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In a new book, Andrew Zuckerman embraces minimalism, capturing 150 colorful blooms on white backdrops
December 12, 2012
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Does lightning strike ships at sea and why does American English differ from British English?
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Also on the docket, travelling by fire and understanding the concept of “antifragility”
December 2012
| By Chloe Schama
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Holiday cheer with a touch of nostalgia celebrates garish knitwear from the 1940s to '80s
December 11, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
Starbucks most expensive cup of coffee to date raises the question, how high can we go?
December 10, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
In his travels around the world, anthropologist Lars Krutak has seen many tribal tattoos, including some applied to relieve specific ailments
December 10, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
Three good reads to accessorize your daily routine
December 06, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
In preparation for the holiday season, a selection of gift ideas related to some of our favorite Design Decoded posts
December 06, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
Be it a book, movie, calendar or game, these picks are perfect for the hardest-to-shop-for people on your list
December 05, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
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A Q&A with Diana Zlatanovski on how she came to collect collections, what they say about design, and how to be a collector without becoming a hoarder
December 04, 2012
| By Sarah C. Rich
There are lots of ways to use goods in the pantry to make your digs a little merrier
December 04, 2012
| By Jesse Rhodes
Are the days of wearing just a tuxedo t-shirt just over the horizon?
December 03, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
A food safety expert explains the scientific reasons why salmonella outbreaks in peanut butter—like the one earlier this week—are so common
November 30, 2012
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David Liittschwager travels to the world's richest ecosystems, photographing all the critters that pass through his "biocube" in 24 hours
November 30, 2012
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Meaningful purchases trump frenetic shopping and closets bulging with new clothes
November 29, 2012
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In response to a changing economy and demographic shift toward urban areas, the deserted homes of Schlitz, PBR and other beers are being repurposed
November 28, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
In a new book, 75 artists illustrate questions scientists haven't fully answered yet
November 28, 2012
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From E-Z Bake to national champ, Jennifer Nystrom knows pies
November 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The origin of Pabst's iconic blue ribbon dates back to one of the most important gatherings in American history
November 20, 2012
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The innovative bassist and winner of the Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award for performing arts is taking jazz to a whole new place
December 2012
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The Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award winner for visual arts transformed filmmaking as he assembled a new myth out of Hurricane Katrina
December 2012
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Meet the artist who burns her creations to amazing effect
December 2012
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