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The Sparkly Backstory of Uranium Glass

The Sparkly Backstory of Uranium Glass

Picture this: it’s the early 19th century. Fashion is frilly. The Industrial revolution is changing everything. And somewhere in Bohemia (that magical land of glass‑making), artisans begin experimenting. They toss...

The Sparkly Backstory of Uranium Glass

Picture this: it’s the early 19th century. Fashion is frilly. The Industrial revolution is changing everything. And somewhere in Bohemia (that magical land of glass‑making), artisans begin experimenting. They toss...

Once Upon a Fold: The Charming, Slightly Frayed History of Thrift Stores

Once Upon a Fold: The Charming, Slightly Frayed...

1. Before There Were Stores, There Was… NecessityHumans have been repurposing clothes since basically forever. Before industrial clothing, re-wearing, patching, and repurposing were daily rituals—not because it was trendy, but...

Once Upon a Fold: The Charming, Slightly Frayed...

1. Before There Were Stores, There Was… NecessityHumans have been repurposing clothes since basically forever. Before industrial clothing, re-wearing, patching, and repurposing were daily rituals—not because it was trendy, but...

Pyrex: The Glassware That Bakes, Serves, and Steals Your Heart

Pyrex: The Glassware That Bakes, Serves, and St...

There are a few things in life that feel like they’ve always been there for us: grandma’s hugs, fresh coffee on a hard morning, and that one Pyrex bowl that’s...

Pyrex: The Glassware That Bakes, Serves, and St...

There are a few things in life that feel like they’ve always been there for us: grandma’s hugs, fresh coffee on a hard morning, and that one Pyrex bowl that’s...

Why You Should Drop Everything and Visit Mammoth Spring, Arkansas (Yes, Even You, Carl)

Why You Should Drop Everything and Visit Mammot...

Let’s be honest. When you think of vacation hotspots, your mind probably wanders to places like Miami, New York, or that one beach your cousin keeps posting about on Instagram....

Why You Should Drop Everything and Visit Mammot...

Let’s be honest. When you think of vacation hotspots, your mind probably wanders to places like Miami, New York, or that one beach your cousin keeps posting about on Instagram....

Giant Schnauzers: The Bearded Bodyguards You Didn’t Know You Needed

Giant Schnauzers: The Bearded Bodyguards You Di...

If you've ever looked at a dog and thought, “This majestic creature could double as both a security system and a best friend with eyebrows,” then allow me to introduce...

Giant Schnauzers: The Bearded Bodyguards You Di...

If you've ever looked at a dog and thought, “This majestic creature could double as both a security system and a best friend with eyebrows,” then allow me to introduce...

Everything You Need to Know About Chrysocolla!

Everything You Need to Know About Chrysocolla!

Chrysocolla: Earth’s Blue-Green Masterpiece Origins & Naming Chrysocolla, derived from the Ancient Greek words chrysos (“gold”) and kolla (“glue”), earned its name due to its early use in goldsmithing as...

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Everything You Need to Know About Chrysocolla!

Chrysocolla: Earth’s Blue-Green Masterpiece Origins & Naming Chrysocolla, derived from the Ancient Greek words chrysos (“gold”) and kolla (“glue”), earned its name due to its early use in goldsmithing as...

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