More
Inside Emma Stone’s Malibu home, on the market for $4.3 million
Written by Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Emma Stone is selling her cliffside Malibu home and it’s going for a cool $4.3 million. The breezy, midcentury dwelling — with three bedrooms and … Read More
Colin Cantwell, designer of ‘Star Wars’ Death Star, dies aged 90
Written by Toyin Owoseje, CNN Colin Cantwell, the visual effects artist behind many of the iconic spacecraft in the original “Star Wars” movie, has died at the age of 90. … Read More
Britain’s Royal Mint releases rainbow-colored coin to mark 50 years of Pride UK
Written by Lianne Kolirin, CNNLondon Britain’s Royal Mint has issued a commemorative 50 pence coin to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride UK. The coin, which will not enter circulation, … Read More
Barbie unveils its first-ever doll with hearing aids
Written by Leah Dolan, CNN Barbie, the 63-year-old American doll manufacturer, is releasing a new set of dolls in June as part of its ongoing efforts towards diversity and inclusion. … Read More
Japan researchers develop electric chopsticks to enhance salty taste
Written by Reuters Japanese researchers have developed computerized chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diets. Co-developed by Meiji University professor Homei … Read More
A design history of the world’s most popular sport
Written by Jacopo Prisco, CNNLondon The very first FIFA World Cup final, contested by Uruguay and Argentina in 1930, started with a disagreement: Who would supply the ball? Both teams … Read More