Saturday 29 July 2017

How to build a real-life hobbit hole

"Home is where you find light when all grows dark." 7/29/17

In Pembrokeshire, Wales, the cutest, handmade houses have been popping up around the county. These wee homes, made of natural, locally sourced materials and scavenged bits from the surrounding countryside, embody low-impact living. Needless to say, the Bagginses would approve.

'Move It, Football Head!': Secrets From the Creator of 'Hey Arnold!'

If the phrase "football head" brings a nostalgic smile to your face, you're probably a child of the '90s who loves "Hey Arnold!" as much as we do. We were lucky enough to sit down with the show's creator, Craig Bartlett, to talk all things Arnold ahead of our favorite cartoon 4th grader's return to TV. 

A Taste So Sweet, a Smell So Rotten: The Pungent Joys of Durian

Durian has been described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the world. Its aroma has been compared to raw sewage, rotting flesh and smelly gym socks. But for its fans, there is nothing better in this world. 

Why Is the 'Mona Lisa' So Famous?

What's so great about the Mona Lisa? Sure, she's got that smile, but what makes her *the most famous painting in the world*? Well, Mona's got a wild past—one that involves larceny, false allegations, Napoleon Bonaparte and Pablo Picasso. 

Preserving Prehistoric Lizards With the 'Iguanero'

We've all met a crazy cat lady or maybe a neighbor with an insane collection of pet turtles. Now, let us introduce you to Ramón Medina Archundia: the iguana guy. Archundia loves iguanas so much that he fosters hundreds of them in his front yard in Manzanilla, Mexico.

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