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Hamburger icon: How these three lines mystify most people

Teachers Design
This hamburger icon has become a common symbol on our smartphones, tablets and computers. But, many ask, what is it, where did it come from, and do people really know what it means? Read the article to find out more about the hamburger icon.
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Best Resources For Creating Infographics

Teachers Design
Infographics are visual representations of data designed to help communicate information clearly. They are great for English Language Learners, and the rest of us, too! To see examples of some of the best ones visit the linked sources.
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Why Do Disney Princesses All Look Like Babies?

Adults Design
I noticed something weird about Disney Princesses lately. Naturally, I had to examine it through the lens of science.
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Google Pixel Buds review

Adults Design
Google's Pixel Buds get a few of the basics right when it comes to wireless earbuds. Language translation via the Google Translate app is helpful in a pinch, and the Google Assistant experience is genuinely fast and fun. But these $159 earbuds are fussy, from the way that they fit in your ears to the way that they fit in the case. And not everyone will love the open design, which lets lots of outside noise in. The Pixel Buds are Google's first attempt at making wireless earbuds, and it shows.
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How to solve problems like a designer

Adults Design
The design process for problem-solving, in 4 steps.
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Everything we know about the iPhone 8 - including a total redesign

Adults Design
Apple hasn't officially announced anything yet, but there are lots of rumours out there about what to expect from the next iteration of the company's flagship device. Since it's the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone, we will likely see some big changes. Here's what we think we know so far.
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Turning Wood Into A Bowl

Adults Design
The Netherlands-based artist Thomas Anton Geurts has created a tumbling bowl from walnut, cherry, and hard maple. The three materials contrast with each other perfectly, allowing Geurts to create a trippy looking 3D arrangement. Article
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How the bendy straw was invented | Moments of Vision 12 - Jessica Oreck

Adults Design
Today, Americans use an estimated 500 million drinking straws every day. But where did the idea for this beloved utensil come from? In the twelfth installment of our 'Moments of Vision' series, Jessica Oreck shares the origins of the bendy straw.
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IKEA to introduce furniture that snaps together in minutes without requiring tools

Adults Design
The fiddly ritual of assembling IKEA products is set to become a thing of the past as the furniture giant introduces products that snap together "like a jigsaw puzzle".
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Indestructible Coating?!

Adults Design
Used in everything from bullet-proof vests to the walls of the Pentagon, polyurea's strength comes from its long-chain molecules.
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Futuristic "Wearable chair"

Adults Design
It can help surgeons through long hours of surgery
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Meet the Superhero of Cosplay

Adults Design
Costume and prop-maker Shawn Thorsson shows us how he creates impressive life-size replicas of movie and comic-book characters.
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Rekonect Sneak Peek

Adults Design
A familiar friend with a new soul... magnetically changing the way we capture ideas.
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Most Impressive Fan-Made Lightsaber You've Ever Seen

Adults Design
My second lightsaber (Graflex Saber) demo video. Both chassis are completely self-constructed and hand crafted. It's still a prototype.
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Canadian money

Adults Design
The weird science hidden inside Canadian money
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3D-Printed Ceramics | PopMech

Adults Design
HRL Labs hit a break through this year in 3D printed ceramics capable of withstanding extreme temperatures. Learn more now.
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Altwork Station

Adults Design
Now This Is A Super Comfy Workstation Lets You Lie Down
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5 Things You Can Make From Light Bulbs

Adults Design
If you have upgraded your house to energy efficient light bulbs, you might wonder what to do with those old bulbs.
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Baseball Bat from Rough Sawn Lumber

Adults Design
In this video I make a baseball bat from scratch, using maple and walnut. Most baseball bats are made with a solid piece of wood such as ash, hickory or maple, however I thought it would look really cool to add some walnut. So, I first got three boards, two maple and one walnut, that were at least 40 inches long.
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Boeing: Lightest. Metal. Ever.

Adults Design
Microlattice is the lightest metallic structure ever made. At 99.99% air, it's light enough to balance on top of a dandelion, while its structure makes it strong. Strength and record breaking lightness make it a potential metal for future planes and vehicles.
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How Does A Sailboat Actually Work?

Adults Design
How does a sailboat work? The standard idea is that the wind pushes the sails from behind, causing the boat to move forward. Although this technique is used at times, it is not the most efficient way to sail a boat (and it means the boat can never go faster than the wind). Lift is the key mechanism driving a boat forwards. As air flows over the sails, it moves faster over the outer side, creating lower pressure than on the inner side. This produces a force which is mostly to the side and a bit forwards.