The Doubtful History of “Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire”
BY Anne Halton
The only certainty regarding the origin of the phrase “Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire” is a mystery and, ironically, mistruths and lies.
What is Vegan Leather Anyway?
BY Anne Halton
Is vegan leather ethical? It depends, but a new generation of vegan leather products are trying to usurp real leather as a sustainable replacement.
Tales from the Abyss: Meet the Deep Cave Springtail
BY Anne Halton
Unveiled in the depths of the earth’s abyss, precisely 1980 meters beneath the surface, emerges the enigmatic Deep Cave Springtail—an eyeless wonder, defying the unforgiving darkness as the reigning champion of earthly depths, holding the esteemed title of the world’s deepest-living organism.
Antilia: A Tower of Extravagance Amidst Mumbai’s Slums
BY Anne Halton
Antilia, the world’s largest residential skyscraper in Mumbai, stands as a $2 billion emblem of wealth amid stark poverty, with 62% of the city’s inhabitants living in slums. Its grandeur incites global debate over the ethics of extreme wealth.
Sit Tight, Not Wide: The Anti-Manspreading Chair Revolution
BY Anne Halton
Laila Laurel, a British designer, ingeniously employs humor to address the social issue of manspreading. Her witty and thought-provoking anti-manspreading chair innovatively bridges the gap between social commentary and functional design.
Travel in Comfort: The Remarkable Cure of Motion Sickness Glasses
BY Anne Halton
Travel sickness, the perennial vacation spoiler, may soon be a thing of the past. French auto-manufacturer unveils groundbreaking motion sickness glasses, potentially offering a permanent solution for those prone to the discomfort of motion-induced nausea.
